SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Gucci to Open Largest Canadian Store at Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Gucci will open its largest Canadian store at Yorkdale in Toronto, a 12,000-square-foot flagship next to a new Saint Laurent location.

France Laure Expands Online With E-Commerce Launch

News Lee Rivett -
France Laure debuts its e-commerce platform and unveils new skincare innovations, expanding access to its Québec-made professional products.

Sheertex Appoints Sophie Boulanger as CEO Amid Turnaround

News Lee Rivett -
Montreal’s Sheertex names Sophie Boulanger CEO as the tights maker navigates financial restructuring and global retail expansion.

Puratos opens new Innovation Centre in Montreal, its 3rd in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Based in Belgium, Puratos operates more than 120 Innovation Centres in countries around the world.

Tim Hortons, The PWHL and Barbie team up on new hockey dolls in collaboration with superstars Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Each Barbie doll comes with a Tim Hortons PWHL hockey jersey, hockey stick, helmet and skates.

eBay celebrates 30 years of creating economic opportunity for all as it reinvents the future of ecommerce

News Mario Toneguzzi -
eBay technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.

SELLIT9 Trade Expands as Canadian Retailers Embrace Circular Economy

News Craig Patterson -
SELLIT9 Trade grows across Canada, helping shoppers trade in used items for instant discounts while fueling the circular economy.

Canada’s Foodservice Industry Shows Growth Despite Economic Pressures

News Craig Patterson -
Canada’s commercial foodservice industry grew in early 2025, with QSRs, retail foodservice, and independents leading gains amid shifting consumer habits.

Toronto-based jewelry studio ATTIC marks 10 years of unique, custom design

News Mario Toneguzzi -
ATTIC first launched in Guelph, Ontario.

CTG Brands Acquires Giftcraft to Bolster North American Growth

News Craig Patterson -
CTG Brands acquires Giftcraft, expanding its North American wholesale presence while reinforcing Canadian retail leadership.

Bellybees expands beyond baby food with new screen-free learning kits, storybooks & more

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bellybees said it continues to support families from baby's first bites to big kid milestones with tools that blend fun and learning into everyday life.

Temu partners with leading Korean testing institute to bolster product quality and consumer trust

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Temu operates in more than 90 markets worldwide.

Alimentation Couche-Tard announces financial results for Q1 Fiscal Year 2026, revenues up 4.5%

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,300 stores, of which approximately 13,200 offer road transportation fuel.

Why eTail Toronto 2025 Is the Event Retail Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss

News Retail Insider -
Billed as the country’s most senior-level ecommerce and omnichannel conference, eTail Canada has become the go-to forum for industry decision-makers looking to accelerate their digital transformation. And this year’s edition promises to be its most impactful yet.

Yves Veggie Cuisine Ends 40-Year Run in Canada

News Lee Rivett -
Canadian plant-based pioneer Yves Veggie Cuisine will be discontinued after 40 years as demand for meat alternatives declines.

Kit and Ace Expands with New Stores in Toronto and Calgary  

News Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace opens new stores at Bayview Village in Toronto and CF Market Mall in Calgary as part of its Canadian retail expansion.

Leyad announces sale of Québec City retail site to Costco

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Québec City sale supports Leyad's broader strategy of acquiring high-potential assets, unlocking their value, and pursuing timely dispositions.

GoBolt joins Shopify Fulfillment Network

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network.

Giant Tiger and Indspire launch 4th-year collaboration to support Indigenous post-secondary students

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Giant Tiger is a privately held company with over 260 locations across Canada.

Back-to-School Shopping: The 2025 shake-up that’s rewriting the rules (Op-Ed)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This year, value is king as prices climb and tariff threats loom for back to school shopping.

New report from Intuit Mailchimp outlines strategies for the expanded holiday shopping cycle

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Marketers have clear opportunities to reach customers, regardless of whether or not they’re offering deals or are operating outside of traditional shopping periods, says Intuit.

Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo opens two new stores in Quebec

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Uniqlo is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

Retail experts talk about the launch of a new Zellers

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

Canadian economy contracts in Q2: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The contraction in the second quarter was driven by significant declines in the export of goods, said Statistics Canada.

Tim Hortons and FLO partner on a plan to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by end of 2028

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Work is underway to launch EV fast chargers up to 50 Tim Hortons by the end of 2026.

Knix Opens First U.S. Store in SoHo, Marking Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
Knix launches first U.S. store in New York’s SoHo with Kristen Bell campaign, bringing Canadian brand’s retail strategy south of the border.

Local Laundry expands with 3rd acquisition, acquiring female-focused brand alder

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Local Laundry started in Calgary in 2015.

