Today’s Retail Insider articles include key moves like Kit and Ace’s new flagship in Victoria, and Galeries de la Capitale welcoming major tenants such as Winners and lululemon. RNR Tire Express is breaking into the Canadian market with its Oshawa debut, offering lease-to-own tire options that respond to affordability concerns. Also covered is why Easter and other seasonal products are stocked months early to manage supply chains and consumer demand. Below, find these articles plus Canadian retail news from around the web.
🗞️ The Day’s Retail Insider Article List
- Amazon Ads unBoxed Toronto Showcases AI Expansion – Craig Patterson
- Nearly half of Canadians regret their debt as persistent ‘debt blind spots’ leave many financially vulnerable: MNP – Mario Toneguzzi
- KRWN founder says Quebec barber brand broadens retail push as network grows to eight locations (Video) – Mario Toneguzzi
- Nutrius CEO says trade uncertainty has had no impact on operations as company pushes innovation pipeline – Mario Toneguzzi
- Why Easter and other seasonal retail items hit shelves months early now: EY Canada – Mario Toneguzzi
- Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save $58 million on groceries in 2025 – Mario Toneguzzi
- Henri sells 2 million bars across Canada in one year – Mario Toneguzzi
- AI fraud hits Canadian companies’ bottom lines: KPMG – Mario Toneguzzi
- Galeries de la Capitale Adding Retail Tenants – Craig Patterson
- Kit and Ace Opens Victoria Flagship Store – Craig Patterson
- AI Reshaping Canadian Consumer Shopping Journey – Craig Patterson
- Leon’s Q4 Results Impacted by Strike, Weather – Craig Patterson
- RNR Tire Express Entering Canada with Oshawa Debut – Lee Rivett
🌐 Canadian Retail News From Around the Web
- Canada’s Plaza Retail REIT Q4 revenue rises (Trading Views)
- New Canadian AI app designed to help families compare grocery store prices (Grocery Business)
- Arc’teryx brand chief Baker says growth mustn’t dilute clarity of its mission (Fashion Network)
- 2026 Retail Secure Awards Announced (Retail Council of Canada)
- Experts link Yellowknife retail closures to weak economy and changing tastes (CBC)
- Quebec retail stores can soon stay open late on weekends — but will they want to? (Montreal Gazette)
- Security guard punches man, threatens to kill him in video shot at Winnipeg Dollarama (CBC)
- Ontario and Nova Scotia to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales between provinces (CTV)
- Japanese grocer Aburi opens third grocery concept store in Vancouver (Grocery Business)
