Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For November 18, 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.

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada closes at least 38 stores this year, puts another 12 up for sale (Edmonton Journal)

$18-million joint bid for HBC’s historic charter made by two of Canada’s richest families (Financial Post)

Fairweather too ‘downmarket,’ unsuitable to take over HBC space in Yorkdale: Oxford (Canadian Press)

No Canada Post deal will hurt businesses this holiday season: expert (CityNews)

Costco is extending hours at stores in Canada on these days but only for a few weeks (Narcity)

Consumers facing new scam threats this holiday season: BMO’s financial crimes head (MSN)

Loblaw, other retailers seek to expand in Atlantic Canada (Real Estate News Exchange)

Maxi to open new store in Rouyn-Noranda, Que. (Grocery Business)

Montreal’s Wing Noodles closing after 75 years (CBC)

Giant Tiger celebrates redesign of Winnipeg store (Grocery Business)

NSLC opens largest location in Dartmouth, N.S. (CTV)

Thieves target memorabilia stores as price of trading cards soars (CTV)

Thieves steal rare Pokémon cards in string of break-ins at Edmonton collectible shops (CityNews Edmonton)

Shoppers Drug Mart expands items for sale at new store in Burlington, Ont. (Grocery Business)

Proposed Costco in Surrey’s Grandview Heights sparks petition from neighbours (Vancouver Sun)

Four suspects stole jewelry in alleged early morning break-in: Hamilton police (CTV)

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Roots reports Q1 sales growth of 6.5% to $42.6 million

Net loss totaled ($10.1) million, as compared to ($7.9) million in Q1 2025.

SportChek opens Canada’s first-ever floating futsal pitch on Toronto Waterfront

SportChek Harbourfront FC brings together free public programming, interactive fan experiences, community play spaces and retail activations inspired by the growing excitement surrounding soccer in Canada.

Good Earth Coffeehouse opens at University of Alberta Hospital

Good Earth Coffeehouse is a network of authentic coffeehouses with over 50 locations across Canada.

Mondetta Expands Modern Ambition with Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver Stores

Mondetta is expanding its Modern Ambition menswear brand with new stores in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, while evaluating additional opportunities across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Federal government launches National Food Security Strategy

With the average transaction sitting at approximately $12 per person, restaurants provide an accessible source of nourishment for millions of Canadians.

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HBC Royal Charter welcomed at Winnipeg Ceremony, FreshCo opening 1st Vancouver Island store, Palliser Furniture acquired by Chinese company after 80 years, Bulgari opens in Vancouver, Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening at West Edmonton Mall, and other news.

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Many of Canada’s iconic women’s fashion chains have disappeared. Retail expert Antony Karabus explains how fast fashion, casualization and economic shifts changed the industry.

Chanel Opens Largest Store in Canada at Oakridge Park in Vancouver

Chanel has opened its largest store in Canada at Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The 13,000-square-foot location is the brand's first full-concept store in Canada and a key addition to the development's luxury retail lineup.

Dollarama sees more than 21% year-over-year sales growth in Q1, surpassing $1.8 billion

Net earnings increased by 10.4% to $302.3 million, resulting in a 13.3% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to $1.11, compared to $0.98.

Advertising influencing people to place a bet: CPA Canada

“You can’t hide from it; gambling ads are everywhere."

lululemon Returns to Oakridge Park with New Store Concept

lululemon has returned to Oakridge Park with one of its newest Canadian store concepts, featuring Pacific Northwest-inspired design, local programming and community engagement.

Pinterest sports trend report shows surge in women’s sports fashion and beauty trends

The La Roche Posay activation will run until July 22. 

German outerwear brand Wellensteyn targets 2nd Canadian store after strong Niagara debut

The success of the 2,350-square-foot store at Outlet Collection at Niagara demonstrates that Canada is a promising market for the international company and the goal is to open another in 2027.

Jersey Mike’s Subs to open 3rd downtown Toronto location

Redberry will open the third downtown Toronto Jersey Mike’s Subs at 160 Bloor St. E. on Wednesday June 17, with a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Canada.

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers opens 4th location at Stock Yards Village in West Toronto 

With locations in Etobicoke, The Well and Vaughan Mills, the Stock Yards Village opening marks the fourth location in the Toronto area and sets the stage for broader growth across Canada and the United States.

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