Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For August 14, 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 24 hours.

Hudson’s Bay and subsidiaries change names to numbered companies (it was ‘Rupert Legacy’ for several days) (The Canadian Press)

B.C. billionaire wanting Hudson’s Bay leases says landlord concerns are ‘misguided’ (The Canadian Press)

What HBC Landlords Are Saying About Ruby Liu’s Plan (Storeys)

Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO (CityNews)

Experts warn tariffs could have ‘unique’ impact on back-to-school shopping. Are you noticing a shift? (CTV)

Retail Council marks retirement of Diane J. Brisebois (Grocery Business)

Downtown association wants a plan for Hudson’s Bay location after RioCan backs off (Livewire Calgary)

New French signage rules now mandatory for businesses in Quebec with fines up to $90,000 (Time Out)

Canada’s Gildan Activewear to acquire HanesBrands for $2.2 billion (Chain Store Age)

Bryan Yu: Tariffs, weak hiring weigh on B.C.’s economy as retail spending cools (BIV)

Oasis to open pop-up store in Toronto ahead of concerts at Rogers Stadium (Toronto.com)

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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RioCan sees committed retail occupancy climb to 98.8% in Q2

Completed 1.0 million square feet of leasing in the Second Quarter, including 0.9 million square feet of renewals.

Retail Insider “Retail Logistics Report”: Optionality Replaces Lean Efficiency

Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains for recurring disruption, trading some lean efficiency for diversified sourcing, stronger inventory visibility and more flexible fulfilment networks. Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 report examines the operating and competitive implications of this shift.

SportChek to open Destination Sport store at CF Chinook Centre as Calgary mall accelerates retail transformation

SportChek will consolidate its two CF Chinook Centre locations into a larger Destination Sport concept store in 2027 as the Calgary shopping centre adds new retailers including Shake Shack, Hollister, New Balance, and Wingstop while continuing its retail transformation.

Staples Canada launches annual school supply fundraising campaign supporting United Way, Kiwanis

The campaign, which runs until Sept. 27, allows customers to make donations at checkout in Staples stores across Canada.

New 50% U.S. tariffs add pressure on retailers as trade uncertainty disrupts pricing, inventory and growth: DOSS Report

A new DOSS report finds the latest 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are intensifying pressure on retailers, forcing companies to rethink pricing, inventory management and supply chains while delaying long-term growth plans.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Opening New Campus at Oakridge Park in Vancouver

Fairleigh Dickinson University will open a 70,000-square-foot Vancouver campus at Oakridge Park, bringing new weekday activity to the mixed-use development.

Fall Toronto Gift + Home Market Opens August 9: Everything Retail Buyers Need to Know

The Fall Toronto Gift + Home Market opens August 9 in Toronto, giving qualified retail buyers four days to discover suppliers, products and holiday merchandise.

Small businesses face mounting financial pressure: Merchant Growth

Ontario restaurants and small businesses are struggling with wildfire smoke, extreme heat, rising utility costs and new U.S. tariff threats. Merchant Growth's latest survey reveals growing financial strain, reduced U.S. trade and cautious consumer spending.

Leyad announces two senior appointments

Experienced leaders from First Capital REIT and Agellan join national real estate platform.

Air Canada and Hyatt Show Where Loyalty Partnerships Are Heading

Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt have announced a comprehensive loyalty partnership, offering members new ways to earn and redeem points. The partnership enables more integrated travel experiences across both platforms, enhancing customer loyalty.

Second Cup Appoints Joe Walker as CEO to Lead International Franchise Growth

Canadian-founded Second Cup has named Joe Walker CEO of its international franchise business as the company looks to expand its global footprint, with the Middle East serving as a strategic growth hub.

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Sleep Country completes Sleep Number acquisition, ranking Canada's grocery loyalty programs, Atlantic salmon prices jump in July, Giant Tiger shutting downtown Winnipeg store, Quebec gov't extends hours for 'erotic' stores, and other news.

What Couche-Tard Could Gain from Żabka Beyond 13,000 Stores

Couche-Tard’s Żabka acquisition adds more than 13,000 stores, while giving the Canadian retailer access to advanced convenience technology, compact formats and digital capabilities. Retail strategist Carl Boutet says the Polish convenience retailer’s compact stores, autonomous technology and digital capabilities could make the US$8.6-billion acquisition particularly significant for Couche-Tard’s global business.

Kate Spade New York names Tyla global brand ambassador as artist fronts fall campaign (Video)

The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

Casavogue Extends Summer Sale with Savings of Up to 50 Percent

Casavogue has extended its Summer Sale for a limited time, with savings of up to 50% across all categories and up to 60% on select liquidation pieces.

Couche-Tard reaches deal to acquire controlling stake in Poland’s Żabka Group in transaction valued at US$8.6 billion

If completed, the deal would be the largest acquisition in Couche-Tard's history.

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