Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 5, 2026

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Celebrate Canada Worldwide eyes new international markets as trade landscape shifts

"Our purpose is really to promote trade, investment and culture."

Corby bets on ready-to-drink growth as consumer habits shift, new CEO says

The company is benefiting from long-term changes in consumer behaviour that favour convenience, portion control and premium products.

Redbrick proposes landmark hotel redevelopment for downtown Victoria

The property was once home to the historic Westholme Hotel, which first opened in 1911.

Pinterest unveils new AI advertising tools as search shifts to conversational discovery

Pinterest rolled out a new set of AI ad tools focused on three things marketers care about right now: performance, workflow efficiency, and interoperability. 

CFIB calls for Alberta small business tax relief alongside energy rebate

The organization said a $100 rebate would represent only a small portion of the higher monthly costs many business owners continue to face.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 26, 2026

Flying Tiger enters Canada with competition, Saks Global rebrands, Lululemon directors approved, Metro strike hits earnings, retail theft pilot in Ottawa sees crime reduction, and other news.

Toronto restaurant to introduce build-your-own pho concept in September

The restaurant will offer customers a choice of ingredients to create individual meals, including traditional broth-based pho as well as dry pho, which the company is introducing as an alternative preparation.

Flying Tiger Opens First Canadian Store, Begins GTA Expansion

Flying Tiger has opened its first Canadian store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, introducing a Danish retail concept built around discovery, design and constantly changing merchandise as the company begins a five-store GTA expansion.

Retail inventory stress soars as tariffs, TikTok trends, and AI gaps challenge planning: DOSS Study

DOSS says 75% of retail professionals have lost sleep over inventory decisions, with tariffs, TikTok trends and AI gaps worsening planning.

Calgary Stampede drives meaningful lift for local businesses: Mastercard Economics Institute

MEI estimates that the 2025 Calgary Stampede generated an approximate 18 per cent lift in spending at local merchants relative to baseline, with restaurants experiencing one of the strongest lifts at roughly 29 per cent.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 25, 2026

Retail Insider published nine articles covering Vaughan Mills' Playdium, Dollarama's market reach, and Kraft Dinner's move into instant noodles, among others.

Why Major Brands Can No Longer Ignore Dollarama

As Dollarama's customer base and traffic grow, suppliers are increasingly viewing the retailer as a strategic channel rather than a secondary outlet.

Gen X Shoppers Want Global Flavours, But Discovery Still Happens in Store: Study

A new Cashew Research study finds Gen X shoppers are increasingly seeking international foods, but product discovery still happens primarily in-store, creating merchandising opportunities for grocery retailers.

Kraft Dinner Expands Into Instant Noodle Category with New KD Ramen Line

Kraft Heinz Canada is expanding the Kraft Dinner brand beyond boxed macaroni and cheese with the launch of KD Ramen, a new instant noodle line rolling out nationally this summer.

Maison Territo Introduces Moooi’s Distinctive Design World to Montréal

Maison Territo is now an official destination for discovering and ordering Moooi furniture, lighting, and accessories in Montréal.

Tourism spending edges up in Q1 2026: Statistics Canada

Tourism spending in Canada (+0.1%) edged up in the first quarter of 2026, as increased spending by international visitors (+0.9%) more than offset lower tourism spending by Canadians in Canada (-0.2%).

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