SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Unified retail experience key for Canadian shoppers: Deloitte

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Deloitte Canada's Shirl Gilani says retailers must blend digital and in-store shopping to meet evolving customer expectations.

Loblaw campaign aims to feed 1 million children

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Loblaw will match up to $2M in donations to help President’s Choice Children’s Charity support school food programs for kids across Canada.

 Cineplex selling digital media arm for $70M

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Cineplex will sell Cineplex Digital Media to U.S.-based Creative Realities Inc. while retaining ad sales rights across Canada.

AIRE Ancient Baths to Open First Canadian Location in Toronto

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AIRE Ancient Baths will open its first Canadian location in Toronto’s Fashion District in late 2025 inside a restored Edwardian heritage building.

Playa Bowls signs master franchise agreement in Canada to launch its international expansion

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Eat Up Canada Inc. marks Playa Bowls’ first international development deal and includes plans to open more than 160 shops nationwide.

Freed & Freed’s ‘Pink for a Cause’ Launches Capsule Collection

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Freed & Freed launches ‘Pink for a Cause,’ a capsule collection inspired by CEO Marissa Freed’s breast cancer journey, supporting research and awareness.

Canadian Brand Sona Cosmetics Launches Affordable Line

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Canadian women-owned brand Sona Cosmetics launches with inclusive, affordable beauty, available at Dollarama, Giant Tiger, and online.

Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

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Year-over-year grocery price inflation has generally trended upward since its most recent low in April 2024 (+1.4%), says Statistics Canada.

AetherHaus Brings Sauna and Cold Plunge Culture to Vancouver

News Craig Patterson -
Vancouver’s new AetherHaus studio redefines wellness with sauna and cold plunge rituals rooted in tradition and connection.

2025 to be Canada’s 1st AI-powered holiday season

News Craig Patterson -
Google says 43% of Canadians will use AI to shop this holiday. Here is what the data shows and how retailers can win across online and in-store.

Tushar Tondvalkar opens Kavita Indian restaurant in Vancouver

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Chef Tushar Tondvalkar debuts Kavita in Vancouver, celebrating his Mumbai roots with seasonal Indian menus inspired by festivals and family.

Software solutions that strengthen Canadian innovation

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Entrepreneur Shawn Freeman launches BuyCanadianSoftware.ca to boost local innovation, data sovereignty, and support for Canadian-built software.

OpenRoad Auto reveals new brand identity

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OpenRoad Auto marks 25 years with a new name, updated mission and values, and a focus on the future of automotive retail.

Tariffs & trade tensions strain Canadian consumer confidence and business outlook: Bank of Canada

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Canadians plan to buy local amid trade tensions, while businesses face soft demand, muted hiring, and inflation concerns, says the Bank of Canada.

Walmart Opens Advanced Distribution Centre in Vaughan

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Walmart Canada unveils a new high-tech distribution centre in Vaughan, aiming to improve service, create jobs, and support local communities.

Second Cup Marks 50 Years With Birthday Menu and Merch

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Second Cup celebrates 50 years with birthday cake drinks, commemorative merchandise, and growth plans under Foodtastic.

Mine & Yours Turns 12 as Luxury Resale Goes Mainstream

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Mine & Yours turns 12 with a Birkin giveaway as founder Courtney Watkins reflects on luxury resale’s rise and the brand’s Canadian expansion.

Canadian retail industry loses an icon in Terry Napper

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Napper, who was widely respected for his decades of leadership in the shopping centre industry, passed away recently.

Mastercard research reveals cybersecurity concerns

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Mastercard’s 2025 Cybersecurity Report finds 75% of Canadians more concerned about online fraud, with shopping scams and AI threats on the rise.

Canadians keep holiday budgets steady at $975 in 2025: RCC/Leger survey

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Holiday shoppers in Canada are starting earlier, prioritizing deals, and making thoughtful, value-focused purchases despite ongoing economic pressures.

Consumer Goods Strain Deepens in 2025: Report

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Salesforce’s 2025 Consumer Goods Report warns of inflation, tariffs, and AI disruption reshaping profitability across Canada’s retail sector.

A&W reports 3rd straight quarter of sales growth

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A&W Canada saw 1.4% same store sales growth and a 163% jump in pre-tax income in Q3 2025, supported by marketing success and lower costs.

Luca Faloni Opens 1st Canadian Flagship in Toronto

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Italian menswear brand Luca Faloni opens its first Canadian flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street, blending Italian craftsmanship with Canadian modernist design.

Naturepedic Expands in Canada with Stores and Supima Sheets

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Naturepedic grows its Canadian footprint with Toronto, Oakville, and Vancouver stores while debuting Supima organic sheets.

CF Market Mall in Calgary welcomes exciting new retailers

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Calgary’s CF Market Mall reports record sales as brands like Arc’teryx, SoftMoc, and Ever New expand and new food concepts join the mix.

