OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO
OPA! of Greece has appointed Simran Singh as President and CEO. He joined the brand in 2014 and now brings 12+ years of experience.
MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion
Mary Brown's Chicken has over 290 locations across Canada and is growing.
Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President
Since joining Kits in January 2022 as Senior Vice President, Operations, and later serving as Chief Business Development Officer.
PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Cara Keating, CEO of PepsiCo Canada, receives RCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her impact on retail and consumer goods in Canada.
PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den
PÜR Gum founder Jay Klein discusses growth, retail strategy, and his return to Dragons’ Den after building a global CPG brand.
Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year
Jillian Harris to receive RCC award, recognized for building The Jilly Box into a purpose-driven Canadian retail platform.
VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body
Canadians are increasingly seeking products that support both their well-being and environmentally responsible practices.
London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire
London Drugs president Clint Mahlman will retire after 41 years, as longtime executive Nick Curalli is named successor.
RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement
Retail Council of Canada names Browns Shoes CEO Michael Brownstein as Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
VIDEO: Healthy Planet sees rise of micro meals and demand for cleaner, nutritious snack options
Future store formats will continue to reflect consumer preference for convenient, partially prepared meal options that support healthier eating.
Egg Club founder targets rapid expansion after launching breakfast QSR concept
The idea for Egg Club emerged in 2018 as Jason Yu evaluated the competitive landscape for breakfast food.
SUKOSHI Founder Linda Dang Builds North American Beauty Retail Powerhouse
Linda Dang is scaling SUKOSHI across North America with an experience-led retail strategy rooted in Asian beauty and brand acceleration.
VIDEO: Food inflation in Canada: Why grocery prices remain high and what’s next: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Charlebois indicates Canada has recorded higher food inflation than other G7 countries in recent months.
Chatime focuses on strengthening brand leadership in Canada as expansion continues cautiously: Trinh Tham interview
Chatime currently operates about 100 locations across Canada, primarily in Ontario and British Columbia, and opened six new stores last year while preparing additional locations that are expected to come online this year.
Specsavers appoints Jane Hoban as Managing Director to lead next phase of Canadian expansion
Since entering the Canadian market in 2021, Specsavers said it has rapidly expanded to become one of the country's leading optical providers.
VIDEO: Iran conflict’s impact on retailers and consumers
Retailers are focusing on controlling costs and expanding private-label offerings while increasing promotions to help shoppers manage tighter budgets.
The Reset Team Leads Retail Merchandising in Canada
Canadian firm The Reset Team helps retailers nationwide with scalable merchandising, fixture installation and precise execution for complex rollouts.
Into the Kitchen Brings Toronto’s Top Kitchens to Guests
Into the Kitchen puts guests beside top Toronto chefs for a three-hour kitchen immersion, with optional chef’s menu and wine pairing.
Retail Insider Partners with EcoLuxLuv Communications & Marketing Inc.
Retail Insider has formed a national partnership with EcoLuxLuv Communications & Marketing Inc. (ELL Comms) to expand its editorial reach and commercial presence across Canada.
Roots Appoints Rosie Pouzar as Chief Commercial Officer
Roots names Rosie Pouzar Chief Commercial Officer to advance growth strategy and strengthen commercial execution.
VIDEO: Grocery Shift: Discount expansion, rising food inflation, trade uncertainty reshape market
Canada’s grocery store density is declining. The country now has about 19 to 20 stores per 100,000 people, down from more than 22 per 100,000 in 2020.
Reitmans announces Board leadership transition
The company operates 388 stores under three distinct banners consisting of 218 Reitmans, 85 PENN., and 85 RW&CO.
VIDEO: Nearly half of Canadian restaurants losing money or barely breaking even, warns Restaurants Canada CEO
44 per cent of restaurants were in that position as of November 2025, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic norms when roughly 10 to 12 per cent struggled to turn a profit.
From Pandemic Layoff to Building Businesses in Alberta
After a 2020 layoff, Alberta entrepreneur Darcy Skarsen and his wife Elaine built Pita Pit locations, a bowling alley, and other businesses.
VIDEO: Calgary’s Chinook, Market Mall post double-digit holiday sales gains: Cadillac Fairview executive
Continued leasing demand could push occupancy even higher by the end of next year.
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