Advertisement
Advertisement

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For September 30, 2025

OUR ARTICLES OF THE DAY

Retail industry news delivered directly to you. Subscribe to Retail-Insider.

MOST RECENT PREVIOUS ARTICLES

RECENT RETAIL INSIDER VIDEOS

Hudson’s Bay Charter Auction Delayed by Surprise Bid

A last-minute bid has delayed Hudson’s Bay’s planned auction of its 355-year-old royal charter, deepening debate over its future.

Midtown Saskatoon sees record sales, 4.3M visitors & new retailers in 2025

Midtown is thriving with record-breaking sales, rising foot traffic, and an exciting wave of retail openings and renovations. Discover what’s driving Saskatoon’s retail momentum.

Silk & Snow CEO Albert Chow on Growth and Expansion [Video Interview]

Silk & Snow CEO Albert Chow discusses the brand’s 2017 launch, Canadian manufacturing roots, and growth beyond mattresses into bedding, furniture, and retail stores. He also reflects on the Sleep Country acquisition and shifting consumer trends in retail.

Canadians’ Spending Intentions Reach Record High

Canadians’ spending intentions hit new highs in September, led by apparel, dollar stores, and holiday shopping, Stifel survey shows.

How Xenia Chen Built Threads: A Canadian Hosiery Brand Disrupting the Tights Industry

Frustrated with flimsy, overpriced tights, Xenia Chen launched Threads in 2018 with $10K. Today, it’s a top-rated Canadian brand with 50,000+ customers, 3,000+ 5-star reviews, and a mission to reinvent hosiery for all.

The Hidden Holiday Risk: Time lost to first-mile inefficiency: Sage (Op-Ed)

Some of the biggest risks to peak performance are hiding much earlier in the supply chain.

Starbucks Closures Signal Shift in the Third Place

Starbucks closures in Canada highlight changing café culture as the economics of the third place face rising competition and evolving consumer habits.

Food services sales up 0.1% in July: Statistics Canada

Food services sales rose 0.1% in July to $8.5B, with full-service restaurants leading growth. Prices also climbed compared to July 2024, Statistics Canada.

Tre’dish launches grocery price comparison feature

Tre'dish unveils Transparent Pricing and expands to 4,000 products, helping GTA families save up to 25% on groceries through its wholesale platform.

Costco Wholesale Corp. 4th Q Fiscal 2025 Earnings Review & Commentary: Bruce Winder

For Q4, net sales were $ 84.4 billion, up + 8% vs. last year, said Costco.

Nespresso unveils regenerative coffee with new certification

Nespresso becomes the first to launch Rainforest Alliance Certified Regenerative coffee, hitting shelves in 2026 with beans from Costa Rica and Mexico.

Home Hardware, Tree Canada plant trees nationwide

Home Hardware and Tree Canada celebrate National Tree Day with tree planting events in 25 communities across Canada.

Joseph Tassoni Stages Groundbreaking AI Fashion Show in Toronto

Canadian designer Joseph Tassoni fuses sustainability, AI, and couture in his immersive SS/FW 2026 fashion show at The Well in Toronto.

Private Hydrotherapy Spa Leela opening in Calgary

Leela Thermal House opens Oct. 6 in Calgary, offering private thermal therapy suites and massage in a two-hour guided wellness experience.

Retail decline limits Canada’s July GDP growth: Statistics Canada

Canada's GDP grew 0.2% in July despite a 1.0% drop in retail trade, with gains in mining, manufacturing and real estate offsetting the decline, says Statistics Canada.

Sweet Bella Chocolates expands in Calgary

Calgary’s Sweet Bella Chocolates expands production and retail presence, offering handcrafted bars in more local and U.S. stores.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -