SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Cyber Week Early Signals Show Market Divide

News Retail Insider -
Retailers face diverging holiday pressures as discounting, demand signals, and consumer behaviour shape an uneven Cyber Week and December outlook.

Moomoo Plants A Fintech Flagship On Bloor Street

News Craig Patterson -
Moomoo opens a fintech flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street, creating a community driven space for investors with AI tools and experiential learning.

Canadian trust in AI is low, survey finds

News Craig Patterson -
Canadians rank AI as their least trusted technology, while word-of-mouth remains the most trusted source for business recommendations.

H&R REIT selling 27 Canadian retail properties and some office properties for $1.5 billion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The sale of one retail property is expected to close in Q4 2025 and the rest of the property sales are expected to close in January 2026.

Salvation Army opens 40th Ontario Thrift Store

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Salvation Army Thrift Store opens a new 10,000-square-foot Peterborough location, offering affordable goods and supporting local community programs.

Holiday shoppers lean on AI for deals but remain cautious about next iteration of AI-powered buying: KPMG

News Mario Toneguzzi -
More than three-in-four Canadians (78 per cent) say they plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to guide their holiday shopping this season

Purolator to handle 52 million holiday parcels

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Purolator expects to process over 52 million parcels this holiday season as it expands access points, EVs and seasonal shipping options across Canada.

How Canadians shop Black Friday 2025: Vividata

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Vividata’s Fall 2025 study shows Canadians blending social discovery, value hunting and online browsing as they prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Furble: Affordable Pet Prescription Service Online Launched

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With 50% of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits due to rising costs, Furble said it helps close the gap by connecting pet parents to licensed community pharmacies for affordable, convenient care delivered right to their door.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. sees Q2 same-store sales growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Net earnings attributable to shareholders of the Corporation were $740.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $708.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Twisted Goods owner Angelica Fehr looks to future expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Twisted Goods positions itself as a gift store offering unique items designed to bring joy, whether for oneself or others. 

Late Black Friday Drives Early Holiday Sales in Canada

News Craig Patterson -
Salesforce data shows early discounts, strong online growth and AI-driven discovery shaping Canadian Black Friday and Cyber Week shopping in 2025.

Black Friday Trends: Canadians Support Small Businesses: Xero report

News Mario Toneguzzi -
According to the report, across all regions, most Canadians intend to include small businesses in their holiday shopping this year, even when it costs more to do so, and 1 in 4 Canadians plan to increase their small business spending this year compared to last year. 

First Canadian Toy Awards Spotlight Innovation Nationwide

News Craig Patterson -
The first Canadian Toy Awards honour ZURU and Moose Toys as standout leaders shaping Canada’s evolving toy market.

London Drugs doubles retail footprint in Manitoba with CF Polo Park store opening

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Covering 29,895 square feet, the company said the store takes residence in a prominent location on the second floor in a unit previously occupied by Zellers

Little Acre Farms Wellness Brand Grows From Ice to Aisle

News Craig Patterson -
Former hockey captain Chase Stevenson builds Little Acre Farms wellness brand into a Canadian platform for clean supplements and community health.

Retail sales dip to just under $70 billion in September: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were relatively unchanged in September.

New report from Destination Vancouver shows events generated more than $544 million in economic output for Vancouver in 2024

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Events played a vital role in Vancouver's economy, contributing to $338 million in direct spending in 2024.

District Ventures Capital makes landmark investment in Huha Underwear

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Vancouver-based brand, founded in 2019 by Alexa Suter is rapidly redefining health, comfort, and performance in the underwear category.

Black Friday set to surge as Canadians shop smarter for 2025: RCC

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Holiday gift spending budgets remains stable at $975, but consumers are approaching purchases in 2025 with remarkable precision.

Skip and Food Banks Canada expand Sixth Annual Giving Tuesday campaign to meet record food bank demand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This year's campaign follows a landmark 2024 effort that saw more than more than $1.6M raised for Food Banks Canada which enabled 3.2 million meals

Joseph Ribkoff Adds Two Executives to Lead Global Growth

News Craig Patterson -
Joseph Ribkoff appoints two new vice presidents to strengthen global sales, marketing, and brand expansion across international markets.

CIBC launches unique gallery space at Toronto Pearson

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Ambition Collection is a celebration of Canadian innovation, resilience, and small business success stories, offering travellers the chance to shop locally even while on the go.

Canadian Hand Care Brand PAUME Enters New Growth Phase

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian hand care brand PAUME enters a new phase of growth as it expands internationally with clean, sustainable, design-driven skincare for hands.

Out on the Street Plans Major Move After 34 Years

News Craig Patterson -
Out on the Street will relocate after 34 years on Church Street, marking a new chapter for Canada’s largest LGBTQ+ retailer.

