Opinion
Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time
Canadian grocery shoppers are making more frequent purchases with smaller baskets as traditional grocers lose share, private labels gain ground and consumers increasingly spread spending across multiple retail channels.
Community pharmacies play a bigger role in Canadians’ health and local economies than many realize (Opinion)
Community pharmacy contributes nearly $23 billion annually to Canada’s economy.
From The Desk: Expansion and Adaptation Define This Week’s Canadian Retail Landscape
Canadian retail accelerates expansion with new stores and strategic investments amid evolving consumer demands and trade challenges.
Lessons for Mid-Market Retail from the Roots Acquisition
The Roots acquisition offers lessons for mid-market retailers on differentiation, brand value, cultural relevance and protecting the assets customers value.
Ottawa’s Tariff Retaliation Risks Raising Grocery Prices for Canadians
Sylvain Charlebois warns that Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. food, ingredients and agricultural inputs could raise grocery prices and increase costs across the food supply chain.
From The Desk: Strategic Adaptation and Growth Define Canadian Retail in August 2026
Canadian retail shows resilience and strategic growth with expansions, AI-driven transformations, and evolving consumer behaviours amid economic challenges.
Canada Could Lose 2,500 Restaurants in 2026 as Industry Pressures Mount
Canada may avoid the 4,000 restaurant losses once forecast for 2026, but Sylvain Charlebois says up to 2,500 could still disappear as industry pressures intensify.
Canada’s Supply Management System Must Evolve: 10 Myths That Need Rethinking
Sylvain Charlebois examines 10 common myths about Canada’s supply management system, from dairy prices and subsidies to milk dumping, trade and reform.
From The Desk: Strategic Expansions and Resilience Shape Canadian Retail Landscape
Canadian retail sees continued store expansion, shifting real estate strategies and changing consumer behaviour amid ongoing economic and labour market pressures.
From The Desk: Navigating Growth and Resilience in Canadian Retail
This week in Canadian retail, growth initiatives, rising real estate demands, and strategic leadership shifts highlight sector resilience amid market challenges.
Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle
Australian beef imports may help keep Canadians buying beef as domestic prices remain high, preserving long-term demand while Canada's cattle industry rebuilds.
Trump’s New Tariffs Put Canada’s Food Economy at Risk
Sylvain Charlebois argues that Canada must urgently re-engage with Washington as new U.S. tariffs threaten alcohol, dairy and broader food-sector trade.
Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending
Sylvain Charlebois examines how permanent daylight time could shift Canadian food spending between grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses.
Food Safety Needs an AI Upgrade: Why Better Risk Communication Matters for Grocery Retail
Opinion: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois examines how AI could transform food safety communications, helping grocery retailers, suppliers and consumers navigate recalls with greater precision and confidence.
Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces
Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.
Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)
Beauty consumers have never had more choice, yet finding the right product can feel harder than ever.
Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk
As CUSMA enters review and China imposes new duties on Canadian products, Canada's agri-food sector faces mounting trade uncertainty that threatens investment and economic growth.
Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada
Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.
Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney
Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.
From The Desk: Canadian Retail Evolution Through Innovation, Expansion, and Experience
This week's retail news highlighted an industry balancing change and opportunity. From the end of a chapter in Canadian furniture manufacturing to major investments in luxury retail, experiential concepts, and new store openings, retailers continue to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and economic pressures.
The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada
Supplier-funded grocery promotions may be creating hidden costs throughout Canada's food supply chain. Sylvain Charlebois examines how these practices can affect prices over time.
Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Supply Chain Backlog Remains: Scandiweb (Opinion)
US and Iran announced a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but more than 800 vessels remain stranded and freight rates may take months to normalize.
Generation X Leads Canadians in Throwing Away Food Past Date Labels: Survey
New survey data suggest Generation X is the most likely Canadian age group to discard food after date labels pass, while Gen Z appears more willing to assess food quality before throwing it away.
The New Retail Risk Strategy: Better Employee Experience: Citation Canada (Opinion)
23% of employed Canadians reported their workplace was not psychologically safe, while 24% said they experienced burnout “most of the time” or “always.”
What Happened to Canada’s Women’s Fashion Chains?
Many of Canada’s iconic women’s fashion chains have disappeared. Retail expert Antony Karabus explains how fast fashion, casualization and economic shifts changed the industry.
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