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Net revenue in Canada increased 19.8% to $390.4 million, compared to $326.0 million in Q2 2026.

Canada’s premium and luxury menswear market is attracting major investment as Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Simons, independent retailers and global fashion houses expand, renovate and rethink physical retail across Canada, even after the loss of major department-store capacity.

Maison Territo adds Ralph Lauren Home to its curated catalogue, bringing the American brand’s furniture and distinctive design aesthetic to Montréal.

Casavogue’s Buy More, Save More promotion offers $500 in savings for every $3,000 spent on a wide selection of furniture.

New partnership will support expansion of the Toronto-born breakfast brand across North America and international markets.

Total Revenue grew 21.6% year-over-year to approximately $63.7 million, accelerating from 17.8% growth in Q2 2026.

A new Stifel survey finds Canadian consumers entering the 2026 holiday season with weaker spending conviction. Holiday budget intentions fell sharply, while value retail remains resilient and higher-income shoppers show growing caution across several discretionary categories.

He will remain with IKEA Canada until December 31, and the company expects to announce a successor in the coming months.

Canada’s tight retail real estate market is shifting negotiating power toward landlords as limited construction and high occupancy constrain available space. JLL, Primaris, RioCan, McDonald’s and Empire executives discuss the implications, including the temporary opportunity created by former Hudson’s Bay locations.

Vistar Media research finds OOH advertising is influencing consumer decisions, online searches and brand consideration ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Minimum advertised pricing can make it harder for discount grocers to promote lower prices. Independent retailers argue those same rules can help them compete against national chains with greater purchasing power.

Accenture forecasts average holiday gifting spend of $717 as consumers seek value, compare prices and use GenAI tools to find deals and products.

A CFIB survey finds just 7% of small businesses plan significant growth over the next year, with taxes and rising costs cited as key barriers to expansion.

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The Weston family is making a major return to British retail with an US$8.9-billion acquisition of Boots, a pharmacy, healthcare and beauty giant with striking parallels to Shoppers Drug Mart.