SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Elite Franchise Canada Partners with Canadian Franchise Association

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFA is committed to championing franchising in Canada.

Shoppers Drug Mart Opens 7 Pharmacy Care Clinics in Surrey, BC

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The expansion is a significant milestone for the company, says Shoppers Drug Mart.

SSENSE Secures Court-Approved Restructuring Plan

News Lee Rivett -
Montréal’s Ssense wins court approval for restructuring with $40M in financing, stabilizing operations amid losses and shifting retail trends.

Field Agent Canada Launches Self-Serve Marketplace for Retail Insights

News Craig Patterson -
Field Agent Canada debuts Marketplace, a self-serve platform giving businesses instant, affordable access to retail audits and consumer insights.

T.LINE Launches Fall ‘Modern Romantics’ Collection Amid Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
T.LINE debuts its Fall Modern Romantics collection while expanding its international presence with GOOP, Kirna Zabete, and upcoming LA activations.

RW&CO. Rebrands With Bold New Identity Across Canada

News Lee Rivett -
RW&CO. launches a full brand refresh with Dalziel & Pow, unveiling a new logo, visual language, and upcoming in-store experience.

Italian Centre Shop COO reflects on humble beginnings and bold expansion plans

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Gino Marghella began his career with the Italian Centre Shop in 1999 as a 17 year old.

Uncertain future of Edmonton City Centre offers hope for transformation

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Downtown Edmonton faces many of the same challenges in other North American cities.

Value Village opens two more Canadian stores

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Value Village is one of the brands in the Savers portfolio.

Wellness Monster Disrupts Canada’s Kids Snack Market

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian startup Wellness Monster launches allergen-free, high-protein kids snacks with rapid retail traction across Canada.

Inside Helene Clarkson’s Toronto Travel Wear Label

News Craig Patterson -
Toronto’s Helene Clarkson designs reversible, wrinkle-free travel wear made in Canada, building a loyal following at home and abroad.

MUJI opens at The Well in Toronto (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Well location is the very first in Canada where customers can discover MUJI’s new skincare series before it arrives in other stores nationwide.

Lee Valley Tools unveiling new flagship store in Pickering

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Lee Valley Tools in Pickering will be home to the company's largest and most concentrated in-store product displays in Canada

Empire releases Fiscal 2026 Q1 financial results, net earnings of $212 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Empire reported the strongest quarterly earnings per share in its history.

Kinton Ramen opening 3 new Alberta locations

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Since franchising began in 2021, Kinton Ramen has expanded across Canada.

World-class Toronto event and amenity space SixtyEight opens on top floor of Scotia Plaza (Photos/Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
SixtyEight is a 20,000-square-foot meeting and event space.

Kind Karma Expands with Toronto Store Supporting At-Risk Youth

News Craig Patterson -
Kind Karma opens a Dundas Street store in Toronto, empowering at-risk youth through jewelry-making, workshops, and an art therapy employment model.

Roots reports higher sales and gross margin in Q2, $4.4m net loss

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sales surpassed $50 million in the quarter says Roots, with an increase in gross margin and a net loss of $4.4 million.

Groupe Dynamite announces “exceptional” Q2

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Gross margin reached 63.6%, the highest in the past four quarters, says Groupe Dynamite.

Live Webinar: How Integrated Security Systems are Transforming Canadian Retail

News Craig Patterson -
On September 24, 2025, Retail Insider Publisher Craig Patterson will moderate an exclusive live webinar with two leading experts from Axis Communications

Canadians are spending within their own backyard: Moneris Interprovincial spend data

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Local businesses have reaped the benefits nationwide, said Moneris.

Crocs Expands in Canada with Mall Stores

News Craig Patterson -
Crocs is planning full-price stores in Canada’s super regional malls, targeting 2,000–2,500 sq. ft. spaces in major provinces.

DUER opens 1st store in San Francisco, ushers in a new era of denim (Photos)

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DUER’s new store brings its trademark denim to a neighborhood known for bike-friendly streets and strong sense of community.

Align Custom Fit Expands With Toronto Flagship

News Lee Rivett -
Align Custom Fit opens a flagship at First Canadian Place Toronto, redefining foot health with orthotics, medical care, and style-forward footwear.

Ami Paris to Open 1st Canadian Store at Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Ami Paris will open its first Canadian store at Toronto’s Yorkdale, replacing Nespresso with a 2,500-square-foot boutique.

Pet Valu opens Calgary Distribution Centre

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Pet Valu is Canada’s leading retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies with over 800 corporate-owned or franchised locations across the country.

asmodee Canada Opens New Brantford Offices for 30th Anniversary

News Lee Rivett -
asmodee Canada inaugurates Brantford offices, celebrates 30th anniversary, and unveils a player-focused brand identity for the growing market.

