Retailer News
MANMADE Opens First Store at CF Carrefour Laval
MANMADE opens its first store at CF Carrefour Laval, marking a shift from DTC as the Montréal brand expands into physical retail.
Frette Opens First Canadian Boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville
Italian luxury linen brand Frette opens its first Canadian boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville with a new experiential retail concept.
Charcoal Group to open five new restaurants across Ontario
Charcoal Group, with over 65 years in the hospitality industry, has a group of full-service restaurants across in Southern Ontario.
Warehouse One Collapse Signals Structural Shift in Canadian Apparel Retail
The collapse of Warehouse One and Bootlegger reflects mounting pressure on Canada’s middle-market apparel sector and regional malls.
Loblaw Says ChatGPT Grocery Integration Is Ahead of Plan
Loblaw says customer adoption of its ChatGPT grocery integration is ahead of expectations as the retailer expands AI initiatives.
Warehouse One and Bootlegger to Liquidate All Stores Under CCAA
Warehouse One and Bootlegger will liquidate all 128 stores across Canada after filing for CCAA protection in Manitoba.
Sonic Boom at 25: Inside a Toronto Record Store’s Survival and Growth
Sonic Boom marks 25 years in Toronto, tracing its survival through music retail decline, vinyl resurgence, and evolving consumer demand.
HANK. Reveals First Stores as Retail Veterans Target Menswear Gap
HANK. will open its first Ontario stores in late summer 2026 as veteran retail executives target Canada’s premium menswear gap.
City-run grocery stores not the solution to high food prices: MEI
The grocery sector is well known for its razor-thin profit margins, which hover between three and five per cent.
Edo Japan expands across Canada as franchisee reinvestment drives growth and multi-unit ownership
Founded in Calgary, the quick‑service restaurant brand specializing in Japanese‑style cuisine is nearing 220 locations nationwide, with approximately 70 per cent of franchisees committed to multi‑unit ownership.
RioCan Sees Retail Leasing Surge as HBC Spaces Refilled
RioCan reports strong leasing spreads and occupancy, with former Hudson’s Bay spaces re-leased as demand for retail space remains high.
Canada retail sector nearing turning point as rising unemployment, consumer caution signal slowdown: CoStar
Many households already face high housing costs and limited income growth, which increases the likelihood of more selective spending.
Chatters marks 35 years with focus on people, digital growth and national expansion
Chatters operates more than 115 locations nationwide and positions itself as a salon-based retailer offering both services and professional beauty products.
EQB secures final approval for PC Financial acquisition
EQB expects the acquisition to close in the summer of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Primaris REIT Repurposing Malls After Hudson’s Bay Closures
Primaris REIT is repurposing former Hudson’s Bay stores, turning anchor closures into a strategy to reshape Canadian shopping centres.
Happy Belly Food Group acquiring 50% of Ghost Taco
Ghost Taco is a fast-growing Ontario-based fast-casual restaurant brand specializing in bold, Mexican-inspired tacos, bowls, sides and desserts.
Kantar: Brands Risk Missing Canada’s High-Value Seniors
Canadians in their "third age" (60–80) aren't retreating from life, they're travelling, dining out, adopting new tech, and spending.
Kinton Ramen introduces 1st food court concept at Waterfront Centre Vancouver
This new opening represents the brand's 12th location in British Columbia and serves as the first of several planned food court expansions across the province.
Splitsville Bowl Expands Across Canada with New Centres
Splitsville Bowl accelerates Canadian expansion with new locations, targeting retail hubs and redefining bowling as social entertainment.
How Cadillac Fairview Drives Shopping Centre Productivity
An inside look at how Cadillac Fairview drives high shopping centre productivity through tenant mix, experience, and strategic investment.
Toronto’s Basil Box to Shut Down All Locations by May 14
Basil Box will close all Canadian locations by May 14, ending a Toronto fast-casual brand as rising costs and shifting demand pressure the sector.
Pierre Cardin Opens First Canadian Store in Expansion
Pierre Cardin opens its first Canadian store at Tsawwassen Mills as a Vietnam-led operator begins a national retail expansion.
FIFA World Cup a prime opportunity for small businesses: VistaPrint
With an estimated $3.8 billion benefit for Canada as 2026 World Cup co-host, the FIFA World Cup will be a prime opportunity for small businesses to enhance visibility from increased demand.
Deloitte: Export diversification now an execution challenge for Canadian firms
Preparedness and capability — not market access — increasingly determine which organizations can compete in today’s trade environment.
Fairmont Waterfront announces multi-year renovation plan
This initial phase marks the transformation of 96 guest rooms across the hotel's top four floors, introducing a refined design that reimagines the property's signature Pure Coastal Luxury identity.
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