Constant Contact research finds 75 per cent of consumers plan to try a new small business this holiday season, but most owners lack strategies to retain those customers.

Amperity Co-CEO Derek Slager explains how retailers can turn AI-driven product discovery into repeat purchases through customer data, personalization and stronger brand relationships.

Pharmacy services, beauty distribution and wellness formats are expanding in Canada. The Q3 report examines why repeat purchasing, service use and credible value matter beyond the initial launch.

Merchant Growth's 2026 report finds Alberta small businesses struggling with inflation, trade-related costs and cash flow, with 14% planning to close.

U.S. beauty brand NatureWell enters Canada through an exclusive Shoppers Drug Mart partnership, bringing fragrance, body, hair and lip care products to 1,000 locations.

Faire data shows Advent calendar wholesale orders up 63% year over year, with toy, squishy, Halloween, tea and snack calendars driving demand among independent retailers.

Cadillac Fairview has sold 50% interests in CF Markville and CF Fairview Pointe Claire to KingSett Capital, expanding a three-mall partnership as the company diversifies its real estate portfolio. The transactions come amid documented financial pressures, Hudson's Bay redevelopment requirements and KingSett's proposed acquisition of First Capital REIT assets.

A Genetec report finds retailers are using physical security data to improve operational efficiency, employee safety and customer experiences while modernizing aging systems.

A Money Mentors survey finds 53 per cent of Canadians earning self-employment income relied on credit for everyday expenses, highlighting financial pressures from unpredictable earnings.

Birks names CEO, retail cyber attack concerns following European freezer hack, Western Canada's largest Christmas store returns, 7-Eleven looks to bring liquor to Sask stores, and other news.

Cadillac Fairview has announced Imaginaire and WINNERS for the former Nordstrom at CF Sherway Gardens in Toronto. Together with Splitsville Bowl, the three tenants will occupy approximately 100,000 square feet of the former department store, with openings targeted for fall 2027.

RioCan reports 5.1% growth in third-quarter Core FFO per unit, record retail occupancy and higher leasing rents as it updates its 2026 financial outlook.

First Capital REIT reported 9.2 per cent growth in operating FFO per unit in the third quarter, supported by higher rental income and lease renewals, while portfolio occupancy edged lower.

Happy Belly Food Group has signed a binding agreement to develop 150 Heal Wellness restaurants across Texas, expanding its U.S. franchise pipeline.

Cadillac Fairview is introducing interactive holiday displays, Santa experiences, seasonal events and extended shopping hours at its Canadian retail centres for 2026.

Walmart has launched its Sparky AI shopping assistant in Canada, bringing conversational product discovery and shopping-list tools to Walmart.ca and its mobile app. The rollout follows U.S. findings of higher average order values among Sparky users as Canadian retailers expand their AI commerce strategies.