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Opinion editorial on topics that affect Canadian Retailers

From the Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion and Consumer Caution in Early 2026

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty.

Canada’s Food Inflation Problem Is Getting Worse

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada now leads the G7 with 6.2% food inflation, signaling deeper structural and policy challenges in the food system.

Thinking Outside the Big Box: Small Retail Innovations: CBRE

Mario Toneguzzi -
Seasonal stores and pop-ups like Spirit Halloween, Calendar Club and Cozy have always existed to fill up swing spaces in malls.

McDonald’s Canada Triggers a New Fast-Food Price War

Sylvain Charlebois -
McDonald’s Canada freezes value pricing for a year, forcing rivals to respond and sending ripple effects through restaurants, processors, and Canadian farms.

Chip Wilson’s Board Picks Reveal Lululemon’s Deeper Problem

Jared Gordon -
Chip Wilson’s board nominations highlight deeper strategic issues at Lululemon as the brand grapples with innovation, leadership, and direction.

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