News at a Glance

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 48 hours.

The Sunday Editorial: The departed department store was a window into the magic of the holiday season (Globe & Mail)

Here’s where new grocery stores opened in and around Toronto in 2025 (BIV)

These grocery items are on the naughty list as food prices keep climbing (CBC)

Paddlers and others bemoan impending loss of Manitoba government map store (CTV)

Liquor store strike coincides with sluggish month for alcohol sales in Canada (CTV)

Shoppers still buying Canadian this holiday season, say Ottawa retailers (CBC)

Here’s where new grocery stores opened in and around Toronto in 2025 (Toronto.com)

Significant increase in the circulation of counterfeit bills in retail stores (CityNews)

‘It’s almost like a reunion’: Customers celebrate as Peavey Mart plans return to Saskatchewan (980 CJME)

Sensory-friendly market aims to be Edmonton’s one-stop shop for neurodivergent customers (CBC)

Rabba, supplier partners support local community with food donations for the holidays (Grocery Business)

7 new and upcoming grocery stores in and around Vancouver (Daily Hive)

Former Hotel Vancouver Florist Is Now Selling Her Holiday Cards Across Canada (Vancouver Magazine)

Art of the candy cane: Calgary business owner shares the secret (CTV)

Inside the Christmas rush at Saskatchewan toy stores, from road trips to last-minute saves (980 CJME)

Made in Canada Grocery Store Guide (Made in CA)