Jimmy John’s to Open 12 Canadian Locations by Year-End

News Craig Patterson -
Jimmy John’s accelerates Canadian rollout with 12 new stores in 2025, including Niagara Falls as its second location.

eBay to make exporting simple for Canadians with eBay International Shipping

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, eBay enabled $75 billion of gross merchandise volume.

Olea Restaurant brings Mediterranean elegance and culinary innovation to Calgary’s Beltline (Video/Photos)

Retailer News Mario Toneguzzi -
A standout feature of Olea, at 2023 14 St SW, is its in-house rotating pop-up restaurant, housed in a separate section of the building.

Hudson’s Bay Landlords Fight Ruby Liu Lease Deal

News Lee Rivett -
Court battle over Hudson’s Bay leases pits landlords against Ruby Liu’s bid to launch new Canadian department store chain.

Zellers Returns to Canada with 1st Edmonton Store

News Craig Patterson -
Zellers returns to Canada with a 60,000 sq. ft. store at Edmonton’s Londonderry Mall, marking a major retail comeback following the demise of Hudson’s Bay.

SSENSE Files for Creditor Protection Amid Luxury E-Commerce Struggles

News Craig Patterson -
Montreal-based Ssense seeks creditor protection as luxury e-commerce faces turbulence and lenders push for a sale of the retailer.

Simons to open 1st Downtown Toronto store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre on September 18

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay coming to Canada with flagship in Toronto

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Falcon Capital Group has signed a 65-unit agreement with Bobby's Burgers.

Faber-Castell Expands Canadian Reach With Kroeger Deal

News Lee Rivett -
Faber-Castell partners with Kroeger Marketing to expand its product distribution across Canada, boosting back-to-school and holiday sales.

Canadians Lead Trump Tariff Boycotts, Survey Finds

News Retail Insider -
A Kantar survey shows Canadians are most likely to boycott U.S. products, services, and travel in response to Trump’s tariffs.

‘Five Thieves’ Retail Expansion to Redefine Scrivener Square

News Craig Patterson -
Tricon expands Toronto’s ‘Five Thieves’ with upscale retail and a new subway link, transforming Scrivener Square into a premier urban destination.

Canada Goose Weighs $1.4 Billion Privatization

News Lee Rivett -
Bain Capital considers bids to take Canada Goose private, with global firms vying for control of the Canadian luxury brand.

Crave opens new bakery location and coffee shop in Calgary (Photos/Videos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Crave Cupcakes, the iconic Calgary-based bakery known for its from-scratch cupcakes, cookies, and cakes, is expanding with a move from its original location in the Kensington neighbourhood to a new spot combining the bakery with a coffee shop called CeCe.

EMERGE reports “strong” Q2 financial results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
EMERGE is a Canadian e-commerce and retail portfolio of premium brands.

Dollarama reports Q2 financial results, continued sales growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, Dollarama is a leading Canadian value retailer with international reach with 2,718 conveniently located stores and over 41,000 people serving customers in seven countries on three continents.

U.S. Ends De Minimis Rule, Threatening Canadian Food Exports

News Sylvain Charlebois -
The U.S. will scrap its de minimis exemption, disrupting Canadian food exporters and raising barriers for small producers entering the U.S. market.

Birks Group Inc. announces new leadership; Jean-Christophe Bédos leaving

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Birks operates 17 stores under the Maison Birks brand in most major metropolitan markets in Canada.

Modern Ambition Opening Debut Flagship in Winnipeg

News Craig Patterson -
Mondetta Clothing launches Modern Ambition’s flagship in Winnipeg, blending luxury tailoring with performance fabrics and concierge service.

Interac summer spending snapshot reveals how global pressures are reshaping Canadians’ purchase habits

News Mario Toneguzzi -
New survey data from Interac reveals that 78% of Canadians have redirected at least one monthly purchase from a big-box or international retailer to a local Canadian business.

WeCook launches ‘WeCook for Business’ to meet evolving workplace meal needs

News Mario Toneguzzi -
WeCook already delivers 90,000 meals per week and employs nearly 400 people.

Simons gears up for major expansion in Toronto as malls face a retail evolution: Gensler’s Andrew Gallici weighs in

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Simons' expansion into Toronto comes as the broader department store sector contracts.

Money anxiety surges in Canada as households drain savings to stay afloat: Harris & Partners

News Mario Toneguzzi -
78.7% of Canadians have had to dip into their savings more frequently than before, says a Harris survey.

L.L.Bean Expands in Canada with New Bloor Street Store

News Craig Patterson -
L.L.Bean opens its first downtown Toronto store at Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, expanding its Canadian retail footprint.
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