SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Canada Black Friday Sales Rise on Strong Holiday Demand

News Craig Patterson -
Canada Black Friday sales rose 6 percent as shoppers spent more during early holiday deals, with flexible payments and mobile orders driving activity.

Cadillac Fairview Reignites Toronto’s HBC Holiday Windows

News Craig Patterson -
Cadillac Fairview will lease landmark downtown Toronto department store window bays to brands for Holiday 2025, reviving the former Hudson’s Bay/Saks frontage.

Retail sector drags on Canadian economic growth: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The 0.7% contraction in the month was due to declines in most subsectors.

Reimagining Canada’s Former Hudson’s Bay Stores

News Retail Insider -
Canada’s vacant Hudson’s Bay anchors present new potential, with adaptive reuse offering long-term solutions that reshape malls and strengthen communities.

Young Canadians distrust U.S. brands, study finds

News Craig Patterson -
A new survey reveals Gen Z and Millennials have the least trust in American companies, reshaping how cross-border brands engage Canadian consumers.

IKEA Canada to open Abbotsford Plan and order point on December 10

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Plan and order points are one of the many ways IKEA Canada said it has been transforming its business to deliver a seamless retail experience.

Food continues to be excluded from internal trade agreements, despite chronic rising costs

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants Canada’s own data shows that food costs have gone up 12% over the past two years for foodservice businesses.

DoorDash Welcomes New Retailers, Providing Stress-Free Holiday Shopping

News Mario Toneguzzi -
DoorDash said it connects consumers to more than 150,000 non-restaurant stores globally across its Marketplace and Platform services.

Miraj Hammam Spa Toronto announces reopening of its Signature Hammam after complete transformation

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Located on the Fifth Floor of the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto.

Walmart to Anchor Lime Ridge Mall with New Supercentre

News Lee Rivett -
Walmart will open a 140,000 square foot Supercentre at Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall by early 2027 amid a multi-billion dollar Canadian expansion.

Reset Team Founder Bob Arora on Growth and Expansion [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Reset Team’s Bob Arora explains how national retail execution, precision installs, and trained crews help brands scale consistently across Canada.

Pop Mart Enters Canada With Multi-Store Launch Strategy

News Craig Patterson -
Pop Mart expansion in Canada begins with stores in Vancouver and Toronto and plans for rapid nationwide growth through 2026.

Soul Smash Burgers Debuts in Mississauga December 12

News Craig Patterson -
Soul Smash Burgers launches in Mississauga with a tightly focused menu and premium Ontario beef prepared fresh twice daily. The founder has plans for expansion with a simple concept.

Dr. Phone Fix sees revenue growth y/y of more than 14% in Q3

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2019, Dr. Phone Fix operates 35 corporately owned retail locations across Canada.

Bottega Veneta Unveils New Boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver

News Lee Rivett -
Bottega Veneta opens a new boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver, debuting its latest store concept and expanded collections in a directly operated space.

Body Shop Canada opens flagship store in Vancouver

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This opening reflects The Body Shop Canada’s continued growth in British Columbia with Pacific Centre becoming its 14th location in the province.

KITS Eyecare expanding retail footprint with Toronto store opening in Q1 2026

News Mario Toneguzzi -
KITS said its decision to expand into Toronto is driven by the momentum of its Vancouver flagship.

Number of Canadians missing credit card payments soaring: Equifax

News Mario Toneguzzi -
1.45 million consumers in Canada missed a credit payment in Q3, more than 46,000 higher than in Q2.

iStore Expands Travel Tech Retail Across Canada and the US

News Craig Patterson -
iStore accelerates growth with new airport stores and automated retail machines across North America as demand for fast travel tech solutions rises.

Canadian Loyalty Programs Enter a New Era of Innovation

News Craig Patterson -
Retailers are rethinking loyalty as shoppers demand value, personalization, and fresh experiences in a fast-changing market.

House of Braids owner on Midtown growth in Saskatoon (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Owner Ngone Dione discusses House of Braids’ Midtown Plaza expansion, challenges with past locations and plans for future growth.

Canadians set to paint Black Friday Maple Leaf Red this year

News Mario Toneguzzi -
62% of Canadians said they plan to go “pro-Canada” this Black Friday

JLL Canada Holiday Retail Survey: Less on gifts, more on experiences, self-treats, and shopping centre visits

News Mario Toneguzzi -
When it comes to where they're headed for holiday shopping and experiences, Canadians are turning to shopping centres, with 90% saying they'll visit at least once this season.

ROYALMOUNT recipient of numerous interior design awards (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Among ROYALMOUNT’s multiple wins, most notably, the property took home the “Award of the Year” for Inclusive Bathrooms (By: Borrallo Interiors + Chrome Design + Lemay).

Eataly Opens 4th Toronto Location at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

News Craig Patterson -
Eataly expands at CF Toronto Eaton Centre with a two-level Italian marketplace featuring restaurants, counters, and a curated retail selection.

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.
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