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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For May 20, 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 several days.

Canada Post receives strike notice, workers set to walk out on Friday (CTV)

‘An opportune time’: What the Canadian Tire-Hudson’s Bay deal means, according to an analyst (CTV)

Canadian Tire a good fit for Hudson’s Bay but will need to exercise caution: experts (Canadian Press)

‘An end to Hudson’s Bay as we know it:’ Canadian Tire purchase marks end of iconic department store, experts say (Toronto Star)

Importers warn new duty payment system will cause headaches, delays on top of tariffs (Canadian Press)

Why are we so obsessed with Costco? (CBC)

‘Buy Canadian’ boosts local beauty industry. Will tariffs end up reversing that? (Financial Post)

Birks Group Discloses Acceptance of Compliance Plan by NYSE American (Businesswire)

Calgary T&T Supermarket worker died after feeling unwell on the job (Calgary Herald)

New 1117 Meats & Pantry store opens in historic Toronto building (Grocery Business)

Family-run vintage shop owner frustrated by thefts amid reported rise in retail crime in B.C. (CBC)

Siegel’s marks 35 years making Montreal-style bagels in Vancouver (Vancouver Sun)

Shoppers Drug Mart opens Winnipeg locations offering food options (Grocery Business)

LILLEY: Doug Ford continues to revolutionize booze sales in Ontario (Toronto Sun)

Super C opens 114th store in Quebec (Grocery Business)

Ford government to overhaul how cannabis stores look in Ontario (Global)

Kiosks to return to some Calgary Transit LRT stations (LiveWire)

Edmonton’s downtown farmers market encourages people to shop local (CityNews)

Police investigating 7 shootings at magic mushroom stores across city (CBC)

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The campaign is part of a broader global collaboration between the confectionery brand and Marvel that will include special packaging, consumer promotions and in-person experiences across more than 65 markets through 2026.

Shoot 360 Opening Largest Canadian Facility in Oakville

Sport-tech basketball company Shoot 360 will open its largest Canadian facility in Oakville this month as the AI-driven training concept expands across Canada.

Millennials adapting grocery habits through multi-store

Consumers are increasingly cooking at home, tracking discounts and using multiple shopping tools to manage household costs.

Felicia Launches in Canada with Retail Expansion

Italian pasta brand Felicia expands into 800+ Canadian stores while launching a $55 million manufacturing hub in London, Ontario.

Home Hardware names influencers for cross-country marketing tour

Canada’s Ultimate Road Trip is a campaign that will see the duo travel from Victoria to St. John’s between May 29 and July 2.

RioCan says grocery, pharmacy and value retailers fuel leasing momentum

With retail occupancy reported in Q1 at 98.6%, it’s pretty much a record for the REIT.

Intimates retailer Knix keeps expanding across Canada

The brand is opening its first store in Atlantic Canada in Halifax in mid-June.

Canadian luxury beauty retailer Rennaï launches e-commerce platform across Canada

Rennaï said the website introduces a refined and intuitive experience, allowing users to explore a carefully selected range of brands.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Enters Canada with GTA Expansion

Flying Tiger Copenhagen is entering Canada with its Scandinavian-inspired discovery retail concept and an initial GTA expansion.

Everist looks to next phase of growth

One of the biggest strategic shifts has been evolving its messaging to lead with the unique consumer benefits of Everist for supporting hair and scalp health.

Daily Synopsis: May 14, 2026

Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores as it and Loblaw under fire for 'maple washing', Pet Valu reported cautious Canadian consumers, Ikea launches collection, and other news.

Canada Goose Pushes Beyond Parkas as Apparel Sales Surge

Canada Goose reported strong fiscal 2026 growth as apparel, spring collections, and retail conversion helped drive momentum beyond winter outerwear.

Pet Valu Earnings Reveal a More Cautious Canadian Consumer

Pet Valu earnings reveal how inflation, fuel costs, promotions, and loyalty programs are reshaping Canadian consumer shopping behaviour.

Article to open first U.S. stores in San Francisco, Bellevue

Since launching in 2013, Article said it has delivered nearly three million orders to customers across the U.S. and Canada.
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