SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Happy Belly Food Group announces 13th consecutive record quarter, increased positive net income from operations

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Happy Belly said the milestone reinforces its reputation as a disciplined, high-growth multi-brand restaurant operator with a predictable growth model.

Wine Rack and Farm Boy enter a new partnership (Photos)

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With 164 wine boutiques conveniently located throughout Ontario and four brand new boutiques launching at Farm Boy, Wine Rack provides a breadth of quality Ontario and International Canadian Blended wines.

Retailers must prioritize knowing their customers to stay competitive: EY Canada

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Known customers are 61% more likely to make repeat purchases, says EY.

Bath Depot Opens 1st Manitoba Store

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Bath Depot enters Winnipeg with its first Manitoba store, extending its family-run Canadian retail chain into Western markets.

Retail trade sees increase in operating profit: Statistics Canada

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The increase was led by clothing, sporting goods, and general merchandise stores, said Statistics Canada.

Retail market showing resilience despite headwinds: Morguard’s Keith Reading

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Among the challenges, Reading highlights a wave of retail closures, including major names.

Peavey Mart Set to Relaunch Under New Ownership

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Peavey Mart will relaunch in Alberta and Saskatchewan this fall under new ownership, reviving the farm and ranch retailer after its 2025 closure.

Solving the Sourcing Disconnect: How retailers can reclaim control of their import networks: TradeBeyond (Op-Ed)

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By Rob Garrison, Senior Director of Enterprise, TradeBeyond When Amazon pioneered "one click" purchasing and delivery, it radically changed how products were sold. How many...

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health commits $1.75M to support further advances in women’s health equity

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Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health has invested $1.75 million through its Community Grants Program to help improve the state of women's healthcare across Canada.

Canadian Retail Sales Rise 5.9% in June on Travel Shift

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Canadian retail sales rose 5.9% in June, driven by domestic travel trends and strong regional growth across key provinces.

Retail Insider the magazine Launches ‘Canada Proud’ Issue

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Retail Insider has released a new edition of Retail Insider the magazine, marking the first in a series of themed issues that will now be published with greater frequency. The latest release, titled the Canadian Pride Issue, highlights the resilience, innovation, and identity of Canadian retail as it navigates both challenges and opportunities in 2025.

Poppys Collection Rallies Support for Newfoundland Wildfires

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Poppys Collection’s Kathryn McNally launches fundraiser to aid families devastated by Small Point Newfoundland wildfires.

Groups praise Government of Canada for removal of retaliatory tariffs

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Retaliatory tariffs were resulting in at least $100 million a month in additional costs to the foodservice industry.

J2 Retail Management Expands Retail Partnerships

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J2 Retail Management grows with end-to-end retail services, helping brands launch stores and adapt to a changing North American market.

Canada’s foodservice industry grew in H1 2025 with continued gains in visits and spending 

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Quick-service restaurants (QSR) led the way in traffic growth, logging a 4.3% increase during the most recent quarter, said Circana.

Retail sales surpass $70 billion in June: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 1.9% in June, said Statistics Canada.

Steel N Ink Expands Across Canada and Prepares for U.S. Launch

News Craig Patterson -
Steel N Ink expands in malls across Canada, launches franchise program, and prepares for its first U.S. location in Austin, Texas.

The Body Shop Canada enters new era as 100% Canadian, founded in Britain

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The Body Shop Canada operates 64 stores nationwide and is investing in an enhanced omnichannel strategy

Canadian retail remains resilient despite tariffs and HBC closure: CBRE

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CBRE anticipates vacancy will remain low into the foreseeable future and rental rates for quality properties will continue to appreciate at a modest rate.

RioCan’s National VP of Leasing shares strong outlook for retail amid tight market conditions

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RioCan is close to an all-time high with occupancy sitting at 97.5%.

Tahini’s founder Omar Hamam shares entrepreneurial journey from Egypt to Canadian shawarma success

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Tahini’s is a unique, category leading quick service restaurant group founded in 2012 and currently operating 60 locations across Canada.

FatFace to Shutter Canadian Stores Amid Global Shift

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UK brand FatFace will close all Canadian stores in 2025, retreating from North America to focus on online retail and its UK presence.

