Halloween costumes fly off the shelves in stores, Ossington vendor market above coffee shop, calls for street and retail safety in BC, CFIG winners announced, and other news.

Canadian Tire has expanded its Preston Crossing store in Saskatoon from 69,000 to 104,000 square feet, adding product displays, larger departments and a permanent greenhouse.

PwC Canada and ULI report strong retail real estate fundamentals heading into 2027, driven by limited new supply, resilient demand and changing store expansion strategies.

Adidas Canada has signed Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna to a multiyear partnership, with the 18-year-old set to appear in upcoming Canadian marketing campaigns.

Canadian breakfast brand celebrates a decade of growth at 110 Harbour Street.

President’s Choice is highlighting greenhouse-grown tomatoes, strawberries and lettuce as 77% of Canadians support climate-controlled produce growing in Canada.

Brand strategist Cydney Shapiro examines lululemon's GANNI collaboration, its dance-led campaign and Brooklyn activation, drawing parallels with Gap's recent brand comeback and considering how fashion, movement and community can rebuild consumer excitement.

As Canadian provinces take different approaches to seasonal clock changes, Sylvain Charlebois considers what permanent time policies could mean for grocers, restaurants and consumers. Research on spending patterns suggests that changes in daylight may have commercial consequences, although the long-term effects remain uncertain.

AI is moving into merchandising, grocery carts and distribution, while payments and commerce systems expand. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why reliable data and measurable operating results remain the decisive tests.

Kastners Men’s and Ladies Wear in Cornwall, Ontario, is preparing to close by January 2027 after more than a century. Its departure adds to a series of traditional clothing-store closures in smaller Canadian markets, where retirement, succession and changing shopping habits are reshaping specialty retail.

Toronto's Distillery Winter Village is expanding its retail offerings for 2026, with Quince joining as title sponsor, two new marketplaces featuring Canadian independent businesses and additional food operators. The event brings more than one million annual visitors to the historic shopping district, according to organizers.

lululemon has introduced Shopify's Shop Pay across its Canadian and U.S. e-commerce websites, adding accelerated checkout and Shop app product discovery without replacing its existing online infrastructure.

Maison Territo at Montréal’s Royalmount highlights distinctive lighting and decorative objects from Seletti, Fornasetti and Tom Dixon, showing how statement pieces can elevate holiday entertaining and remain part of the home year-round.

Montréal furniture retailer Casavogue encourages homeowners to plan ahead for holiday gatherings, with extendable dining tables, flexible living room seating and comfortable guest bedrooms. Its 38,000-square-foot showroom offers furniture options and personalized guidance for entertaining at home.

Rodmell & Company explains how its Customer Experience Value Engineering approach helps retailers identify repeatable savings in store development while preserving the elements of the customer experience that matter most. Patrick Rodmell discusses the role of specifications, cross-functional decisions and long-term value.

Grocery store sought for downtown Saskatoon newspaper building, food court shuts amid concern at Peter Pond Mall, Halloween chocolate prices up, Aritzia donates coats, and other news.