Opinion
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.
From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Consumer Shifts Define Canadian Retail in Early June
Canadian retail continued to evolve this week, with store expansions, leadership changes, consumer trends, and economic insights shaping the industry's direction.
Canada’s Economy Is Shrinking. Why Hasn’t the Food Sector Followed?
Canada's economy is shrinking, but the food sector remains resilient. Sylvain Charlebois examines why agri-food has held up and the risks ahead.
From The Desk: Retail Reinvention Through Experience, Sustainability and Strategic Growth
This week’s retail insights show Canadian brands expanding thoughtfully with experiential stores, circular economy initiatives, and strategic hiring amid recessionary ...
Why Chicken Prices in Canada Could Surge Again This Summer
Chicken prices in Canada could rise again this summer as supply shortages, imports, and market pressures intensify across the poultry industry.
Why Retail Spaces Aren’t Converting Despite Demand
Retailers are leaving money on the table as poor merchandising and layout prevent stores from converting demand into sales, says an expert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luxury Resale Growth in Canada Signals Consumer Shift
Luxury resale in Canada is surging as consumers shift spending habits, with Mine & Yours reporting strong growth amid changing demand.
Food Inflation Cools, But Canada’s Grocery Pain Is Far From Over
Canada’s food inflation slowed in April, but grocery affordability pressures continue as structural costs and global risks weigh on consumers.
Why Aritzia Keeps Winning in a Fragmented Apparel Market
Aritzia’s growth highlights shifting consumer habits, premium positioning, and the widening divide in apparel retail.
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