Sleep Country completes Sleep Number acquisition, ranking Canada's grocery loyalty programs, Atlantic salmon prices jump in July, Giant Tiger shutting downtown Winnipeg store, Quebec gov't extends hours for 'erotic' stores, and other news.

Couche-Tard’s Żabka acquisition adds more than 13,000 stores, while giving the Canadian retailer access to advanced convenience technology, compact formats and digital capabilities. Retail strategist Carl Boutet says the Polish convenience retailer’s compact stores, autonomous technology and digital capabilities could make the US$8.6-billion acquisition particularly significant for Couche-Tard’s global business.

The partnership will see Tyla featured in brand campaigns, social media content and in-store advertising, beginning with the fall campaign and continuing through additional promotional initiatives the company plans to unveil later this summer.

Casavogue has extended its Summer Sale for a limited time, with savings of up to 50% across all categories and up to 60% on select liquidation pieces.

If completed, the deal would be the largest acquisition in Couche-Tard's history.

At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company operated 2,361 retail stores and more than 1,280 SRS locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico.

Empire said the food loss and waste reduction included 40.6 million pounds of food donated across Canada during fiscal 2026, while another 5.2 million pounds of food was diverted through the FoodHero program.

The monthly increase in May was concentrated in food and beverage retailers (+5,100; +1.0%), motor vehicle and parts dealers (+1,100; +0.5%) and general merchandise retailers (+1,000; +0.4%).

Loblaw expects to open about 75 stores in 2027 as it expands No Frills, Maxi and its pharmacy network amid sustained demand for discount grocery shopping.

Canada Goose says apparel, rainwear and windwear generated nearly 40% of first-quarter revenue as the luxury retailer expands beyond winter parkas, with Canada outperforming the U.S. market.

T&T Supermarket's first California store generated the highest first-week sales in Loblaw history as the Canadian retailer accelerates its U.S. expansion.

Shoppers Drug Mart Expanding lower-priced fresh food, Aesop expanding Canadian store network, World Cup drove international card use in Canada, Canada Goose reports positive earnings, and other news.

Shoppers Drug Mart is expanding pharmacy care clinics and testing lower-priced food as healthcare-services sales outpace front-store growth.

Aesop, an Australian skincare retailer, is opening a boutique at CF Richmond Centre, continuing its expansion across Canada. This move marks a significant milestone in Aesop's strategy to establish standalone stores and enhance direct-to-consumer connections.

Second quarter net sales from continuing operations were $1.58 billion, up 72.3% over the prior year.

Save-On-Foods and five additional banners are now on DoorDash, offering in-store prices and member-exclusive pricing for More Rewards members.