Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 15th, 2024

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Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day. Here are the top stories from the past three days.

Holt Renfrew CEO sets sights on future of Canadian luxury retailer (Postmedia)

Halal food industry growing to meet demand as Muslim population continues rising (CityNews)

Porsche Cars Canada reports best sales year in 2023 (Financial Post)

Climate change behind ferry disruptions and shipping delays, Marine Atlantic says (CBC)

Gildan board moves up new CEO’s start date as battle with shareholders rages on (Postmedia)

French wording must make up two-thirds of commercial signage in 2025, Quebec says (CTV)

Josh Freed: My pharmacy lost its community feel, so I’ve moved on (Montreal Gazette)

Ford government to pay for Staples retrofit as retailer looks to ‘monetize’ ServiceOntario (CityNews)

How the LCBO cleverly filled its talent pipeline during a labour shortage (Ottawa Business Journal)

Winnipeg small business owner faces uncertain future as CEBA repayment deadline looms (Global)

Calgary Co-op’s pharmacy acquisition shows focus shifting from overcrowded grocery sector: expert (Calgary Herald)

Kawartha Dairy to open first GTA store in Burlington (Burlington Today)

Beloved ADL ice-cream flavours will soon melt away from P.E.I. store freezers (CBC)

Downtown Ottawa needs ‘visionary and transformative action,’ report says (Ottawa Citizen)

Man wanted after allegedly setting fire to books in Toronto store (Global)

REMEMBER THIS: Newmarket shoppers flocked to new plazas (Newmarket Today)

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The Clayfield, part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a 102-room hotel anchoring a broader mixed-use project known as Clayfield Commons.

Spirits brands shift to experiential marketing as consumption declines: Gradient report

Consumers are demanding more meaningful, higher-quality experiences when they do drink.

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Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.

Longo’s Opens First Welland Store as Growth Continues

Longo’s is a family-operated Canadian organization that started in 1956 when three brothers, Tommy, Joe and Gus opened their first fruit market.

Why Vancouver’s West 4th Retail District Continues to Thrive

New retailers including Sephora, Aritzia and Mandy's Gourmet Salads are investing in Vancouver's West 4th retail district as the Kitsilano corridor continues to attract shoppers while maintaining its distinctive character.

Circle K Advances 750-Store Expansion Plan as Foodservice and Loyalty Drive Growth

Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard is advancing its plan to build 750 new stores by 2030 while investing in foodservice, beverages, loyalty programs and digital engagement to drive future growth.

Canada’s only commercial olive farm on Salt Spring Island to be sold through online auction (Video)

Farm produces extra virgin olive oil used by restaurants across the country and internationally.

Mary Brown’s Chicken opens Toronto flagship with José Bautista at Sankofa Square

The chain, founded in St. John’s in 1969, now operates more than 300 locations across Canada and has begun expanding internationally, with sites in markets including Mexico, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan.

‘Buy Canadian’ movement gains momentum as shoppers prioritize local brands: Healthy Planet

“Canadians are becoming more intentional about the brands they support.”

Secondhand shopping growth outpacing retail overall: Mastercard

When asked what specific factors consumers consider most important when making purchasing decisions, cost (63%), longevity (52%) and brand trust (45%) lead.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 23, 2026

Walmart Canada looks for innovative suppliers at growth summit, RONA recognized as a 'best workplace', Bay Centre buyer looks to add experiential tenants, Loblaw opens at Broadway and Granville in Vancouver, and other news.

VIDEO: Indoor farming push seen as key to Canada’s food security: GoodLeaf CEO

Food security in Canada hinges on ensuring consistent, year-round access to fresh produce despite the country’s extreme seasonal swings.

Most small businesses worry higher fuel costs could cool summer tourism season: CFIB

"Fuel costs have been squeezing small businesses from all sides: at the pump, across their supply chains and in their customers' wallets."

RioCan announces new grocery, fitness, and apparel tenants for HBC space at Georgian Mall in Barrie

Georgian Mall is the largest enclosed shopping centre in Barrie and the greater Simcoe County area.

VIDEO: Amazon Prime Day 2026 expected to draw Canadian shoppers despite affordability pressures: Bruce Winder

Consumers are grappling with elevated living costs, including higher fuel prices and persistent food inflation.

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