Retailer Data
Employment falls for 2nd straight month, 68,000 jobs lost in September: Statistics Canada
The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 6.5%.
Aritzia reports Q2 Fiscal 2027 financial results, net revenue up 44.1% to $1.17 billion
Net revenue in Canada increased 19.8% to $390.4 million, compared to $326.0 million in Q2 2026.
Kits Eyecare report preliminary Q3 results, substantial growth in total revenue
Total Revenue grew 21.6% year-over-year to approximately $63.7 million, accelerating from 17.8% growth in Q2 2026.
Retail Insider Releases Q3 2026 Canadian Retail Reports
Retail Insider has released 18 Q3 2026 reports examining Canadian retail sectors, consumer behaviour and the businesses supporting the industry. The collection brings together reporting and data on store investment, real estate, technology, supply chains, marketing, security and policy.
Canadian Retail Construction Hits Decade Low as Scarcity Reshapes Expansion
Canadian retail construction has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, but the national slowdown masks major differences across the country: JLL data.
Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — September 2026: Consumer Spending Becomes Selective
Canadian retail is experiencing widening demand gaps across categories, regions and price points as value considerations move deeper into retailer strategy.
Aritzia Absorbs U.S. Tariff Hit as Growth Outpaces the Cost
Aritzia is absorbing significant U.S. tariff costs as strong American sales growth and margin expansion continue to offset the pressure.
Retail trade sector dips in July: Statistics Canada
Retailing activity at gasoline stations and fuel vendors (-3.5%) contracted in July, offsetting most of the increase recorded in the previous month.
Payroll employment increases in retail trade: Statistics Canada
From February to July, payroll employment in this sector generally trended up, with an overall increase of 25,300 (+1.3%).
Retail sales dip in July: Statistics Canada
The largest decrease was observed at general merchandise retailers, in which retail sales were down 1.9% in July, after increasing 2.5% in June.
RBC: Canadian Consumer Spending Broadens as Cardholder Purchases Rise in August
RBC says Canadian consumer spending remained resilient in August, with gains across goods and services despite higher gasoline costs and trade uncertainty.
Reitmans (Canada) Limited reports Q2 financial results, net revenues decrease 1.9% y/y
Net earnings were $10.1 million ($0.20 basic and diluted earnings per share) as compared with net earnings of $13.1 million ($0.26 basic and diluted earnings per share) a year earlier.
Dollarama Q2 sales increase 17.6% y/y to surpass $2 billion
Net earnings increased by 8.7% to $349.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, compared to $321.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Consumer prices rise 3% y/y in August: Statistics Canada
Although prices for groceries decelerated this month, prices have increased 29.0% since August 2021.
North West Company Sees Northern Retail Spending Rise as First Nations Settlement Payments Accelerate
The North West Company is seeing stronger consumer spending in Northern Canada as First Nations settlement payments reach more communities, while fuel and freight costs remain elevated.
Canadian Small Businesses Grapple With Late Payments and Rising Debt
Daryl Ching of Vistance Accounting says Canadian SMEs are facing cash-flow pressure from late payments, inventory, tariffs and growing debt.
Groupe Dynamite sees revenue increase by 29.8% to $423.6 million in Q2
Net earnings for Q2 2026 increased by $49.5 million or 77.5% compared to Q2 2025.
Empire Company sees Q1 net earnings reach $233 million, a 9.9% y/y increase
The first quarter had sales of $8.475 billion, an increase of 2.6%; same-store sales growth; food increased by 1.2%; and operating income increased by 7.6%.
Canada loses 42,000 jobs in August: Statistics Canada
Wholesale and retail trade (-55,000; -1.8%) recorded the largest decline across industries over the past 12 months.
Lululemon Canada Sales Fall 11% as Outlook Weakens
Lululemon's Canadian revenue fell 11% in Q2 as traffic and product challenges intensified, with the retailer warning of deeper declines ahead.
Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — August 2026 Edition: Demand Strengthens as Volumes Rise
Retail Insider’s first edition of the Canadian Retail Monitor finds demand strengthened, with sales volumes rising faster than headline sales. Health, apparel and general merchandise led growth, while grocery weakened and e-commerce rebounded sharply.
Gather Packaging Pivots to Canada After 50% U.S. Tariff
Toronto-based Gather Packaging is targeting Canadian retailers after a 50% U.S. tariff disrupted a market representing more than 75% of its plant volume.
BRP raises full-year earnings guidance as second-quarter revenue climbs 18.5 per cent
The Quebec-based powersports company reported revenue of $2.24 billion for the three months ended July 31, up from $1.89 billion a year earlier.
Canadian Retailers Enter Holiday 2026 With Spending Momentum and Price-Sensitive Shoppers
Canadian shoppers are spending more heading into Holiday 2026, but Salesforce says price sensitivity, promotions, shipping costs and hybrid shopping will shape the season.
Dr. Phone Fix reports 32% revenue growth in Q2
Revenue increased 32% to $3.76 million, compared with $2.86 million in Q2 2025. Approximately 60% of the year-over-year increase was attributable to same-store sales growth. Revenue also increased 19% from Q1 2026.
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