Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 30, 2025

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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 48 hours.

The buy, wear, return days for shoppers could be over now that retailers and tech are catching on (Globe & Mail / subscribers)

Why Canadian commerce startups are building “live shopping” into their marketing plans (BetaKit)

Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro (CityNews)

Canada Goose appoints former Stella McCartney executive as SVP of merchandising (Retail Bulletin)

Pattison Food Group celebrates Darrell Jones at retirement party in Vancouver (Grocery Business)

Amazon’s Quebec closings are about control, not union weakness, experts say (Montreal Gazette)

Man at centre of biggest Shoppers Drug Mart takedown ever handed conditional sentence — and likely won’t serve jail time (Toronto Star)

EDITORIAL – Closing of Peavey Mart a blow to ‘shop local’ and rural Canada (Armchair Mayor)

Many businesses in Winnipeg’s North End have stopped filing insurance claims after break-ins (Winnipeg Free Press)

Sask retail sales reach $2.2 Billion (Meridian Source)

New Walmart Superstore to open in Mississauga, Ontario (InSauga)

Montreal’s Chinatown gears up for Lunar New Year celebrations (CTV)

Vaughan, Ont., store broken into for 3rd time in 5 months (CBC)

Dramatic footage shows takedown in botched Markham jewelry store robbery (Toronto Sun)

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Daily Synopsis: October 1, 2026

Tsawwassen Mills plans a large H Mart grocery and entertainment expansion while CF Chinook Centre adds Old Navy, SportChek, and Winners to boost retail offerings. In Quebec, La Cordee is shutting, and other news.

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La Cordée Closure Ends Six-Year Turnaround Attempt in Quebec Outdoor Market

Quebec outdoor retailer La Cordée is shutting down after 73 years, ending a six-year turnaround that included new ownership and store expansion. The retailer returned to creditor protection in July 2026 with more than $13 million in obligations.

Tsawwassen Mills Marks 10 Years with H Mart, TM Wander and New Entertainment Uses

Tsawwassen Mills marks 10 years as Central Walk expands the 1.2-million-square-foot centre with TM Wander, recreation and entertainment uses. A roughly 30,000-square-foot H Mart anchor is also targeted to open around Christmas 2027.

IKEA Canada celebrates 50 years in Canada

To mark the milestone, IKEA Canada is focused on affordability with 50% off one iconic IKEA product every weekend in October.

Canadian Retail Supply Chains Face Scrutiny as $63.3B in Imports Linked to Labour Risk

World Vision estimates $63.3 billion in Canadian imports were associated with documented child- or forced-labour risks in 2025, led by electronics and apparel, as Ottawa considers stronger border enforcement that could raise traceability demands for retailers.

Iconic outdoor lifestyle brand L.L.Bean reimagines its flagship store in Freeport, Maine

The reimagined Flagship store and campus, which is visited by many Canadian tourists each year,  immerses customers in the outdoor lifestyle inspired by Maine and surrounds them with the products designed to enjoy it.

CF Chinook Centre adding three major retailers

Old Navy, SportChek and Winners will be joining the tenant mix at Calgary's most popular shopping centre.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers and Serruya Private Equity Announce Joint Venture to Fuel Global Growth

New partnership will support expansion of the Canadian-born restaurant brand across North America and international markets

Niagara Falls Tourism Faces Weather Challenges as Rain and Flooding Hit 2026 Summer Season

Niagara City Cruises says poor weather has reduced walk-up visits while committed travellers remain resilient, with operators looking to the fall shoulder season. Niagara City Cruises says poor weather has reduced walk-up visits while committed travellers remain resilient, with operators looking to the fall shoulder season.

Iconic Colombian coffee brand Juan Valdez expands to Canada

Juan Valdez is entering Canada for the first time as part of its North American expansion strategy, bringing the quality, origin and heritage of 100% Colombian premium coffee to Canadian consumers.

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Canada's Weston family moves to acquire UK chemist Boots for $9bn, The Brick sells Scarborough site, Ikea opens small-format London ON store, Fortinos opens Popcorn Kitchen in Brampton store, Pattison calls out grocery store violence in BC, and other news.

Primaris REIT Announces $411 Million Acquisition of Upper Canada Mall

990,114 square foot mall located on 76 acres of land in the Greater Toronto Area.

Salesforce Brings AI Agents Closer to Checkout and Store Inventory at Dreamforce

Salesforce expands agentic commerce at Dreamforce 2026, connecting AI agents with checkout, store inventory and customer data as adoption grows in Canadian retail.

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