Retailer Data

Coverage and analysis of retail earnings, industry data releases, and third-party research impacting Canadian retailers.

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Fuel boosts retail sales growth to $73 billion in April: Statistics Canada

June 19, 2026

The largest increase in retail sales in April was observed at gasoline stations and fuel vendors (+5.1%).

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Empire Company sees sales reach $31.95 billion in Fiscal 2026, more growth planned for FreshCo brand

June 18, 2026

In fiscal 2027, the Company expects to open approximately 15 new FreshCo stores across Western Canada, Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

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Canadian cardholder spending holds up but momentum eases: RBC report

June 18, 2026

Clothing, shoes and related apparel remained a notable source of strength with spending rising 1.8%, and maintaining a 1% three-month average gain.

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Reitmans sees slight revenue growth in Q1

June 16, 2026

Comparable sales, which include e-commerce net revenues, were up 0.3%.

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Groupe Dynamite posts 37% revenue growth and 4-year high gross margin in Q1

June 16, 2026

Retail sales per square foot increased by 32.4% compared to Q1 2025, reaching $1,001 in Q1 2026.

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Roots reports Q1 sales growth of 6.5% to $42.6 million

June 12, 2026

Net loss totaled ($10.1) million, as compared to ($7.9) million in Q1 2025.

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Dollarama sees more than 21% year-over-year sales growth in Q1, surpassing $1.8 billion

June 11, 2026

Net earnings increased by 10.4% to $302.3 million, resulting in a 13.3% increase in diluted net earnings per common share to $1.11, compared to $0.98.

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Financial anxiety surges in Canada as costs climb

June 11, 2026

The number of those gripped by anxiety when thinking about personal finances has surged to 60%.

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Jobs increase in May, unemployment rate edges down: Statistics Canada

June 5, 2026

Accommodation and food services sees employment growth while wholesale and retail trade experience decrease.

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Lululemon Sees Canadian Sales Decline as North American Growth Slows

June 4, 2026

Lululemon reported declining sales in Canada and lowered its annual outlook as the retailer works to rebuild momentum in North America amid growing competition.