Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For May 6th, 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 several days.

Re: Loblaw Boycott/Grocery News:

Small grocers, co-ops receiving boost from Loblaw boycott: ‘A lot of anger’ (Global)

Loblaw boycott: Why has the grocer become a ‘lightning rod’ for frustrations? (Global)

Is the Loblaw boycott privileged? Here’s why some people aren’t shopping around (CBC)

Loblaw boycott: Some turn to grocery co-ops (CTV)

Loblaw boycott organizer says she met with CEO to talk about grocery prices (CityNews)

Surging Loblaw boycott shows customer anger with grocery giant, says Mount Pearl organizer (CBC)

Posthaste: Over half of Canadians would pay more to support small grocers (Financial Post)

Other Canadian Retail News:

London Drugs begins ‘gradual reopening’ of stores (Prince George Citizen)

Aritzia’s net income falls as the retailer works to set itself up for future growth (The Canadian Press)

Vancouver’s flagship Hudson’s Bay store still mostly empty, needs working elevators and escalators (Vancouver Sun)

Mediator appointed in Kamloops HBC strike after 5 months (VIA)

Stores return to cashiers over self-checkouts (CBC)

Canada’s shopping for a foreign grocer. Can an international retailer succeed here? (CBC)

Seven of eight businesses alleged to have sold uninspected meat cleared to reopen (Calgary Herald)

Guelph’s Crafty Ramen expands into Walmart stores across Canada (CityNews)

Plaza fire in Scarborough leaves tenants above shops without homes (Toronto Star)

Two-year prison term for man convicted in arson fire of Red Deer Canadian Tire store (Red Deer News Now)

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Daily Synopsis: August 14, 2026

Rolex sues Montreal jewellery store over customized designs, BTS pop-up draws crowds on Bloor Street in iToronto, Le Creuset expands to West Vancouver, more Ontario grocery stores shift to discount, and other news.

Goodfood obtains Court Approval of Sale and Investment Solicitation Process

Customers can continue to place orders, and the company expects to continue fulfilling customer orders in the ordinary course throughout the restructuring process.

Fairstone Bank, Best Buy renew exclusive retail financing partnership

The renewed financing agreement continues a relationship between the two companies that has operated since 2020, with Fairstone Bank remaining the exclusive provider of point-of-sale financing for Best Buy Canada.

Absolutely Fabrics Expands in Toronto with Summerhill Flagship

Toronto fashion retailer Absolutely Fabrics is opening a 7,000-square-foot Summerhill flagship, adding menswear and expanding its curated multi-brand concept.

Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

Plaza Retail REIT draws takeover interest as tight retail supply, high occupancy and rising rents strengthen its Canadian property portfolio.

Luminaire Authentik Opens Toronto Flagship, Plans Canadian Expansion

Luminaire Authentik has opened a Toronto flagship in the King East Design District as the Quebec lighting manufacturer plans further Canadian expansion.

Montréal tourism season on track for record year as hotel demand, business travel rise

Hotel occupancy reached 82 per cent from May through July, seven percentage points higher than during the same period in 2025.

Leon’s Eyes Western Canada Expansion as The Brick Targets Atlantic Growth

Leon’s sees expansion opportunities in Western Canada while The Brick targets Atlantic growth as LFL Group adds stores and tests new retail formats.

Daily Synopsis: Aug 13, 2026

Pajar expands, Metro converting 10 stores to Food Basics, Canadian Tire reports results, Pet Valu aims for 1200 stores, Nespresso unveils new concept store, and other news.

INDOCHINO announces 10 new US showrooms coming in 2027, largest investment in standalone retail in years

Growth announcement follows six consecutive quarters of positive EBITDA, and a record quarterly EBITDA in Q2 2026

Nespresso Canada continues its boutique transformation with reopening of CF Sherway Gardens

The Sherway Gardens boutique marks the latest milestone in Nespresso Canada's continued investment in retail excellence, following the opening of the Willowbrook boutique in Langley, British Columbia, and the reopening of the Oakridge boutique in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Ste-Foy boutique in Québec City, Québec.

METRO to Convert 10 Ontario Stores to Food Basics

METRO will convert 10 Ontario Metro stores to Food Basics as value-focused consumers drive stronger demand for discount grocery.

IKEA Canada to launch limited-edition KONSTRUNDA art collection

The KONSTRUNDA collection brings together glass objects, ceramics, furniture and textiles, with IKEA positioning the range as an effort to make art more accessible through everyday home furnishings.

Morguard Advances Mall Redevelopments as Retail Leasing Strength Continues Across Canada

Morguard REIT is redeveloping former Sears and Hudson's Bay spaces with retailers including Uniqlo, Sport Chek, No Frills and Splitsville as retail occupancy and leasing momentum improve across its Canadian shopping centre portfolio.

Pet Valu Sees Room for 1,200+ Stores Across Canada

Pet Valu sees room for more than 1,200 stores across Canada as it expands in Alberta, Quebec and underserved rural markets.

Pajar Acquires GGB as North American Expansion Accelerates

Pajar Canada acquires GGB, taking over U.S. distribution of Melissa and Mini Melissa as its North American footwear business expands.

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