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Food Prices Push Canada’s Inflation Pressures Higher

News Retail Insider -
Food prices climbed sharply in November, underscoring persistent inflation pressures in Canada despite stable headline inflation.

AIRE Ancient Baths Opens First Canadian Location in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
AIRE Ancient Baths has opened its first Canadian location in Toronto, transforming a 1912 heritage building into a candlelit wellness retreat.

SSENSE Receives Court Extension as Restructuring Continues

News Craig Patterson -
SSENSE has received a stay extension to Feb. 19 as the luxury e-tailer restructures under CCAA while exploring investment and sale options.

Canada’s Food Inflation Crisis Is Not About Grocers

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food inflation is rising faster than overall inflation, driven by structural costs, policy constraints, and supply chain pressures rather than grocery profits.

Experiential insights from Gradient’s Beauty IMPACT Report

News Mario Toneguzzi -
86 per cent of survey respondents said their experiential budgets increased, with 40 per cent reporting significant growth and 46 per cent reporting slight growth.

Hudson’s Bay Holiday Windows Return at Queen and Yonge

News Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay holiday windows return to Queen and Yonge as Cadillac Fairview revives the historic displays with a festive Mars Wrigley Canada activation.

Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon, blasts retailer’s succession planning

News Mario Toneguzzi -
"lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value."

IKEA Canada opens its newest Plan and order point in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With a commercial area of 5,790 square feet, the Abbotsford Plan and order point features 10 kitchen display inspirations, nine bedrooms display inspirations, four bathroom display inspirations; and two living room display inspirations.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Opens Flagship Store in Ajax

News Craig Patterson -
Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens its Canadian flagship in Ajax as strong Ontario sales support national expansion plans across Canada.

Calgary’s Taste the City grows after Dragons’ Den boost

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The service is designed for people who want an evening out without planning, reservations or payment hassles.

UFA Co-operative announces Farm and Ranch Supply store coming to Saskatchewan

News Mario Toneguzzi -
UFA is based in Calgary and has been around for 116 years, serving about 150 locations across Western Canada, primarily through its petroleum business.

Hatch’d launches 1st location, marking debut of new breakfast QSR concept in Edmonton 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Hatch’d was created in response to a growing demand for quick-service options that don’t compromise on craftsmanship or freshness.

AI-powered charcuterie kiosk debuts at Calgary Co-op

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With charcuterie still one of the highest-margin categories, shoppers are looking for guidance while deli teams are stretched thin.

Toronto Waterfront Retail Gains New Momentum

News Craig Patterson -
Harbourfront’s growing attractions and year-round programming strengthen foot traffic and support new leasing opportunities.

Cadillac Fairview Partners with PayPal on Holiday Programming

News Craig Patterson -
PayPal Pay in 4 boosts foot traffic at Cadillac Fairview malls with new holiday activations, including the first sponsored tree at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

The Webster to Close Toronto Store After Four Years

News Craig Patterson -
The Webster will close its Toronto boutique as new ownership under Frasers Group ends the retailer’s Canadian presence after four years in Yorkville.

Dollarama releases Q3 Fiscal 2026 results, sales rise by more than 22%

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales increased by 22.2% to $1,909.4 million, compared to $1,562.6 million

Empire releases Q2 Fiscal 2026 results, net earnings rise

News Mario Toneguzzi -
By the end of fiscal 2026, the company said it expects to complete the network renovations of approximately 20% to 25%, which began in fiscal 2024.

7-Eleven and Mastermind Toys Launch Holiday Collab

News Retail Insider -
7-Eleven and Mastermind Toys team up for a holiday collaboration, bringing toys to convenience stores and snacks to Mastermind locations nationwide.

Edmonton-based O & O Group of Companies continues to expand in the hospitality sector

News Mario Toneguzzi -
O & O is preparing to open its first Jimmy John’s location in Sherwood Park in mid-January and plans between 12 and 14 more outlets in the Edmonton region over the next two years.

Interac survey shows Canadian parents face holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Interac said its transaction data forecasts that December 19, will be the busiest shopping day of the year, with 24.8 million Interac Debit purchases predicted.

% Arabica Opens First BC Café at CF Richmond Centre

News Craig Patterson -
% Arabica opens its first BC café at CF Richmond Centre as part of a growing expansion across Canada led by Accencis Group. Founder Kenneth Shoji discusses future Canadian expansion plans.

Wendy’s Grows Urban Footprint in Major Canadian Cities

News Craig Patterson -
Wendy’s expands its urban presence in Canada with new downtown locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, introducing modern restaurant formats for today’s consumers.

Ami Paris Opens First Canadian Store at Yorkdale

News Lee Rivett -
Ami Paris opens its first Canadian boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, introducing a refined Parisian retail experience and full seasonal collections.

Roots reports strong third quarter Fiscal 2025 results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales were $71.5 million, a 6.8% increase compared to $66.9 million in Q3 2024

Costco Tops Canadian Grocery Rankings for 2025

News Craig Patterson -
Dunnhumby’s latest index ranks Costco as Canada’s top grocer for 2025, highlighting value focused shopping habits and shifts in consumer priorities.

