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.

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.

Aritzia is targeting up to $10.5 billion in annual revenue by fiscal 2032 while expanding to 160 U.S. boutiques. In Canada, the retailer expects a slight decline in store count as it optimizes existing locations and consolidates legacy branded stores.

Retail media, linked rewards and live shopping are bringing marketing closer to transactions. Retail Insider’s Q3 report examines why commercial claims still depend on matching each investment with the right evidence.

The LEGO Group has opened a 2,637-square-foot store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, occupying a retail unit previously used by Rodd & Gunn and Ted Baker. The opening is part of a three-store GTA expansion, with the downtown leasing transaction handled by Odyssey Retail Canada's Ryan McCarthy.

38% expect profitability to decline next year, while just 21% anticipate an improvement, says Restaurants Canada report.

An Equifax Canada survey finds 65 per cent of Canadians encountered fraudulent messages in the past year, while many lack key online security measures.

Nextdoor’s Treat Map returns for its seventh year in Canada as survey results show 88 per cent of Canadians expect to spend less than $100 on Halloween.

With 37% of shoppers prioritizing promotions over brand reputation, Rithum’s Blaine Nielsen explains how retailers can use data to target holiday discounts, protect margins and build customer loyalty.

A&W Canada introduces its limited-time Hot Honey BBQ Teen Burger as innovation director Karan Suri discusses flavour trends, menu development and QSR industry outlook for 2027.

REMAX Canada’s Fall 2026 report finds strong demand for neighbourhood plazas and grocery-anchored retail centres, with vacancy below 1% in some Greater Vancouver suburbs.

Older workers and non-permanent residents greater share of retail workforce, Beaumont thrift store forced out due to community growth, Voyatique opens at CF Sherway Gardens, Circle K expands in Newfoundland, and other news.

Oakridge Park's inaugural Front Row fashion event brought together John Legend, Joe Zee, more than 40 boutiques and a 250-person production crew. QuadReal's Irene Quan explains the luxury retail strategy, customer engagement initiatives and plans to establish an annual Vancouver fashion event.

Roach will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.

Shareholders will receive $27 per share in cash under an acquisition agreement with Japanese seafood company Umios, with closing expected in early 2027.

Guac Mexi Grill has signed a 95-unit U.S. development agreement, targeting Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, with openings planned for 2027.