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.

Holiday spending up 4.4% in Canada — despite many shoppers planning to cut back in 2025 (Money.ca)

Artizia hit over $1B in quarterly sales. Why is it doing so well? (BNN)

Fairfax’s Under Armour stake furthers ‘Canada’s Berkshire’ play (Financial Post)

January 11: Canada Post Outlet to Shut in Gastown as London Drugs Closes (Meyka)

FIRST READING: The Canadian downtowns being economically gutted by street disorder (National Post)

Canada Goose reshuffles leadership to drive global growth (Fibre 2 Fashion)

Empire Company unveils Team Canada Olympics campaign (Grocery Business)

Locals celebrate new produce store in Kensington Market focused on affordability (Toronto Today)

Northern Reflections store closing at Newmarket’s Upper Canada Mall (York Region)

What’s next for Gastown retail after London Drugs closes its store? (CBC)

In Toronto’s Crowded Restaurant Scene, Success Depends on What Happens Before Opening (6ix Retail)

Is the closure of a beloved Annex bike shop actually good news? (Toronto Today)

After losing $3K worth of goods in theft, Yaletown business owner calls for accountability (CTV)

Two people allegedly steal hundreds of cosmetic items from Guelph store (CTV)

Man who stole from Winnipeg store staff ‘engaged in full-time dishonesty’ as a job: Crown (CBC)

Toronto Crime Stoppers increases rewards for retail theft tips (CP24)