Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For September 15, 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 union to lift overtime ban, stop delivering flyers (BNN)

Is a Costco membership really saving you money — or just taking up space? (MSN)

As Ontario Beer Stores close, new tenants move in — but no one wants the empties (CBC)

Loblaw Hard Discount: Doubling down on discount as retailer continues expansion (Grocery Business)

Empire prepares for executive changes in 2026, plans to build 20 new stores (Grocery Business)

Orillia pharmacist warns U.S. tariffs could hike drug costs (Orillia Matters)

‘Mice are everywhere:’ Farm Boy employees speak out amid fail health inspection at midtown location (CityNews)

Canada Post closures spark concern for Victoria, B.C., business owner, community (CTV)

Montrealer plans to sue major grocers over false ‘made in Canada’ labels (CTV)

Toronto’s Cumberland Terrace is being demolished. Meet the last food vendor standing (Toronto Star)

Balzac strike action could empty shelves at grocery stores across Alberta (LiveWire Calgary)

Save-On-Foods returns to Port Moody, B.C., marking its 189th Western Canada location (Grocery Business)

Glory Hole Doughnuts changed Toronto’s pastry scene. It’s just closed for good (Toronto Star)

North Sydney Domino’s Pizza first in Cape Breton with more to come (PNI Atlantic)

Cove Soda expansion deal with Keurig Dr Pepper bringing probiotic soft drink to more Ontario stores (Inside Halton)

Former Co-op store manager charged after Sask. teen poisoned on the job (MSN)

Sobeys distribution centre staff near Calgary vote for strike action (CityNews)

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Competition Bureau Continues Multi-Year Push Against Grocery Property Controls

The Competition Bureau of Canada has expanded its investigation into Sobeys' use of property controls, continuing a multi-year effort that began with its 2023 grocery competition study and has already prompted changes across the grocery industry.

Prime Day spending set to hit $5.4B in Canada as participation jumps from 52% to 65% in a year

70% expect to spend the same amount (51%) or more (19%) than they did last year.

Fran Deck, Steward of Toronto Landmark Fran’s Restaurant, Dies at 89

Fran Deck, longtime steward of Toronto's historic Fran's Restaurant, has died at age 89. His legacy lives on through one of the city's most enduring dining institutions.

AI implementation gap puts client revenue and talent at risk, Thomson Reuters report warns

While AI tools are widely used across legal, tax, audit and risk professions, many organizations are failing to translate that usage into measurable business value, exposing them to financial and operational consequences.

SELLIT9 raises $4.1M to expand recommerce trade-in platform across North America

The funding round was led by the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Seed Venture Fund, with participation from MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, AQC Capital and Anges Québec.

Federal government investing $173.7 million to expand women entrepreneurship supports

Addressing persistent barriers faced by women entrepreneurs and to build on existing federal programming designed to support business creation and growth.

Thirsty Buddha expands into Costco U.K., Los Angeles as global push accelerates

The move builds on Thirsty Buddha’s existing presence in Costco stores across Canada and reflects the company’s efforts to scale distribution through large-format retail channels.

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Toys “R” Us Brand and Stores Head to Different Owners in Canada

An Ontario court has approved the breakup of Toys “R” Us Canada, with the brand, stores and Vaughan Mills lease heading to separate buyers. The future of the remaining stores after January 2027 remains uncertain.

Alimentation Couche-Tard reports revenue of $19.5 billion in Q4, up close to 20% from a year ago

For fiscal 2026, revenues increased by $3.6 billion, or 5.0%, compared with fiscal 2025.

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.

Dollarama Reaches 96% of Canadian Households: Survey

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Shake Shack Canada to open first drive-thru location in Canada in Calgary

The first-ever drive-thru restaurant, expected to open this fall 2026 at 9253 Macleod Trail Southwest.

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