Staples Canada’s 2025 Annual School Supply Drive surpasses $1-Million goal

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Running from July 28 through September 28, the 2025 annual Staples School Supply Drive invited customers at Staples stores across Canada to add donations to their purchases in support of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada (Ontario) and United Way Centraide (rest of Canada).

Kinton Ramen plans major expansion across Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Kinton Ramen has transformed the ramen dining scene since opening its first standalone location in 2012.

Indigenous Retailer Aaniin Returns to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

News Craig Patterson -
Aaniin brings more than 40 Indigenous brands to its Eaton Centre pop up, expanding its impact on Indigenous retail and entrepreneurship in Canada.

Manitobah opens permanent store in Saskatoon’s Midtown

News Mario Toneguzzi -
As the company enters the winter season, Manitobah now operates seven stores. 

Optimism slowly coming back ahead of holiday season: CFIB

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFIB reports a boost in small business confidence to 55.5 index points. Learn what this means for the holiday season.

Canadian consumers looking for value this holiday shopping season: Accenture report

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Retailers are going to need to think and act more strategically to bring value to consumers this year.

Aritzia to Open 40,000 Sq. Ft. Vancouver Flagship in 2027

News Craig Patterson -
Aritzia will open a four-level, 40,000 sq. ft. Vancouver flagship at CF Pacific Centre in 2027, occupying a major portion of the former Nordstrom space.

ALDO Group Partners with Shopify to Redefine Unified Commerce

News Craig Patterson -
ALDO Group transitions to Shopify, streamlining its digital ecosystem and enhancing unified commerce through AI and agility.

One of a Kind Show Celebrates 50 Years in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Toronto’s One of a Kind Show marks 50 years with new sections, more than 800 artisans, and an expanded holiday experience at Enercare Centre.

Canadian Toy Association announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Canadian Toy Industry Hall of Fame celebrates individuals whose exceptional achievements and contributions have made a lasting impact on the toy industry in Canada and beyond.

Shifting consumer behaviour over Christmas shopping: Lightspeed Commerce

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Black Friday isn’t just a U.S. export,  it’s Canada’s new retail reset.

Metro sees annual sales growth of 3.7%

News Mario Toneguzzi -
For the year, net earnings rose by 9.4% for Metro.

Conestoga Mall welcomes new retailers

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Ardene and Chipotle join the tenant mix at Conestoga Mall.

Why E-Commerce Retailers Should Prioritize Shipping Insurance

News Retail Insider -
InsureShield® Shipping Insurance offers retailers custom coverage up to the invoice value, plus freight, simplified claims, and customer trust in an increasingly complex e-commerce landscape.

Hillberg & Berk to Double Stores in Canada by 2027

News Craig Patterson -
Hillberg & Berk will open six new stores from late 2025 to 2026, beginning in Hamilton, as the brand advances a national plan to reach 30 locations by 2027.

The Changing Economics of Canadian Luxury Retail

News Craig Patterson -
Currency shifts, brand power, and resale trends are transforming Canadian luxury retail as stores adapt to new economics and evolving consumer values.

GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 Million for Canadian capacity expansion and new Agricultural Centre of Excellence 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The past year was transformational for GoodLeaf Farms, marked by accelerated growth and a sharp increase in demand for its Canadian-grown baby greens, microgreens, and blends across Canada.

Best Before Dates Confuse Canadians, Study Finds

News Craig Patterson -
New Canadian research shows confusion over best before dates fuels waste and household costs, with younger consumers most impacted.

Black Friday dominated 2024 holiday spending, Moneris data shows; will it lead again in 2025?

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Moneris data shows Black Friday was Canada’s busiest shopping day in 2024, driven by early deals and delivery concerns. See key 2025 holiday retail and fraud trends.

Panago Pizza launches refreshed brand and menu

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The company was founded in 1986 and has 170 locations across the country.

Sweet Bella Chocolates and Phil & Sebastian Coffee announce new partnership

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sweet Bella’s handcrafted chocolates will be available at select Phil & Sebastian Coffee locations across Calgary.

Cornwall Centre opens Regina Police Office downtown

News Craig Patterson -
Cornwall Centre debuts a Regina Police Service workspace to keep officers in the core, improve response times, and support a safer downtown Regina.

Chanel Opens Largest Canadian Boutique at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Chanel unveils its largest Canadian boutique inside Holt Renfrew Yorkdale as part of a wider expansion plan in Canada.

Uber report indicates $13.6B boost to Canada’s economy in 2024

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Uber platform contributes to Canada’s wider economic ecosystem by increasing local spending and supporting supply chains tied to platform activity.

Santa’s Magical Library AR Journey Launches at Vaughan Mills

News Craig Patterson -
A first-of-its-kind AR holiday experience, Santa’s Magical Library launches at Vaughan Mills, blending immersive storytelling, technology and community impact.
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