Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For November 20, 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 2 days.

Canada Post, union meet with mediator, remain ‘far apart’ as strike drags on (Canadian Press)

Sleep Country Mulls Potential Bond Sale in Rare Leveraged Buyout (BNN)

Holocaust denial merch tests Shopify’s free speech ethos (Financial Post)

Canada’s inflation rate jumps back to 2%, curbing large rate-cut bets (Reuters)

How the 2024 US Election Could Reshape Retail in Canada (Retail Council of Canada)

MANSCAPED® Expands North American Retail Footprint, Launching in Best Buy Canada (BusinessWire)

Booze rollout ‘saved a lot of stores from closing,’ chair of Ontario Convenience Store Association says (CP24)

Montreal’s Ste-Catherine Street is reopen to traffic, but don’t expect free parking for holiday shopping (Global)

Winnipeg city councillors debate zoning changes to spur housing development near malls (CBC)

The DoorDash grocery store where the public isn’t allowed inside (Village Report)

Saskatchewan NDP urges Moe to address high food prices in light of scurvy cases (Canadian Press)

Richmond beauty store business licence under threat after new Health Canada warning (Richmond News)

Tesla opening new store in London, Ontario next month (Drive Tesla)

‘This wasn’t an easy decision’: Vancouver’s Brazilian grocery store closing its storefront (VIA)

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SportChek opens Canada’s first-ever floating futsal pitch on Toronto Waterfront

SportChek Harbourfront FC brings together free public programming, interactive fan experiences, community play spaces and retail activations inspired by the growing excitement surrounding soccer in Canada.

Good Earth Coffeehouse opens at University of Alberta Hospital

Good Earth Coffeehouse is a network of authentic coffeehouses with over 50 locations across Canada.

Mondetta Expands Modern Ambition with Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver Stores

Mondetta is expanding its Modern Ambition menswear brand with new stores in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, while evaluating additional opportunities across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Federal government launches National Food Security Strategy

With the average transaction sitting at approximately $12 per person, restaurants provide an accessible source of nourishment for millions of Canadians.

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HBC Royal Charter welcomed at Winnipeg Ceremony, FreshCo opening 1st Vancouver Island store, Palliser Furniture acquired by Chinese company after 80 years, Bulgari opens in Vancouver, Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening at West Edmonton Mall, and other news.

What Happened to Canada’s Women’s Fashion Chains?

Many of Canada’s iconic women’s fashion chains have disappeared. Retail expert Antony Karabus explains how fast fashion, casualization and economic shifts changed the industry.

Chanel Opens Largest Store in Canada at Oakridge Park in Vancouver

Chanel has opened its largest store in Canada at Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The 13,000-square-foot location is the brand's first full-concept store in Canada and a key addition to the development's luxury retail lineup.

Dollarama sees more than 21% year-over-year sales growth in Q1, surpassing $1.8 billion

Net earnings increased by 10.4% to $302.3 million, resulting in a 13.3% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to $1.11, compared to $0.98.

Advertising influencing people to place a bet: CPA Canada

“You can’t hide from it; gambling ads are everywhere."

lululemon Returns to Oakridge Park with New Store Concept

lululemon has returned to Oakridge Park with one of its newest Canadian store concepts, featuring Pacific Northwest-inspired design, local programming and community engagement.

Pinterest sports trend report shows surge in women’s sports fashion and beauty trends

The La Roche Posay activation will run until July 22. 

German outerwear brand Wellensteyn targets 2nd Canadian store after strong Niagara debut

The success of the 2,350-square-foot store at Outlet Collection at Niagara demonstrates that Canada is a promising market for the international company and the goal is to open another in 2027.

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open 3rd downtown Toronto location

Redberry will open the third downtown Toronto Jersey Mike’s Subs at 160 Bloor St. E. on Wednesday June 17, with a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Canada.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers opens 4th location at Stock Yards Village in West Toronto 

With locations in Etobicoke, The Well and Vaughan Mills, the Stock Yards Village opening marks the fourth location in the Toronto area and sets the stage for broader growth across Canada and the United States.

CFIB urges Ottawa to protect supply chains in Canada Labour Code reforms

"Cancelled orders, delayed shipments, lost income: small businesses pay the price every time federally regulated supply chains grind to a halt."

Financial anxiety surges in Canada as costs climb

The number of those gripped by anxiety when thinking about personal finances has surged to 60%.

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