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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For December 17, 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.

Canada’s grocery code of conduct is coming in 2026. What it means for you (Global)

This Year Threatened to Kill Canadian Shopping—But It Didn’t (The Kit)

Gifts with thrift: How to find unique second-hand presents and save money this holiday (Globe & Mail)

Polestar 4 deliveries begin in Canada and the U.S. (Drive Tesla Canada)

Levi’s opening new store in Vancouver is part of bigger expansion in B.C. (Vancouver Sun)

Over 50 SQDC stores to open longer weekends from February (CityNews Montreal)

The ultimate holiday gift guide for Toronto’s Queen West neighbourhood (BlogTO)

Small businesses account for nearly 97% of Edmonton’s local economy: census (CTV)

Here’s a one-stop-shop to buy Canadian (NOW Toronto)

Leduc memorabilia shop motivating people to donate to local food bank (CTV)

‘The response has been incredible’: Krispy Kreme opens doughnut shop in Vancouver (Vancouver Sun)

Jimmy John’s to Open New Store in Toronto (WhatNow)

GTA thieves are going after pricey Pokémon trading cards. How 2 stores say they’re fighting back (CTV)

Police crack down on shoplifting amid rising retail crime in Saskatchewan (Yahoo)

New pop-up store in Toronto turns shopping into a full-on Pokémon adventure (BlogTO)

Filipino bakery chain to close only Vancouver location after nearly 20 years (Daily Hive)

Top retail theft suspect caught by Winnipeg police (Winnipeg Sun)

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Canada moves into a technical recession, but retail sector sees quarterly growth

Retail trade rose 1.0% in the first quarter, with health and personal care retailers (+3.5%) and general merchandise stores (+3.2%) contributing the most to the sector's quarterly growth.

Tilley Expands Retail Footprint With Three New Stores

Tilley is expanding its Canadian store network with new locations at The Well, Victoria and Bayview Village as the brand evolves beyond hats.

Canadians Turn Stores Into ‘Third Spaces’: Adyen

Gen Z’s lead the adoption of stores as third spaces (69%), followed by Millennials (61%), Gen X (57%), and Boomers (51%).

OAKBERRY Açaí Launches 2026 Canada Expansion

Additional locations are currently in development, with more to be announced soon, bringing the Canadian total to over 40 stores by the end of 2026.

Jobs in retail and hospitality sectors continue to decline: Statistics Canada

On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 20,300 (-1.0%).

Canada’s Counter-Tariffs Result in Temporary Price Increases

In 2025, Canada imposed counter-tariffs on US imports, causing a notable increase in retail prices. The analysis reveals that these price hikes were short-lived, largely dependent on retailers' expectations and transparency with consumers.

Oakridge Park Opens to Crowds in Vancouver

Oakridge Park opened to large crowds in Vancouver, unveiling 500,000 square feet of retail with luxury brands, dining and more to come.

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Toronto’s Retail Corridors Are Evolving, Says Arlin Markowitz

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KOMBI Expands Beyond Winter With New Rainwear Collection

Canadian brand KOMBI is expanding beyond winter accessories with a new rainwear collection focused on urban commuting and year-round growth.

Brands Retreat From Pride Sponsorships in Canada as Consumers Scrutinize Support

Major brands are scaling back Pride sponsorships in Canada as consumers increasingly demand authentic, year-round LGBTQ+ support, according to a new study.

EMERGE reports “strong” Q1 2026 results with increase in revenue and gross profit

Q1 revenue grew to $5.9M vs. $5.0M, an increase of 17.5% YoY, marking the 8th consecutive quarter of YoY revenue growth.

Why Physical Grocery Retail Still Drives Product Discovery

Canadian consumers still discover and try food products primarily in-store despite growing digital grocery engagement.

The Scented Market founder Kristy Miller recognized for entrepreneurial growth and community impact: Video

The Scented Market is expanding retail partnerships across Canada and the United States while continuing community-focused initiatives.

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