Ottawa Targets Organized Retail Theft in Sweeping Justice Reforms

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Canada introduces tougher penalties, bail reform, and RCMP funding to combat organized retail theft nationwide.

Healthy Planet Launches Largest Fairtrade Campaign Across Canada

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Healthy Planet marks Fairtrade Month with its biggest campaign yet, spotlighting certified brands and promoting ethical, sustainable retailing.

Pet Valu Rolls Out New Store Layout Focused on Culinary Pet Food

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Pet Valu’s new store design emphasizes its growing frozen and raw food category as part of a national rollout to 120 corporate stores.

Canadians cutting holiday spending in 2025: PwC

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PwC Canada’s 2025 holiday outlook shows Canadians cutting back, prioritizing value, and choosing authenticity amid economic uncertainty.

DoorDash Canada unites women’s sports leagues (Videos)

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DoorDash Canada launches BRING IT IN, uniting WNBA, NSL and PWHL sponsorships to boost women’s sports and support local restaurants.

Reitmans COO Jackie Tardif to Depart After 31 Years

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Reitmans COO Jackie Tardif will step down after 31 years as the retailer restructures leadership ahead of its 100th anniversary.

Small business confidence creeps down in October as demand stays low: CFIB

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This indicator has been higher than its historical average for the past 24 consecutive months, says the CFIB.

Canadian Tire to Continue Hudson’s Bay Blanket Fund Legacy

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Canadian Tire will continue The Blanket Fund, donating proceeds and $1M yearly from Hudson’s Bay blankets to support Indigenous-led projects.

Nike Opens Canadian Flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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Nike debuts a two-level flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre with first-to-Canada customization Nike by You, underscoring a rapid national expansion for the brand under Fox Group.

Calgary Retail Market Remains Stable Amid Evolving Demand, Avison Young Reports

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Calgary’s retail sector shows steady growth driven by population gains, evolving consumer trends, and limited new supply. Avison Young highlights strong tenant demand, rising rents, and the impact of childcare and leasing reforms.

Purdys launches No Sugar Added Salted Caramels

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Purdys Chocolatier launches No Sugar Added Salted Caramels, meeting rising demand for lower-sugar treats with plant-based sweeteners.

New Canadian Lingerie Brand Figiura to Serve Women with Augmentations

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Bowmanville-based Figiura, founded by Jessica Johnson, launches in 2026 to redefine lingerie fit for women with breast augmentations.

Bluboho Expands with Intimate Stores and Ethical Craft

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Founder Maggie Aurocco details Bluboho’s expansion plans, new intimate stores, and sustainability commitments as the Canadian jeweller grows thoughtfully.

Montréal Welcomes Québec’s First Social Thermal Station

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RECESS opens in Griffintown as Québec’s first social thermal station, blending thermotherapy, community, and art into an urban wellness ritual.

Harry Rosen opening this Fall reimagined First Canadian Place location in downtown Toronto (Photos)

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Harry Rosen's reimagined store in Downtown Toronto was designed to be a hub for luxury menswear and professional style.

Alpenhaus marks first year, eyes European expansion

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Alpenhaus celebrates one year with strong U.S. growth and plans for European expansion, says founder Alan Pivovar.

Edmonton retail market shows strength amid changing trends, Avison Young reports

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Despite evolving market dynamics, Edmonton's retail sector remains resilient with strong tenant demand, rising consumer spending, and steady development. Avison Young highlights key trends shaping the city's retail future.

Taco Bell Canada plans to double locations

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Taco Bell Canada aims to double its store count and expand menu items to meet Gen Z demand, says general manager Matt Shaw.

Income gap in Canada holds at record high in Q2 2025: Statistics Canada

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Statistics Canada reports Canada's income and wealth gaps stayed high in Q2 2025 as economic weakness hit household savings and real estate values.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program use drops 50%

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Statistics Canada reports a major drop in TFW Program applications, highlighting trends in the labor market and employer reliance.

Canadian businesses urge tax reform, capital access: KPMG

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Canadian firms want tax relief, financing options and trade diversification in the 2025 federal budget, KPMG Canada survey shows.

Chatters Hair Salon Launches New National Rewards Program

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Chatters Hair Salon launches a Canada-wide rewards program this October, enhancing value for customers while driving retail and service growth.

Canadian Tire Corporation experiences data breach

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Canadian Tire announces a data breach affecting e-commerce customer information. Learn more about the incident and updates.

Downtown Calgary Hudson’s Bay building added to National Trust for Canada’s Endangered Places List 2025

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The historic Hudson's Bay Company building in downtown Calgary, a 1913 Edwardian landmark on Stephen Avenue, faces an “immediate threat” as it lacks heritage designation. The National Trust for Canada has added it to its 2025 Endangered Places List to spotlight its risk of demolition and call for urgent preservation.

Good Earth to expand into former Starbucks locations

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Good Earth Coffeehouse plans to acquire former Starbucks sites in Canada, aiming to grow its community-focused café network in key urban markets.
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