Retailer News
Levi’s Canadian Retail Strategy Takes Shape After Hudson’s Bay Closure
Levi's adapts its Canadian retail strategy after Hudson's Bay, balancing stores, Walmart, Mark's and Holt Renfrew as global wholesale sales grow.
Toronto Fashion Label Demascaré Expands Into Ready-to-Wear as Shaun Mascarenhas Eyes Retail Growth
Toronto designer Shaun Mascarenhas is expanding Demascaré into ready-to-wear, with local production, selective retail growth and broader ambitions.
Aritzia’s Stronger Store Performance Supports Continued North American Expansion
Aritzia is reporting stronger boutique productivity and customer traffic as it expands across North America. The Vancouver-based fashion retailer plans additional U.S. openings and repositionings in Quebec and California while continuing to invest in larger stores and digital commerce.
Bento launches Nashville hot chicken sushi roll across Canada
Bento’s latest sushi product combines Nashville hot chicken with traditional roll ingredients and will be sold at participating Canadian grocery, retail and post-secondary locations.
Couche-Tard to acquire Irving Oil retail assets in Quebec, Ontario
The convenience store operator has agreed to acquire retail locations, fuel supply arrangements and cardlock sites in Quebec and Ontario, subject to regulatory approvals.
Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season but favour domestic products: PwC
A PwC Canada survey finds 54 per cent of consumers are willing to pay more for Canadian-made goods as planned holiday spending declines 11 per cent.
Maybelline expands mental health campaign to focus on support networks (Video)
Maybelline New York’s latest Brave Together campaign highlights the role of family and friends in mental health support, building on a global program launched in 2020.
Pokémon Card Thefts Push Canadian Retailers to Rethink Store Security
Pokémon card thefts across Canada are prompting retailers to rethink security, insurance, inventory storage and how valuable products are displayed and sold.
Canadians’ confidence in direction of food system weakens: report
A Canadian Centre for Food Integrity survey finds food affordability remains Canadians' top concern as uncertainty about misinformation and artificial intelligence grows.
Montreal’s Transformer Table Reaches $145 Million in Revenue as U.S. Retail Expansion Accelerates
Montreal-founded Transformer Table is expanding its U.S. retail footprint with new microstores and a Maryland flagship as CEO Chris Wantlin discusses the company's revenue growth, retail partnerships and future expansion plans.
Canada’s Menswear Market Is Being Rebuilt as Retailers Invest in Premium and Luxury
Canada’s premium and luxury menswear market is attracting major investment as Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Simons, independent retailers and global fashion houses expand, renovate and rethink physical retail across Canada, even after the loss of major department-store capacity.
Ralph Lauren Home Joins Maison Territo in Montréal
Maison Territo adds Ralph Lauren Home to its curated catalogue, bringing the American brand’s furniture and distinctive design aesthetic to Montréal.
Casavogue Launches Buy More, Save More Promotion in Montréal
Casavogue’s Buy More, Save More promotion offers $500 in savings for every $3,000 spent on a wide selection of furniture.
Egg Club and Serruya Private Equity Announce Joint Venture to Fuel Global Growth Â
New partnership will support expansion of the Toronto-born breakfast brand across North America and international markets.
Canadian Shoppers Grow More Selective as Holiday Spending Intentions Weaken
A new Stifel survey finds Canadian consumers entering the 2026 holiday season with weaker spending conviction. Holiday budget intentions fell sharply, while value retail remains resilient and higher-income shoppers show growing caution across several discretionary categories.
Scarce Retail Space Gives Canadian Landlords New Leverage
Canada’s tight retail real estate market is shifting negotiating power toward landlords as limited construction and high occupancy constrain available space. JLL, Primaris, RioCan, McDonald’s and Empire executives discuss the implications, including the temporary opportunity created by former Hudson’s Bay locations.
Canadian Holiday Shoppers Start Early, Creating New Opportunities for Retail Advertisers
Vistar Media research finds OOH advertising is influencing consumer decisions, online searches and brand consideration ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Canadian Holiday Shoppers Turn to Early Deals and AI as Budgets Face Pressure: Accenture
Accenture forecasts average holiday gifting spend of $717 as consumers seek value, compare prices and use GenAI tools to find deals and products.
Tax and cost pressures holding back most small business from expanding: CFIBÂ
A CFIB survey finds just 7% of small businesses plan significant growth over the next year, with taxes and rising costs cited as key barriers to expansion.
Weston Family’s Wittington to Acquire Boots in US$8.9-Billion Deal
The Weston family is making a major return to British retail with an US$8.9-billion acquisition of Boots, a pharmacy, healthcare and beauty giant with striking parallels to Shoppers Drug Mart.
Lululemon Overhauls Leadership, Taps Walmart Canada Executive as North American Sales Slide
Lululemon is restructuring its leadership team just 29 days into Heidi O’Neill’s tenure, recruiting senior executives from Walmart Canada and Athleta as the Vancouver-based retailer focuses on product, brand and operational execution.
Entertainment Becomes a New Anchor for Canadian Shopping Centres
Entertainment operators are taking larger positions in Canadian shopping centres as landlords redevelop former department stores and add attractions designed to extend visits. JLL is tracking a 16.5-million-square-foot North American pipeline as concepts including Playdium, Activate, Splitsville and Forever Young expand.
Kidfresh Expands to More Than 300 Canadian Stores as Kids’ Frozen Meal Category Grows
The brand is adding Metro Ontario and Pattison Food Group locations while making and packaging its Canadian lineup domestically.
Imaginaire Targets National Expansion with 2–3 New Stores Annually
Quebec-based hobby and collectibles retailer Imaginaire is prioritizing Ontario as it plans two to three new stores annually beginning in 2027 and builds toward a national footprint.
Canadian Travel Brand Monos Plans Retail Expansion as Tariffs Reshape U.S. Strategy
CEO Victor Tam says the Vancouver-based company is deepening its presence in existing Canadian markets while balancing growth between Canada and the U.S.
- Advertisement -