Edo Japan: Calgary-Born QSR Brand Expands with Canada Proud Vision

News Craig Patterson -
Edo Japan’s Calgary roots and Canadian values guide its expansion as the brand grows across Canada and into the U.S.

East Tea Can Expands With New Burger Venture

News Craig Patterson -
East Tea Can expands in Toronto and Mississauga while launching a premium Canadian smashburger concept.

Uniqlo Opens First Transit Hub Store at Union Station

News Craig Patterson -
Uniqlo has opened a 3,500 sq. ft. store at Toronto’s Union Station, marking its first Canadian transit hub location.

Canadian retailers catching up fast in in-store media, says Vistar’s Sean Cheyney

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Retailers are realizing that while digital ads have limits, their brick-and-mortar spaces offer untapped potential, says Vistar.

Restaurants Canada says supply of Temporary Foreign Works represents only a small but critical percentage of the total workforce

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Restaurants are a $120 billion industry employing nearly 1.2 million Canadians and the number one source of first-time jobs in Canada.

WingsUp! set for major expansion across Canada and U.S.

News Mario Toneguzzi -
WingsUp! began in Milton, Ontario in 1988.

Peavey Mart to reopen select Prairie stores in Fall 2025

Retailer News Mario Toneguzzi -
Peavey Mart, Canada’s largest farm and ranch retail chain, officially announced the closure of all its 90 stores nationwide earlier this year.

Zellers re-launch delayed now until October (Photos/Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The first Zellers new store, spanning 60,000 square feet, will open at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton.

Remembering Giorgio Armani and Toronto’s First Boutique

News Craig Patterson -
Stefanie Hill recalls Giorgio Armani’s character and Toronto’s role in opening his first North American boutique in 1979 at Hazelton Lanes.

Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect business impacted by tariffs

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The government will invest $5 billion through a new fund with flexible terms to help firms in all sectors impacted by tariffs adapt, diversify, and grow.

Michael Hill Launching ‘New Era’ Stores in Toronto and Vancouver

News Craig Patterson -
Jeweller Michael Hill is unveiling new immersive store concepts in Toronto and Vancouver, part of a Canadian expansion highlighting sustainability and design.

Royalmount Montreal Marks 1st Year with Rising Momentum

News Craig Patterson -
Royalmount Montreal celebrates its first year, showing steady progress with younger, affluent shoppers and luxury brands reshaping the city’s retail, according to a study and discussion with Carl Boutet.

Royalmount Celebrates One-Year Anniversary in Montreal

News Craig Patterson -
Royalmount celebrates its one-year anniversary in Montreal with new luxury openings, record events, and future mixed-use growth plans.

Jobs continue to decline while unemployment rate rises: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
It was the second month in a row that employment has fallen in the country, says Statistics Canada.

Lotte Shopping Partners With EDC to Expand Into Canada

News Lee Rivett -
Lotte Shopping partners with Export Development Canada to bring private brand products to Canada as a North American launch base.

COVERGIRL welcomes 3 Canadian media icons as the faces of Simply Ageless in new ‘Ageless Beauty’ campaign

News Mario Toneguzzi -
COVERGIRL, a beloved heritage beauty brand founded in 1961, is known for celebrating authenticity, diversity, and self-expression through accessible and inclusive products.

Spruce Meadows Masters 2025 showcases over 160 unique vendors across shopping and art experiences (Photos/Videos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Spruce Meadows has also expanded its food offerings by partnering with local food trucks and enhancing on-site restaurant options.

State & Main Kitchen + Bar opens new central location in Calgary

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Uxborough restaurant joins two existing State & Main locations in Calgary, Nolan Hill and Mahogany.

Guildford Town Centre announces new landmark retailers and first in BC concepts

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Guildford Town Centre said the new tenants build on its longstanding reputation for delivering a best-in-class retail experience.

Anthem and Harbour Equity Plan New Calgary Retail Hub

News Lee Rivett -
Anthem Properties and Harbour Equity announce a 145,000 SF open-air retail centre in SW Calgary, offering shopping and services by 2027.

Miniso to Launch 1st ‘Miniso Land’ in Canada at West Edmonton Mall

News Craig Patterson -
Miniso will open Canada’s first Miniso Land flagship at West Edmonton Mall, a 12,000 sq. ft. IP-focused retail experience unlike any other.

Lululemon Warns on Tariffs and Weak U.S. Demand

News Lee Rivett -
Lululemon lowers 2025 forecast as tariffs and weaker U.S. demand pressure margins, testing the Canadian brand’s resilience in a shifting retail market.

Spruce Meadows expands year-round offerings with new Foxtrot restaurant (Photos/Video)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The new addition to Spruce Meadows is expected to open soon - sometime in September.
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