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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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Net loss was $4.9 million for the quarter and $0.9 million for the year.

FreshCo Expands East with First Atlantic Canada Locations

FreshCo enters Atlantic Canada with new Halifax-area stores, marking Empire’s first discount grocery expansion into the East Coast.

Righteous Gelato enters $900M frozen novelty category with national Sorbetto Bar launch across premium Canadian grocers

Having strong national distribution with partners like Loblaws, Sobeys, Metro, and Whole Foods allows it to scale quickly and ensure consumers can actually find the product when they’re excited to try it.

Pet Valu celebrating 50 years in business

The brand recently opened its 870th store in Canada. 

RUDSAK Expands into Europe and Asia Markets

RUDSAK expands into Europe and Asia through premium wholesale partnerships as the Montreal brand advances its global growth strategy.

Angels Wear Preloved Launches Canada’s Largest Resale Event

Angels Wear Preloved launches Canada’s largest luxury resale event in Toronto, bringing 40+ consignment vendors together for one day.

Cake Beauty expands retail footprint in Canada with Walmart and Shoppers Drug Mart rollout

Cake started in 2003 out of the kitchen of the founder Heather Reier, who wanted to create some products that were “delicious, indulgent, but also clean.”

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Roots reports financials, Ikea expanding, Empire acquires Quebec grocer, T&T Supermarket head discusses expansion, Costco opening in Thunder Bay, Indigenous-owned 'department store' shutting down, an dother news.

IKEA to Open London Store in Former Hudson’s Bay Space

IKEA will open a 43,000 sq. ft. store in London, Ontario, taking over former Hudson’s Bay space at White Oaks Mall.

Empire Acquires Mayrand, Enters Quebec Discount Grocery Market

Empire acquires Mayrand, gaining entry into Quebec’s discount and warehouse grocery market through a court-supervised sale process.

Reitmans unveils “bold new era” for Canadian fashion

In late April, Reitmans said it will unveil a new retail concept at Carrefour Laval, located approximately 20 kilometres from Montreal's downtown core.

Roots reports strong Q4 and Fiscal 2025 results

Sales in Fiscal 2025 were $277.7 million, a 5.6% increase compared to $262.9 million in F2024

Happy Belly Accelerates Expansion as U.S. Entry Nears

Happy Belly ramps up Canadian expansion and prepares for U.S. entry as profitability improves and new restaurant concepts gain traction.

MINISO Hello Kitty Pop-Up to Debut at Scarborough Town Centre

MINISO is launching Canada’s first Hello Kitty pop-up at Scarborough Town Centre, highlighting its IP-driven retail strategy.

Must Société opens flagship Jardin de Ville store in Laval (Photos)

Must Société is a leader in mid- to high-end indoor and outdoor furniture, with 16 stores across Québec and Ontario.

Gen Z Canadians reviving mall culture with focus on social shopping: Lightspeed Commerce

83% of Gen Z Canadians say stores with social or community features make them feel more connected, and more than half (52%) have chosen a retailer specifically for its third-space experience.
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