Retailer Data
Retail-focused strategy delivers strong Q1 results: RioCan
Committed retail occupancy of 98.6% reflects structurally constrained retail supply across RioCan's markets and resilient tenant demand.
Retail Insider Introduces Canadian Retail Sector Analysis
New reporting series from Retail Insider delivers sector-level insight into Canadian retail, connecting trends across categories and consumer behaviour.
High operating costs, uneven consumer spending put restaurants under pressure: Restaurants Canada
Real commercial foodservice sales are expected to decline by 0.2% in 2026 (inflation-adjusted), following 2.3% growth in 2025.
Apple Reports Record Revenue for Second Quarter of 2026
Apple Inc. has announced impressive financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, reporting a record revenue of $111.2 billion.
Happy Belly Food Group Reports $63.1M in 2025 Sales
The increase is attributed to organic baseline restaurant growth, alongside increased restaurant count, which reached 77 operating restaurants in 2025 versus 43 in the prior fiscal year, representing a 79% increase in operating restaurant count.
Canadian Retail Sales Show Uneven Growth as Wellness Spending Surges
Canadian retail sales rose 4.0% in February, driven by health and wellness, while electronics and alcohol categories declined.
Jobs declining in the retail sector: Statistics Canada
On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 26,400 (-1.3%) in February 2026.
Canadian GDP rises slightly in February: Statistics Canada
Real gross domestic product (GDP) was up 0.2% in February, with goods-producing industries driving the growth for the second consecutive month.
Canadian small business sales decline, modest March rebound amid cash flow strain: Xero
Canadian small business sales fell 4.0% in the quarter to March 2026, though March posted 1.0% growth, Xero said amid cash flow pressures.
Gildan reports record first quarter revenue
Record first quarter net sales from continuing operations of $1.17 billion up 63.8% over the prior year.
Dr. Phone Fix sees revenue growth of 19% in 2025
The company operates a network of 44 corporately owned stores across five Canadian provinces.
Primaris REIT sees hike in total rental revenue in Q1
“The quarter reflected strong leasing and operational execution across the portfolio.”
Annual revenue increases 43% for EMERGE Commerce
Annual revenue increased to $27.7 million vs. $19.3 million, an increase of 43% year over year.
Canadian consumer still under pressure with food prices: Dalhousie report
Over 80% of Canadians identify food as the expense that has increased the most.
Yorkdale Outpaces Canadian Malls by $700 Per Square Foot
Yorkdale leads Canadian malls with $2,368 per square foot, outperforming competitors by over $700 in 2025 rankings.
Retail sales surpass $72 billion in February: Statistics Canada
Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 0.6% in February.
Retail security measures driving customers away: DALBAR study
38% of shoppers have abandoned a purchase due to in-store security measures.
Value and Luxury Dominate Canadian Retail: JLL Study
Value and luxury retailers are driving Canadian retail growth as mid-market brands face pressure in a shifting consumer landscape.
Sales at greenhouses rise for 5th consecutive year: Statistics Canada
Total greenhouse area increased by 1.4% to 35.9 million square metres in 2025. Ontario accounted for just under two-thirds (64.9%) of total greenhouse area nationally in 2025.
METRO reports Q2 financial results with sales rising more than 4% from last year
Net earnings of $246.6 million, up 12.1%.
Goodfood Market reports $7 million net loss in Q2
Second quarter results reflect the impact of a temporary Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) license suspension and a softer demand environment.
Consumer spending plans remain muted: Bank of Canada
"Consumers continued to view the labour market as soft, with fears of losing their job still elevated."
Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada
Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.4% on a yearly basis in March, after increasing 4.1% in February.
How Canadian Shopping Centre Performance Has Changed Since Pre-COVID
A comparison of 2019 and 2025 data reveals how Canadian shopping centre performance has shifted, with top-tier malls strengthening their dominance.
Calgary’s retail market remains extremely tight: Barclay Street Real Estate
Central Business District continues to report the highest vacancy among all submarkets at 7.5%.
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