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The End of Hudson’s Bay Department Stores 

News Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay has permanently closed its department stores, ending 355 years of Canadian retail history and marking the collapse of Canada's last national department store chain.

Suzanne Sears Launches Job Registry for Hudson’s Bay Employees

News Craig Patterson -
Retail recruiter Suzanne Sears has created a confidential job registry for Hudson’s Bay employees impacted by store closures. The service is free and supports career transitions.

CF Toronto Eaton Centre Celebrates Pride Month 2025 with Events

News Craig Patterson -
CF Toronto Eaton Centre transforms into a vibrant Pride hub with a 40-foot flag, drag brunch, queer market, trivia nights, and art celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous identities.

Calgary’s newest rooftop restaurant and bar, Bow & Bend, set to open downtown in early summer

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bow & Bend Rooftop, on the 12th floor of the new Element Hotel Calgary Downtown on 4th Ave SW, will offer people spectacular views of the iconic Bow River which flows through the city.

U.S. trade war represents $8.8 billion potential gain for Canadian tourism

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2023, Canadians spent $26.6 billion on tourism in the U.S. compared to the $12.9 billion Americans spent in Canada

Crunch Fitness opens 1st Calgary location, 2nd in Alberta

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Crunch Fitness Canada is on track to operate over 50 locations by 2025

Hublot Brings Big Bang Anniversary Watch Collection to Yorkdale 

News Craig Patterson -
Hublot celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Big Bang collection with an exclusive showcase at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto from May 30 to June 5, 2025.

RETAIL FORWARD in Montreal to Boost Retail Dealmaking

News Craig Patterson -
RETAIL FORWARD hits Montreal on June 5, 2025, offering a dynamic platform for retail dealmaking, networking, and tenant-landlord matchmaking.

Saks Global Blames Lender for Hudson’s Bay Collapse

News Craig Patterson -
Saks Global accuses lender Pathlight Capital of contributing to Hudson’s Bay’s liquidation, as legal disputes unfold amid department store’s shutdown.

RioCan Seeks Receivership for HBC Joint Venture

News Craig Patterson -
RioCan files to place its joint venture with Hudson's Bay into receivership amid HBC’s liquidation. Court to hear the application Tuesday.

Bogner Expands in Canada with Borys Paterson Appointment


News Craig Patterson -
Bogner appoints Borys Paterson as Sales Manager for Canada to expand the German luxury brand’s presence beyond ski towns into ready-to-wear, golf, and lifestyle retail.

‘Buy Canadian’ Groceries See Modest but Notable Sales Shift

News Sylvain Charlebois -
New data shows Canadian food sales up 4.4% as U.S. product sales fall. Nationalism drives short-term gains, but price remains key for shoppers.

Maison Margiela Opens at Yorkdale with Oakridge to Follow

News Craig Patterson -
Maison Margiela debuts its first Canadian boutique at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, with a second location opening in Vancouver's Oakridge Park in fall 2025.

Dolce Amore to “throw its hat” into the savoury culinary world with new concepts in Vancouver

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Originally founded in 2002 by the Grippo family, Dolce Amore was one of Vancouver’s original gelaterias.

Clifton Blake Merges with Metropolitan Commercial to Form CB Metcom

News Craig Patterson -
Clifton Blake and Metropolitan Commercial Realty merge to form CB Metcom, a vertically integrated real estate platform poised to reshape Canadian commercial markets.

RONA opens new Direct Delivery Centre in Hamilton

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Centre strengthens RONA’s ability to serve construction professionals in Hamilton, Halton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Hagersville, and the Niagara Peninsula

Square: How Canadians are fueling their days

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Square’s data shows Canadians are hitting cafés later than you might think.

Rabba Fine Foods joins DoorDash, connecting Southern Ontarians with groceries day and night

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Over 30 Rabba Fine Foods locations are available for customers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to shop from on DoorDash

IKEA Canada renews partnership with Rainbow Railroad to support at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals for a second year

News Mario Toneguzzi -
IKEA Canada said it will donate up to $200,000 from the proceeds of its Rainbow Cake, available in stores nationwide from June 1 to July 31,

Moose Knuckles Appoints Ellen Kinney as CEO

News Craig Patterson -
Moose Knuckles names Ellen Kinney as CEO to lead global expansion of the Canadian luxury outerwear brand. Kinney brings decades of fashion leadership experience.

