Daily Synopsis: September 29, 2026

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Welcome to the Daily Synopsis by Retail Insider. We hope you enjoy the 11 articles we published covering key developments in Canadian retail. Here are a couple highlights with a full list of the day’s articles thereafter.

Aritzia is managing higher U.S. tariffs and the end of duty-free low-value imports while growing revenue and margins, demonstrating how cross-border expansion involves complex trade and real estate considerations. At the same time, Toronto-based STEFF ELEOFF is growing its Canadian retail presence through Holt Renfrew pop-ups at Yorkdale and Bloor Street, blending physical and digital experiences to enhance customer engagement during its FW26 launch. Both highlight distinct growth approaches amid regulatory and market challenges.

Bed Bath & Beyond has returned to Canada with an e-commerce platform, offering a curated selection of about 6,000 home-related products tailored to Canadian consumers under Sleep Country Canada ownership. The retailer plans to open physical stores by late 2027, emphasizing a mix of trusted essentials and new brands in a design-forward approach. At the same time, Craig’s Cookies has expanded to 25 locations across the country using franchising, focusing on balancing market demand and community fit while baking locally in each store.

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