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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For August 13, 2025

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News at a Glance

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.

Why Bick’s pickles are getting harder to find on Canadian shelves (CTV)

Simons is about to debut at Yorkdale and the Eaton Centre. Can it succeed where Nordstrom failed? (Toronto Life)

Claire’s Canadian Arm Under Creditor Protection With $8M In Net Losses This Year (Storeys)

Hudson’s Bay lease sale may negatively impact pension fund: OMERS’ real estate arm (CBC)

Calgary’s empty Hudson’s Bay stores face uncertain future (CTV)

MANSCAPED® Expands North American Retail Presence with Launch in Canadian Tire (Press Release)

Black-owned business owners in Little Jamaica seek supports after dozens of stores close during LRT construction (CP24)

Nanaimo Infusion organizer seeks out Canadian produce at supermarkets (Nanaimo News Bulletin)

Shop Around the Corner: Post and Brood (Edify Edmonton)

Alberta cannabis store workers no longer required to submit criminal background checks (CBC)

CLOSURE: Another Beer Store location just closed in Toronto (Your City Within)

Hudson’s Bay fires back at lender seeking termination of Ruby Liu deal: court docs (CBC)

‘Keep your money in Canada’: Duty-free shop owner urges travellers to buy local (CTV)

Trump tariffs live updates: Canada struck with 35% tariffs, Trump floats higher blanket rates (Yahoo)

Aritzia Q1 revenue climbs 33% (Fashion Network)

Edmonton City Centre Mall ordered into receivership (MSN)

Loblaw opens 4 discount stores across 3 provinces (Fresh Plaza)

CHARLEBOIS: Everyone’s suddenly a supply management expert but few understand it (Yahoo)

New Maxi store opens in downtown Montreal (Grocery Business)

‘Not an easy decision’: The Beer Store is closing 10 more stores in Ontario, including 5 in the GTA (CP24)

ARI opens new Spectrum boutique at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (Global Travel Retail)

Toronto BIA warns business owners of ‘point of sale’ scam after thousands of dollars in thefts (CBC)

B.C.’s Meiga Supermarket to close its doors this summer (Canadian Grocer)

‘It’s getting out of hand!’ Jewellery store owners speak out after a rash of recent break-ins (CityNews Toronto)

Roadwork is costing Montague businesses some customers, store owners say (CBC)

Newmarket Costco set to open in August (Grocery Business)

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Leyad Acquires Lloyd Mall in Lloydminster

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AI-Driven Fraud Scams Impact Canadian Retail: Interac

Interac survey finds AI-driven fraud scams rising in Canada, influencing consumer trust and retail shopping behaviour across the country.

Home Improvement Spending Shifts in Canada

New Environics Analytics data links online mass merch shoppers to renovation growth, aging-in-place trends, and shifting population dynamics.

Kettlemans Bagel eyes franchising push as sandwich sales drive growth: Amer Wahab interview

The company operates four locations in Ottawa, two in Toronto and one in Montreal. The original store opened about 32 years ago at 912 Bank St. in Ottawa.

Beavertails eyes growth through retail expansion and strategic store openings: Pino Di Ioia interview

The company’s brick-and-mortar operations are experiencing double-digit growth.

Canadian tech company launches the “Trivago of Groceries” app

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Food services and drinking places record moderate growth amid ongoing price pressures in 2024: Statistics Canada

Operating revenue at limited-service eating places grew 7.7% to $44.9 billion in 2024, while operating revenue at full-service restaurants increased 1.4% to $44.2 billion.

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Westmount Mall Redevelopment to Create Open-Air Centre

First Capital REIT plans to redevelop Edmonton’s Westmount Shopping Centre into an open-air retail complex while key anchors remain open.

Foodtastic expands Noodlebox brand across Canada with eyes on Montreal launch

The Asian fusion concept has grown to 71 locations across the country, with roughly 14 new restaurants opening in 2025 and another 25 currently in development.

Oil Prices Could Push Canadian Grocery Inflation Higher

Rising oil prices could push Canadian grocery inflation toward 6–8% in 2026 as energy costs ripple through the food supply chain.

Wayfair Launches Loyalty Program in Canada

Wayfair launches Wayfair Rewards in Canada as the home retailer deepens its loyalty strategy and expands its omnichannel presence.

Moneris reporting 4% increase in reported fraud cases in 2025

Fraudulent activity has also become more sophisticated, particularly with the growth of AI and other tools that can make it difficult for businesses to identify and report suspect behaviour.
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