SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

To lower grocery bills, food supply chains need to be improved: McGill professor

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The expanded Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit does not reduce the grocery bills. 

Consumers approaching Valentine’s Day comfortably and intentionally: Lightspeed Commerce

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Nearly two thirds of North American consumers (62%) feel little to no pressure to spend money on Valentine’s Day. Instead, most shoppers are approaching the holiday comfortably and intentionally.

DX3 2026 Reimagines Canada’s Leading Retail Conference

News Craig Patterson -
DX3 2026 returns to Toronto with a reimagined, executive-focused format moving beyond the traditional trade show model.

VIDEO: Canadian consumers holding steady but under strain as debt and uncertainty persist: Economist Todd Hirsch

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Household debt is a growing concern, particularly among consumers relying on high-interest credit cards to cover essentials such as food and fuel.

Canada Goose announces Q3 results and names Patrick Bourke as President, North America

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Total revenue increased 14.2% to $694.5 million.

Marc Cain Appoints New Canada President for Growth

News Lee Rivett -
Marc Cain names Jessica R’Bibo as President of Marc Cain Canada as the brand focuses on growth in the Canadian market.

Longo’s celebrating 70 years as a family-focused grocer 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Recently, Longo’s was named the #1 Grocer in Ontario in the 2026 WOW Study by Léger, based on the opinions of thousands of recent visitors to grocery stores across Ontario.

Lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey: Marc Lafleur

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Lafleur is a founder at heart and has taken a particular interest in mentoring up-and-coming founders.

Trends in the franchising industry: Canadian Franchise Association

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurant brands continue to attract franchisees with scalable operations, steady revenue, and innovative menu offerings.

Nearly 1 in 5 Canadians cutting back on Valentine’s gifts this year: Omnisend

Retailer Data Mario Toneguzzi -
While 20% of consumers say they’ve cut back on online holiday gifting, many shoppers report their overall online spending is still increasing.

Super Bowl Drives Major Food Spending in Canada

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Super Bowl weekend has become a major at-home food occasion in Canada, with millions of viewers driving spikes in wings, snacks, and delivery orders.

Tudor Expands Canadian Boutique Network with Bloor Opening

News Craig Patterson -
Tudor is accelerating its Canadian retail expansion with new boutiques in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver while maintaining key retail partnerships.

Motorola Solutions and Lenbrook Boost Retail Efficiency in Canada

News Craig Patterson -
Motorola Solutions and Lenbrook bring advanced communication solutions to Canadian retailers, enhancing safety, productivity, and customer experience.

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver launches unique HIBIKI pop-up lounge

News Mario Toneguzzi -
HIBIKI invites guests into an intimate, thoughtfully-designed space where the art of listening is as important as the art of drinking and dining.

Aggressive expansion in Alberta for Splitsville

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said 2025 marked a landmark year of growth for Splitsville Bowl, with the brand reaching 15 locations nationwide.

Advertisers gear up for huge Super Bowl audience

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Vividata says 8.4 million Canadians will be following the Super Bowl, reinforcing the game’s status as a rare mass cultural moment.

IKEA and Tiny Chef team up in new miniseries to celebrate joyful, plant-rich cooking (Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Coinciding with the launch of IKEA's innovative plant-rich falafel ball, the series celebrates creativity, new possibilities, and everyday joy.

Leyad executes “modern retail strategy” across its portfolio

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Of the 323,000 square feet previously occupied by HBC, committed occupancy now stands at 82.7% less than 12 months later.

Court Finds Sunterra Liable for $35M in Cheque-Kiting Ruling

News Craig Patterson -
An Alberta court finds Sunterra liable for $35 million in cheque kiting, with the company’s president held personally responsible amid ongoing restructuring.

Toys “R” Us Canada Seeks CCAA Protection

News Craig Patterson -
Toys “R” Us Canada has filed for CCAA protection as it restructures its business, reduces its store footprint, and navigates mounting operational pressures.

Westbeach Returns With Vancouver Flagship and National Plans

News Craig Patterson -
Westbeach returns under Chip Wilson with a Vancouver flagship, retail-first strategy, and plans to expand across Canada.

1 in 3 Canadians going on fewer dates due to economic conditions: TD survey

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The current economic climate is also influencing pillow talk, with 1 in 4 Canadians (25%) polled now prioritizing financial transparency earlier in their relationships.

Cooler Co. moves manufacturing to Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Cooler Co.’s beverages are currently available at retailers across B.C. and Ontario

Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification designed to educate and empower advertisers

Retailer News Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail media is evolving rapidly, and staying competitive requires up-to-date skills. 

Airports have become prime destinations for brand storytelling

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Airports have evolved beyond being just transit points.

