Today’s Retail Insider articles are listed below, followed by Canadian Retail News From Around the Web. Highlights include Loblaw’s $2.4 billion investment plan to open 70 new stores and renovate nearly 200 locations, showcasing major growth in Canadian grocery. Valentine’s Day spending surged 48% nationally, driven by a 457% jump at florists and increased restaurant sales. Amazon expanded Same-Day Delivery in key provinces, while AI adoption accelerates among top Canadian retailers, signaling the industry’s pivot to technology-driven efficiency and consumer engagement. These developments underscore ongoing transformation in retail operations and customer reach.
🗞️ The Day’s Retail Insider Article List
- Valentine’s Day Spending in Canada Jumps 48%: Moneris – Craig Patterson
- Canadians travelling less to the U.S.: Statistics Canada report – Mario Toneguzzi
- Loblaw to invest $2.4 billion with plans to build 70 new stores – Mario Toneguzzi
- From The Desk: Retail Expansion and Innovation Signal Resilience – Craig Patterson
- IKEA Canada launches new YouTube Series “IKEA Kitchen Showroom Showdown” (Video) – Mario Toneguzzi
- Amazon expands Same-Day Delivery options across more Canadian cities – Mario Toneguzzi
- Waterworks Food Hall launches new $15 lunch program at select restaurants – Mario Toneguzzi
- Global demand for Alberta surges visitor economy – Mario Toneguzzi
- CHFA NOW Vancouver announces 5 trends leading wellness aisles across Canada – Mario Toneguzzi
- EMERGE signs definitive agreement to acquire Viral Loops – Mario Toneguzzi
- Reitmans announces Board leadership transition – Mario Toneguzzi
- AI Adoption Accelerates Across Canadian Retail – Lee Rivett
🌐 Canadian Retail News From Around the Web
- Canada’s Sukoshi Mart plans to launch 40 stores in the US by the end of 2026 (Inside Retail Asia)
- Rosenberg Research Says Canada’s Retail Sector Moves Back Into Recession (Market Screener)
- New renderings of Aritzia’s flagship store and restaurant in downtown Vancouver (Daily Hive Vancouver)
- Quebec stores to be allowed to stay open later starting March 11 (CTV)
- Independent book stores in Toronto to find your next Booktok read (Curiosity)
- Brand new café opens at SW Calgary Westbrook station (CityNews Calgary)
- Mounties arrest dozens for retail theft at Metrotown mall in Burnaby, B.C. (TorStar)
- 4 suspects wanted in connection with smash-and-grab robbery at Burlington jewelry store (CTV)
- Ottawa police working on ‘downtown core safety plan’ to address hot spots (CTV)
