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Canadians in their "third age" (60–80) aren't retreating from life, they're travelling, dining out, adopting new tech, and spending.

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 accelerates Canadian expansion with new locations, targeting retail hubs and redefining bowling as social entertainment.

High shopping centre productivity does not happen by accident. At Cadillac Fairview, it is the result of a deliberate strategy that combines scale, tenant curation, and continuous reinvestment. While industry data highlights strong performance across the company’s portfolio, the underlying drivers of that performance point to a broader operating model that is increasingly shaping the Canadian retail landscape. A Built-In Traffic Engine One of the foundational elements of Cadillac Fairview’s approach is accessibility. The company’s portfolio is positioned to capture a large share of Canadian consumer traffic, creating a strong base for retail activity. “We own 14 shopping centres across Canada, and 38...

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 its first Canadian store at Tsawwassen Mills as a Vietnam-led operator begins a national retail expansion.

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.

Preparedness and capability — not market access — increasingly determine which organizations can compete in today’s trade environment.

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.

Hilco Global, a leading global asset management and disposition firm, is managing these sales following Coast Appliances filing under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.

Fashion Art Toronto activates the former Hudson’s Bay Saks designer floor at CF Toronto Eaton Centre with a one-day retail and cultural marketplace.

Since launching the partnership in 2016, Chatters said it has contributed over CAD $446,000 to Ronald McDonald House Canada, enabling more than 1,798 nights of accommodation for families with critically sick and injured children.

Hudson’s Bay Stripes return in Canadian Tire stores nationwide as the historic brand relaunches through a new lifestyle-focused collection.

DAVIDsTEA posts first annual profit in years as store growth and a rebalanced retail model drive recovery in Canada.

FreshCo will open in Winnipeg in Fall 2026, reviving a long-vacant grocery site and reflecting a broader shift in discount retail expansion across Canada.

Square One evolves into the centre of Mississauga’s new downtown, with strong retail sales and rapid mixed-use growth.

The biggest issue is that there is no standardized definition across the industry at all. 

Largely fueled by TikTok and Instagram Reels, Gen Z’s tastes shift faster than brands can respond.

Casavogue opens a warehouse in Saint-Léonard with up to 65% off living room, bedroom, and dining room furniture.

A year after Hudson’s Bay collapsed, Canadian retail continues to evolve as landlords, brands, and spaces adapt to its absence.

French clean skincare brand La Rosée expands across Canada via Shoppers Drug Mart, targeting growth in the masstige beauty segment.

Canadian malls are being reshaped as anchor department stores disappear, leaving millions of square feet to be redeveloped and reimagined.

Launched at Carrefour Laval on April 18, this concept paves the way for a rollout across Canada beginning in 2027.

Visitors to Parks Canada administered places help generate $4 billion to the national GDP and spend the equivalent of more than $11 million every day in communities across the country.

Fuel disruptions across Asia are straining global supply chains, but experts say Canadian retailers are better prepared than during COVID-19, with inventory buffers limiting shortages while price pressures rise.