French Connection Group looking to expand in North American market

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 1972, French Connection is a London-based global fashion brand known for its contemporary, design-led clothing, accessories, and homeware.

Why Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Food Prices

News Retail Insider -
Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is now in effect, improving transparency and dispute resolution between grocers and suppliers, but it is not designed to lower food prices.

Grosvenor Acquires Full Ownership of Broadmead Village

News Lee Rivett -
Grosvenor Property Canada acquires full ownership of Broadmead Village in Victoria, valuing the grocery-anchored centre at $95.5 million.

Burger It Forward campaign addressing growing food insecurity issue

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Food bank use is at its highest in Canadian history, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks this month.

Eddie Bauer Poised to Exit Canada as Store Shutdown Looms

News Craig Patterson -
Eddie Bauer is expected to close all Canadian stores as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring affecting roughly 200 North American locations.

Shell Canada Joins Scene+ Loyalty Program

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Scene+ said it is one of Canada’s leading loyalty programs with over 15 million members.

Oakley makes history with first-ever official national team apparel sponsorship

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Oakley said it’s snow apparel fuses forward-thinking design with technical precision.

Tourism sector in Montreal drives economy in 2025

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The 477 events held in the metropolis drew more than 1 million visitors and generated an estimated $438 million in economic spinoffs for Montréal and Québec.

RCC STORE 26: The Conversations That Matter Aren’t Always on Stage

News Retail Insider -
Canada’s largest retail event returns June 2-3, 2026 in Toronto. Discover why the most valuable ideas at RCC STORE 26 happen both on stage and in the conversations that shape smarter retail leadership.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reshapes Loyalty, Footprints, and E-Commerce in Early 2026

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail kicks off 2026 with Starbucks’ tiered rewards, Toys R Us’ contraction, and Walmart expansion, amid stabilizing market trends.

OMEGA opens flagship boutique at Calgary’s Chinook Centre

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company hooking into a major Alberta shopping centre signals a continued focus on Canada as a growth market, with the new store intended to serve customers in Calgary and the surrounding region.

Retail sector GDP on the rise in November: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Food and beverage retailers (+2.5%) rebounded in November, reflecting higher beer, wine and liquor retailing activity, following the conclusion of a work action in British Columbia on October 26 that had disrupted activity since September 2.

Birks Group reports 11.8% holiday-period sales increase

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Comparable store sales for the period increased 2.5 per cent from the same period a year earlier.

GoodLife Fitness launches national marketing campaign as it expands Canadian locations

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The campaign launched on January 1 and will run throughout the year across connected TV, digital video and display, digital audio, social media, search, and out-of-home advertising.

Empire Company to close Alberta e-commerce facilities, expands third-party delivery partnerships

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the changes are expected to deliver roughly $95 million in annualized operating income by fiscal 2027.

Larry’s Catch draws three offers on CBC’s Dragons’ Den

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company currently delivers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

Canadian retail enters 2026 with signs of stabilization: CBRE survey

News Mario Toneguzzi -
CBRE’s H2 2025 Retail Rent Survey says many cities rebounded as last year progressed, with stabilization becoming more evident nationwide heading into 2026.

Canadian ecommerce orders rose 20% in 2025, with top brands driving half the growth: Omnisend

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Demand was unevenly distributed, with a relatively small group of higher-performing brands capturing a disproportionate share of the gains.

Lane Bryant Enters Canada via Walmart Partnership

News Craig Patterson -
Lane Bryant launches on Walmart.ca and in 320 stores Feb. 1, expanding plus-size fashion access through partnerships with Centric Brands and KnitWell. 

Apple Reports Record Q1 2026 Financial Results

News Lee Rivett -
Apple has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, revealing a record revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The company's diluted earnings per share reached $2.84, reflecting a 19% increase.

Starbucks Canada Rolls Out Tiered Rewards Program

News Craig Patterson -
Starbucks Canada launches a new tiered Starbucks Rewards program on March 10, introducing Green, Gold, and Reserve levels with faster earning and richer benefits.

Payroll employment in retail trade decreases in November: Statistics Canada

Retailer Data Mario Toneguzzi -
Compared with one year earlier, payroll employment in retail trade was down 30,700 (-1.5%) in November.

AI-enabled fraud surges as most retailers remain unprepared, Deloitte warns

News Mario Toneguzzi -
As retailers embrace AI-driven innovation, fraudsters are using the same technology to launch more complex, scalable attacks

New Walmart Supercentre coming to Alberta in southwest Edmonton

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2025, Walmart Canada said it announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years to expand its store and supply chain footprint.

VIDEO: Canadian retailers face structural supply chain reckoning: Gary Newbury

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Newbury says many retailers are still relying on systems and processes designed for a far simpler, pre-2019 world.
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