Opinion
From The Desk: Navigating Retail’s Transformation Amid Legacy Resets and Experiential Growth
Canadian retail reshapes with Hudson’s Bay closures, experiential expansions, and evolving consumer trends emphasizing sustainability, technology and affordability.
What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail
La Maison Simons’ Vancouver flagship highlights a shift in downtown retail, as recovery unfolds amid structural changes and new competition.
Grocery Prices Stabilize, but Affordability Remains a Challenge in Canada
Grocery prices are stabilizing in Canada, but affordability challenges persist as many households continue to struggle with rising food costs.
From The Desk: Retail Revitalization and Strategic Expansion in Canada
This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.
How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail Staff
Inside luxury retail staffing, from empowerment and culture to commission structures and team-based service models. Craig Patterson interviews expert Douglas Mandel.
Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada
Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.
Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada
Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.
Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions
Faulty meat scales may be costing Canadians millions annually, raising concerns about grocery pricing accuracy and regulatory oversight.
From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail
Canadian retail hits a turning point as expansion, real estate deals, and shifting consumer behaviour reshape performance across the sector.
Small Business: Elevating First Impressions Online
By Erin Shea, Senior Director of North America Marketing at VistaPrint, packaging is the first storefront for small businesses online.
Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation
As Canada’s middle class erodes, the country’s food economy is splitting, driving persistent inflation and weakening innovation.
Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada
Oil and fertilizer spikes tied to Iran tensions could drive a new wave of food price increases across Canada in the months ahead.
How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Retail & Store Execution
Inside luxury retail execution, from flagship storytelling and pop-up strategy to operational playbooks that scale performance. Craig Patterson interviews expert Douglas Mandel.
How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.
How Luxury Retail Actually Works: Product Strategy
Inside product strategy in luxury retail, from scarcity and symbolism to brand elevation and disciplined positioning.
Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem
Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Evolving Consumer Engagement Define Retail in April 2026
Retail trends highlight acquisitions, cautious expansion, and experiential growth as brands navigate 2026 challenges and shifting consumer expectations.
Reinvention and the Luxury Career Journey
How reinvention, adaptability and strategic pivots shape long-term success in the luxury retail career journey.
Why a Ceasefire Won’t Lower Grocery Prices in Canada
Oil volatility, not falling prices, is driving sustained food inflation across Canada, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
As Grocery Theft Rises, Surveillance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Canada
As grocery theft rises, surveillance tactics in Canada face growing scrutiny over privacy, rising costs, and deepening food insecurity.
Food Fraud Is Becoming a Business Model in Canada
Food fraud in Canada is rising as economic pressures grow, exposing gaps in oversight and raising serious questions about trust in the food system, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.
Why Toronto’s 4-Store public grocery test will not work: Bruce Winder
After the 3 major grocers pay all of their bills, they make $ 4 of profit on every $ 100 they sell.
Government Grocery Stores Won’t Fix Food Affordability in Canada
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois explains why government grocery stores won’t work in Canada and what can actually improve food affordability.
Food Prices Reshape Easter Dinner in Canada in 2026
Rising food prices in Canada are shifting Easter dinner choices in 2026, as consumers trade tradition for affordability.
Fast Food Is No Longer the Cheap Option in Canada
Fast food is losing its value edge in Canada as prices rise and consumers shift spending to grocery and more selective dining choices.
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