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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Canadians driving surge in event-led travel as domestic bookings jump 15%: Flight Centre

Travellers are prioritizing meaningful experiences and exploring destinations closer to home.

Roots reports Q1 sales growth of 6.5% to $42.6 million

Net loss totaled ($10.1) million, as compared to ($7.9) million in Q1 2025.

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.

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