Canadian Shopping Centre Performance Trends (2023–2025)
Three-year data reveals widening performance gaps among Canadian shopping centres as top-tier malls strengthen their dominance.
Canadian Spending Holds Steady as Consumers Shift Priorities
Moneris data shows Canadians remain cautious but continue spending, with shifts toward value, essentials, and experiences.
More businesses have been closing than opening in Canada: CFIB
The entrepreneurial drought, a sustained period of four or more quarters where business exits outpace new business entries, has been ongoing since early 2024.
Canadian Milk Prices Hit Record Highs, Regional Gaps Widen
Field Agent data shows Canadian milk prices rising faster than farmgate costs, with major regional gaps and higher prices than the U.S.
Canadian Spending Intentions Weaken as Consumer Pressures Build
Stifel survey shows weakening Canadian spending intentions, with apparel and discretionary categories under pressure in 2026.
Playoff Hockey Boosts Restaurant Spending Across Canada
Moneris data shows playoff hockey drives significant restaurant spending increases near arenas in Canadian cities during key games.
Canadian Retail Hiring Stalls as Market Shifts Emerge
Retail hiring in Canada stalls in March as Suzanne Sears highlights regional shifts, inventory delays, and growing recruitment challenges.
Canadians experiencing ‘financial whiplash’ as economic uncertainty persists: MNP
61% say they are experiencing ‘financial whiplash’ as shifting conditions repeatedly disrupt their financial plans, while 74% say rising prices for essentials like food and gas are straining their finances.
Reitmans reports Q4 and year-end results
Net loss was $4.9 million for the quarter and $0.9 million for the year.
Roots reports strong Q4 and Fiscal 2025 results
Sales in Fiscal 2025 were $277.7 million, a 5.6% increase compared to $262.9 million in F2024
Gen Z Canadians reviving mall culture with focus on social shopping: Lightspeed Commerce
83% of Gen Z Canadians say stores with social or community features make them feel more connected, and more than half (52%) have chosen a retailer specifically for its third-space experience.
Downtown Vancouver Retail Stabilizes, but Growth Stalls
Downtown Vancouver retail shows signs of stability, but growth remains uneven as local demand rises and consumer behaviour shifts.
Soft Start to 2026 Masks Resilient Consumer Spending in Canada
Canada’s retail sector shows a soft start to 2026, but resilient consumer spending and strong discretionary demand signal underlying strength.
Fake product reviews surging in AI era: Omnisend
30% of online reviews on average are fake or misleading, and 82% of consumers encounter fake reviews at least once a year.
Groupe Dynamite delivers record Fiscal 2025 results, revenue surpasses $1.3 billion
Revenue increased by 36.7% to $1,310.2 million in Fiscal 2025, compared to $958.5 million in Fiscal 2024.
Canadian GDP on the rise in January, retail sector up: Statistics Canada
The retail trade sector expanded 0.8% as six of its nine subsectors were up in January
Tourism sector sees growth in Q4 2025: Statistics Canada
Annually, real tourism GDP grew 2.2% in 2025. By comparison, economy-wide real GDP by industry grew 1.6%.
From Chaos to Control: UPS Capital Report Highlights How Merchants Can Win the Last-Mile Battle
With 73% of businesses covering shipping mishap losses out-of-pocket, learn how merchants can regain control of last-mile logistics to manage costs and meet rising consumer expectations.
Ossington and Leslieville Hit Zero Retail Availability
Ossington and Leslieville record zero retail availability as demand surges across Toronto’s busiest neighbourhood corridors.
Consumer sector remains resilient but increasingly battle-worn: TD
Goods spending has recently been driven by necessities.
Dollarama Shares Fall as Australia Expansion Weighs on Outlook
Dollarama beats Q4 earnings but lowers outlook as Australia investment pressures margins and near-term profitability.
Dollarama sales surpass $7 billion in its fiscal year
In Canada, Comparable store sales, determined on a 52-week basis, increased by 4.2%, compared to 4.6% growth in the previous year.
Groupe Dynamite Earnings Expected to Surge
Groupe Dynamite is expected to post strong Q4 results, with rising sales, margin expansion, and continued growth momentum.
Retail sales on the rise: Statistics Canada
Following a decline of 1.6% in December, motor vehicle and parts dealers (+2.0%) recorded the largest increase in retail sales in January.
Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs: CFIB
Several cost concerns increased this month, with the share of businesses worried about fuel costs jumping from 36% in February to 50% in March.
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