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Open Banking to Reshape Retail Payments in Canada
Open banking is set to change how Canadians pay, as trust begins to influence checkout decisions for retailers.
Canadiens Playoffs Drive Restaurant Spending Surge in Montreal
Moneris data shows Canadiens playoff games boosted restaurant spending near the Bell Centre and across Montreal during the NHL postseason.
Tre’dish launches SproutAI, the first AI grocery assistant built to optimize budgets
Grocery affordability remains one of the most acute financial pressures facing Canadian households.
Tim Hortons launches campaign to hire 10,000 local people, addresses Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Tim Hortons is the largest restaurant chain in Canada, with 4,000 restaurants – more restaurants per capita than any other brand anywhere in the world.
Taxing Convenience Foods Punishes the Wrong Canadians
Quebec’s food tax changes are reigniting debate over whether taxing convenience foods unfairly burdens seniors, single households, and working Canadians.
RONA continues transformation journey with 8 new RONA+ stores
RONA says recent store modernizations added new features, expanded departments and converted several locations to the RONA+ banner.
The Brick launches the Shaq-O-Pedic Collection
O’Neal partnered with The Brick to bring his vision of comfortable, stylish and accessible furniture to Canadians.
Calgary-based Wild Rose Brewery celebrating 30 years
Wild Rose expanded its brewing operations with the opening of a state-of-the-art production facility in Foothills Industrial in 2013.
FASHIONPHILE names Cardi B global brand ambassador for 2026 campaign
The partnership will anchor its “Get Your Bag” campaign, which was shot in New York City and features still images and video of Cardi B with products from FASHIONPHILE’s inventory of pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories.
Double Click: Big Foot, The Easter Bunny & Surveillance Pricing: Bruce Winder
Surveillance pricing or algorithmic pricing has become a buzzword over the last few months and involves the use of specific consumer data points.
Nespresso Canada donation launches biodiversity restoration projects in B.C. and Quebec
Funding will support Tree Canada’s new Biodiversity Restoration Initiative, a program aimed at restoring ecosystems through the planting of native and climate-adapted trees and plants in ecologically significant areas across the country.
Daily Synopsis: May 22, 2026
Canadians making more trips with smaller baskets at the grocery store, questions about future of downtown Vancouver Hudson's Bay, Sobeys debuts new store concept in Welland ON, dollar store opens in Elliott Lake, and other news.
From The Desk: Retail Resilience and Experiential Growth in Canadian Markets
Canadian retailers expand experiential and sustainable footprints while navigating inflation and evolving consumer behaviours shaping urban and mixed-use markets.
Luxury Shoppers Are Still Spending, But More Carefully: Canada Goose
Canada Goose’s latest earnings call suggests luxury shoppers remain active, but retailers are seeing more cautious and selective spending patterns.
Why Food Brands Are Quietly Reversing Skimpflation
Food brands are reformulating products as consumers push back against years of ingredient cuts and declining food quality.
Retail sales jump to $72.7 billion in March: Statistics Canada
Retail sales were up 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a seventh consecutive quarterly increase.
Tim Hortons to build or renovate 480 restaurants across the country
Canadian restaurant owners are investing $270 million, in addition to Tim Hortons corporate investing an additional $130 million.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities launches national initiative to build 25 new community soccer pitches
Jumpstart has provided more than 4.5 million opportunities for Canadian kids to get into the game since 2005.
Canadians shifting focus to everyday loyalty rewards, Scene+ and Bond report says
Canadians are holding an estimated $13 billion to $15 billion in unredeemed loyalty points.
Tahini’s to roll out Shawarma Ramen across Canada after initial test launch
The national launch marks a broader expansion of a product the company has spent two years developing as it looks to build on customer interest in fusion-style menu offerings and social media engagement.
SKYBIRD Asian Grill opens fourth location as it prepares for continued growth
SKYBIRD Asian Grill has opened its fourth location at 2183 Rue Ste-Catherine West in Montréal, continuing its fast-casual growth.
Sports Retail Shows Resilience in Canada
SportChek growth, fanwear demand, and rising interest in soccer highlight resilience in Canada’s sports retail sector.
Jersey Mike’s to open second downtown Toronto location as Redberry expands Canadian footprint
Redberry continues a broader plan to grow Jersey Mike’s presence in Canada, where the company says it aims to reach 300 locations by 2035.
nixit expands into Loblaw grocery banners with sexual wellness products
The move marks nixit’s first expansion into the Canadian mass grocery channel and increases its domestic retail footprint by 52 per cent.
Ferrari-Themed Calgary Fundraiser Supports Alberta Children’s Hospital
Ferrari-themed Calgary fundraiser supports Alberta Children’s Hospital with a luxury Maranello trip and community-driven charity campaign.
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