BGO Acquires Mississauga’s Rockwood Plaza

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BGO acquires Rockwood Plaza in Mississauga, adding the 300,000 sq. ft. grocery-anchored retail centre to its Prime Canadian Property Strategy.

Tariffs Blamed as Canadian Food Inflation Outpaces CPI

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Canada’s food inflation rose 3.3% in July, with tariffs on essentials driving grocery costs higher than overall inflation.

Style App Teams with Cadillac Fairview for Personal Styling

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The Style App partners with Cadillac Fairview to bring in-person and digital personal styling services to malls across Canada.

O & O Group of Companies continues to build Edmonton foodservice powerhouse with opening of Dosti (Photos)

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Dosti is located near the West Edmonton Mall.

Nearly 1 in 5 small businesses dealing with tariff costs won’t last more than 6 months if nothing changes: CFIB

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CFIB said its data shows that the trade war is squeezing small businesses on every front.

Royalmount marking one-year anniversary with bold new marketing campaign

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Royalmount is Montreal’s newest retail and lifestyle destination.

Retailers must prepare for AI-driven shift in consumer behaviour: Accenture’s Fawad Baig

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Canadian consumers are forging deeper emotional connections and placing greater trust in generative AI. 

Costco Opens New and Expanded Warehouse in Newmarket

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Costco has opened a new 166,000-square-foot warehouse in Newmarket, relocating from Yonge Street to Harry Walker Parkway with expanded services.

Too Good To Go launches at Food Basics to help Ontarians save money and reduce food waste

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Too Good To Go is a global social impact company that connects users with partners to rescue unsold food and stop it from going to waste.

Carl Boutet on Simons’ Historic Yorkdale Opening

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Retail expert Carl Boutet calls Simons’ Yorkdale debut a historic milestone as the Quebec retailer enters Toronto with vision, art, and innovation.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store opens its 2nd location in Langley

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The Salvation Army Thrift Store diverted over 80 million pounds of items from landfills last year.

Mississauga welcomes new Chick-fil-A restaurant at Heartland Town Centre

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Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States

CoCo Bubble Tea expands deeper into North America with focus on smaller cities

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Already a top-three brand in Toronto with over 120 stores nationwide, CoCo is now reaching new heights of market penetration.

Motion picture theatre revenues increase in 2024: Statistics Canada

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Operating revenue in the motion picture theatres industry reached $1.6 billion in 2024, a 12.0% increase from 2022, said Statistics Canada.

Annual inflation rate rises 1.7% in July: Statistics Canada

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Prices for gasoline led the slowdown in the all-items CPI, falling 16.1% year over year in July, following a 13.4% decline in June, said Statistics Canada.

Retailers face growing cybersecurity threats as attack surfaces expand, says IGEL’s John Walsh

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Walsh said the retail industry is a target because of its growing presence on digital and social platforms

M&M Food Market President Allan Lindsay on growth, market niche, and giving back

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Over the past five years, M&M Food Market has raised more than $450,000 to support BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada)

Back-to-School retail season kicks off early as consumers shift to online and cost-conscious shopping: Field Agent

News Mario Toneguzzi -
According to a Field Agent survey, 39% of Canadians say they will spend more this year than last year and 67% say inflation is impacting them more this year. 

The Beer Store announces more store closures

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The Beer Store is the largest beer retailer in Ontario.

Joseph Tassoni Builds a Global Canadian Fashion Brand

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Canadian designer Joseph Tassoni discusses growing his luxury fashion brand globally while staying true to sustainability, craftsmanship, and Canadian-made values.

Jollibee and Global Girl Group KATSEYE partner to create joyful new connections with North American fans

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Jollibee Foods Corporation is the one of the world's fastest-growing restaurant companies - it manages and operates a portfolio which includes 19 brands with over 10,000 stores and cafés across 33 countries.

FYihealth group celebrates major milestone: 5 million orders processed at Delta Lab

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FYihealth operates over 370 locations across the country.

Equifax Canada: Delinquency levels stabilize in Q2, but financial divide widens among Canadians

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In Q2 2025, close to 1.4 million Canadians missed a credit payment — 7,000 fewer than last quarter – but still 118,000 more than a year ago, said Equifax.
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