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.

Holiday hiring is set to get tighter as small firms say no to staffing up (Global)

Investor Outlook: RioCan reports solid quarter as occupancy and leasing spreads rise (BNN)

What’s going on with the Canada Post strikes? (CBC)

Legal cannabis market drove over $6 billion in Canadian household spending in 2024 (StratCann)

Canada Goose sets up shop on Champs Élysée, aspires to become global luxury brand (Fashion Network)

Canadians skipping bills to afford groceries: Nanos (CTV)

Healthy Planet’s 42nd location to open with signature on-the-go meals kitchen concept (Grocery Business)

This will officially be Toronto’s first Christmas without the iconic Hudson’s Bay holiday windows (Streets of Toronto)

Owners of Upper Canada, Hillcrest and Markville malls must ‘think creatively’ to fill empty Hudson’s Bay spaces, expert says (York Region)

Starbucks apologizes for its bear cup drama. What’s behind the ‘Bearista’ frenzy? (CBC)

Discount grocery stores gaining momentum in Quebec (CBC)

Made-in-Montreal hair care brand Alcôve builds on 40-year family legacy (Vancouver Sun)

‘We’re proud of our diversity’: Used furniture store in Moncton provides second chances (CTV)

Man facing charges after crashing into Salvation Army storefront in Toronto: police (CBC)

Clothing store in Portage la Prairie is closing its doors due to theft and violence (MSN)