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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Who Shopped HBC’s Women’s Floor, and Where They’ve Gone

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Are Canadian Retailers Making Shopping Too Complicated? Samsung Research Raises Questions

New Samsung Canada research finds that 68% of Canadians say technology gives them more to manage. Samsung executive Tarik Akad tells Retail Insider why retailers should reconsider how apps, loyalty programs and digital communications affect the customer experience.

Canadians keep spending through higher oil prices but momentum eased in September: RBC

RBC data shows Canadian consumer spending continued to grow in September, led by services, while higher fuel costs pressured household purchasing power and discretionary goods spending remained subdued.

Canadian Retailers Face a Costly Employee Retention Challenge

Canadian retailers face rising employee turnover costs. Suzanne Sears explains how training and career development can help businesses retain staff.

Golf Town invests $15 million in Oakville flagship store

The 40,000-square-foot Oakville store becomes Golf Town’s 50th Canadian location, featuring expanded custom fitting, golf simulators and dedicated brand spaces.

Reitmans commits to providing one million meals through five-year food bank partnership

The Canadian apparel retailer is marking its 100th anniversary with a five-year partnership with Food Banks Canada to support people facing food insecurity.

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SMYTHE Appoints Former Canada Goose Executive Ana Mihaljevic CEO as Brand Expands

Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

Thai Express Is Betting on Calamari as Canada’s Next Quick-Service Premium Protein

Following the success of last year's lobster launch, the Canadian-born QSR brings another premium seafood favourite beyond the traditional restaurant appetizer.

Retail Insider @ Rotman Returns November 3 with Four Canadian Retail Leaders Exploring Customer Fit

Retail Insider and Rotman reunite November 3 for four fireside chats on finding customer fit. Leaders from Harry Rosen, Roots, SMYTHE and Absolutely Fabrics will discuss changing consumer expectations, retail strategy and the future of Canadian retail.

AI-Powered Scams Target Holiday Shoppers as Retail Fraud Risks Rise, Infobip Report Finds

Infobip’s 2026 Fraud & Security Report examines how AI is scaling phishing scams and how retailers can use AI-powered detection to protect shoppers.

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