Welcome to the Daily Synopsis by Retail Insider. We published 9 articles today highlighting recent developments shaping Canadian retail.
Leyad acquired Intercity Shopping Centre in Thunder Bay and plans to revitalize it with a flagship Sport Chek and new tenants. King Living opened its first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30 with modular furniture targeting the Montréal market. Toronto startup Nüu Catering introduced curated office catering services to enhance return-to-office culture through local restaurant partnerships. Canadian retailer Kiokii and… is also expanding across Canada’s top malls as it plans further rapid expansion in the US.
Zellers announced expansion into Ontario with smaller-format stores emphasizing curated assortments and the comeback of the Zeddy plush bear. Purdys Chocolatier is expanding into the Maritimes opening four new stores to meet regional demand. Clean oral care brand Before launched a new compostable mouthwash with plans to distribute through Whole Foods.
🗞️ The Day’s Retail Insider Article List
- Leyad acquires Intercity Shopping Centre in Thunder Bay – Mario Toneguzzi
- Zellers announces plans for expansion into Ontario and Zeddy’s comeback – Mario Toneguzzi
- Before launches Brilliant Breath MouthWash with plans for Whole Foods distribution – Mario Toneguzzi
- Purdys Chocolatier marks next chapter of Canadian growth with Maritimes expansion (Renderings) – Mario Toneguzzi
- Toronto startup Nüu Catering bets office catering can help drive return-to-office culture – Mario Toneguzzi
- King Living opens first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30 – Mario Toneguzzi
- Creative Production Supports Retail Growth in Canada – Craig Patterson
- Kiokii and… Expands Across Canada’s Top Malls Ahead of U.S. Growth – Craig Patterson
- World Cup demand may not translate into revenue gains for many small businesses: Merchant Growth – Mario Toneguzzi
🌐 Canadian Retail News From Around the Web
- Zellers plays with toys, food as retailer’s relaunch reaches Ontario (The Canadian Press)
- A look back at the history of Zellers (The Canadian Press)
- Man sues Birks, Richemont, claims they ‘lost’ his $80K watch (BIV)
- Bryan Yu: Fuel costs cloud B.C. retail sales rebound (VIA)
- Are community stores a thing of the past for Calgary — or is a renaissance around the corner? (CBC)
- Quebecers paying more for less as summer vacation budgets stall, survey finds (CityNews)
- Fire closes Mission Canadian Tire ‘until further notice’ (Mission City Record)
- 22,000 sq. ft. Loblaws City Market opens this month at South Granville SkyTrain station tower (Daily Hive)
- Sunrise Records Coming Soon to Brandon’s Shoppers Mall (Q91.5)
