Opinion
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.
From The Desk: Strategic Brick-and-Mortar Growth and Consumer Caution Shape Canadian Retail
Strong Canadian retailer expansions coexist with cautious consumers amid evolving experiential retail, supply challenges, and shifting workforce dynamics.
Recycling Rules Are Quietly Driving Food Inflation in Canada
New recycling policies are adding hidden costs to Canada’s food system, contributing to higher grocery prices and reduced product choice.
Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War
Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.
Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding, So Why Are Jobs Disappearing?
Canadian retailers continue expanding while retail employment declines, raising questions about staffing, service levels, and the future of in-store retail.
Affordability Is Changing How Canadians Eat Protein
Rising food costs and shifting consumer priorities are driving more Canadians toward flexible eating habits and changing protein consumption patterns.
Surveillance Pricing in Canada Raises Consumer Transparency Concerns
Surveillance pricing is emerging as a retail concern in Canada, raising questions about transparency, fairness, and gaps in consumer protection laws.
GLP-1 Drugs Trigger Multi-Billion Dollar Demand Shock in Food Sector
GLP-1 drugs are shifting Canadians from volume to value in food consumption, with major implications for retailers and restaurants.
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.
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