Retailers continue to face challenges on Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue but hospitality sector thrives

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Special events are playing a significant role in supporting restaurants, bars and the area’s nightlife venues. 

STACKT launches 6th annual Holiday Hills (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Featuring over 100 local vendors and transforming two city blocks into a winter wonderland until December 28. 

Jumbo Value Chain to Open 1st Canadian Stores in 2026

News Craig Patterson -
Large-format Greek retailer Jumbo will debut in Ontario in 2026 under Fox Group’s franchise, with three hyper-stores planned initially and a goal of 5–10 locations across Canada within three years.

Retail Job Growth Stagnates in Canada for 2025

News Craig Patterson -
Retail job growth stagnated in Canada for 2025 as November losses offset gains; recruiter Suzanne Sears explains why hiring remained flat across the sector.

Uniqlo to Open First Manitoba Store at St. Vital Centre

News Craig Patterson -
Uniqlo enters Manitoba with a St. Vital Centre store as part of the Uniqlo Canada expansion strategy nearly 10 years after debuting in Toronto.

Mandy’s Salads Expands West with 2 Vancouver Locations

News Lee Rivett -
Mandy’s Expands West with Two Vancouver Locations, opening new restaurants in Kitsilano and Coal Harbour as the Montreal brand enters British Columbia.

Groupe Dynamite delivers “unprecedented” Q3 results on “exceptional” 31.6% comparable store sales growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Revenue increased by 40.3% to $363.0 million in Q3 2025, compared to $258.8 million in Q3 2024.

AI Adoption in Canadian Retail Gains Traction

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers are cautiously piloting AI across merchandising, supply chains and customer experience as they chase efficiency, savings and resilience, says an expert.

Moderate growth in accommodation services as COVID-19 pandemic volatility subsides: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The accommodation services subsector reached a record-high operating revenue of $35.9 billion in 2024, representing a 2.9% increase from 2023.

Pet Valu’s 2025 Companions for Change fundraising initiatives exceed $4.3 million 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This year, Pet Appreciation Month raised over $2.3 million in monetary and product donations, its highest donations to date.

Emotional connection motivates two-thirds of Canadians to seek Canadian-made gifts: Purdys

News Mario Toneguzzi -
60% of Canadians are planning to opt for gifts made in Canada this holiday season.

Santorini Design Opens Second Store at West Edmonton Mall

News Craig Patterson -
Mother-daughter jewellers expand Santorini Design to West Edmonton Mall, marking ten years of timeless craftsmanship and community-driven growth.

New Retail Lineup Marks Paradies Lagardère’s Pearson Future

News Lee Rivett -
Paradies Lagardère renews its Toronto Pearson contract with a new retail lineup featuring local makers, specialty brands and expanded traveler services.

Toronto Waterfront Adds Floating Saunas and Winter Fun

News Craig Patterson -
Toronto Waterfront BIA highlights new experiential retail, floating saunas, parks and winter programming as the waterfront evolves into a year-round hub.

METRO signs the Canadian Grocery Industry Code of Conduct 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Code of Conduct sets clear standards for commercial relationships within the grocery sector and aims to create transparency and certainty in commercial transactions.

CF Market Mall hosts “Winter Warm-Up” featuring massive snow show, indoor curling, and Olympic athletes (Photos/Videos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
"This winter, we're introducing a full slate of fun, high-energy and entertaining experiences designed to bring the community together."

EQB enters into agreement to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw

News Mario Toneguzzi -
EQB will acquire PC Financial's products and services, including the PC Mastercard™ portfolio – one of the largest and most recognizable credit card portfolios in Canada with more than two million active accounts.

Dr. Phone Fix completes strategic expansion into Atlantic Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2019, the company now operates 41 corporately owned retail locations nationwide.

Birks Group reports net sales growth for mid-year Fiscal 2026 financial results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company reported a gross profit of $36.5 million, an increase of $5.2 million, or 16.7%, compared to the corresponding period in Fiscal 2025, due to an increase in retail sales following the acquisition of European and strong third-party branded timepiece sales.

Sleep Country CEO plans Canadian relaunch of Bed Bath & Beyond

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the most iconic names in home retail — is returning to Canada. Sleep Country Canada has officially...

New tenants and return of Woody the Talking Christmas Tree enhance consumer experience at Mic Mac Mall

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Mic Mac has had 30 plus lease transactions in 2025, north of 90,000 square feet of activity, and that includes tenant renewals, new deals, as well as the number of retailers investing in their stores with renovations.

Longo’s continues to expand with new Etobicoke store and eyeing more growth (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company is taking a deliberate approach as it pushes beyond the GTA.

Buyers Meet Brands at AFA United in Style 2026

News Retail Insider -
AFA United in Style 2026 in Toronto brings retailers and brands together to strengthen partnerships, evaluate products and shape upcoming seasonal strategies.

POP MART sees Canada as natural next step for expansion (Interview)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
“The market’s openness to new trends, art-driven products, and experiential retail makes it an exciting and natural next step for our North American expansion.”
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