Loshen & Crem Opens Integrative Skincare Boutique in Edmonton

News Craig Patterson -
Loshen & Crem opens a 3,400 sq. ft. skincare boutique in Edmonton’s Currents of Windermere, blending curated luxury retail with full-service facials. The flagship location reflects a growing national brand focused on education, wellness, and personalized skincare.

Payroll employment declining in retail and hospitality sectors: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Payroll employment in retail trade decreased by 8,400 (-0.4%) in March, continuing an overall downward trend that began in February 2023.

General Products Patio Furniture Closing After 47 Years

News Craig Patterson -
Ontario’s General Products Outdoor Patio Furniture is retiring after 47 years. A major public liquidation sale, beginning March 29, is now underway in Richmond Hill.

From rooftop greenhouse to store in an hour: Walmart Canada and Lufa Farms launch local produce collaboration in Montreal

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Customers in Walmart's Marché Central Supercentre can now purchase boxes of this rooftop produce grown and harvested by Lufa Farms each day, while quantities last.

MINISO opens its first outdoor street-front store in Ontario at CF Don Mills (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
MINISO has successfully entered over 100 global markets with more than 7,400 stores worldwide, including over 370 locations across North America alone

‘Positive turnaround year’ for DAVIDsTEA in Fiscal 2024

News Mario Toneguzzi -
DAVIDsTEA has 20 company-owned stores across Canada.

EMERGE Commerce sees strong revenue and sales growth in Q1

News Mario Toneguzzi -
EMERGE is a premium, Canadian e-commerce and retail brand portfolio.

Eataly Opens Storefront at Toronto’s Distillery District

News Craig Patterson -
Eataly has launched a summer pop-up in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, offering Italian coffee, gelato, pastries, and gourmet groceries daily.

Hudson’s Bay to Close Stores and Terminate 8,300 Employees by June 1

News Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay Company will lay off more than 8,300 employees as it closes all stores by June 1, 2025. Court documents outline final steps, employee support, and the brand's wind-down under CCAA.

What Canadian Tire Got with Hudson’s Bay IP Acquisition 

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian Tire’s $30M deal for Hudson’s Bay IP includes iconic trademarks, slogans like “Lowest price is the law,” defunct brands, and digital assets.

AI retail solutions company LEAFIO expands into Canada amid global growth

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Interest in LEAFIO’s AI-powered retail automation solutions has grown steadily

Food inflation continues to outpace Consumer Price Index: Loblaw

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Manufacturers are looking for ways to keep prices down for customers, including by shifting supply chains to by-pass the U.S., says Loblaw

Kim Furlong Appointed CEO of Retail Council of Canada

News Craig Patterson -
Kim Furlong has been named the next President and CEO of the Retail Council of Canada, returning to the organization she helped shape, effective September 2, 2025.

AI revolutionizing retail: Cognizant’s Scott TumSuden on tackling labour challenges with technology

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail is on the brink of a transformation — one that’s being accelerated by the rise of generative AI and automation.

Creed to Open First Canadian Boutique at Yorkdale

News Craig Patterson -
Luxury fragrance house Creed will open its first Canadian store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto in fall 2025, reinforcing the mall’s status as Canada’s top luxury retail destination.

1.4 Million consumers missed a credit payment while spending dips to 3-year low: Equifax

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Total consumer debt was $2.55T at the end of Q1, up four per cent year-over-year, according to Equifax

Primaris Takes Control of 5 Disclaimed Hudson’s Bay Stores

News Craig Patterson -
Primaris REIT gains control of five disclaimed Hudson’s Bay stores, unlocking redevelopment potential and transforming over 500,000 sq. ft. of retail space.

PayMore Expands in Canada with Walmart and Franchises

News Craig Patterson -
PayMore is accelerating its Canadian expansion with new storefronts, Walmart partnerships, and a franchise model led by Founder Brands.

Canadian business leaders call on government to ‘act with urgency’ to avoid a recession: KPMG

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Given ongoing trade uncertainty, 76 per cent of business leaders are bracing for the worst and taking steps to prepare for a Canadian recession, says KPMG.

Surge in Calgary organized retail crime prompts coordinated response

News Mario Toneguzzi -
After seeing a concerning rise in organized retail crime, CPS worked alongside the Retail Council of Canada, retail businesses and security teams to develop a coordinated response to protect stores, staff and shoppers

Revive Wellness Club Opens 1st Canadian Location in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Revive Wellness Club opens in Toronto at 2100 Bloor St. W., with plans for 20 Canadian locations blending contrast therapy, coffee, and community.

Ruby Liu to Launch New Department Store Chain in Canada

News Craig Patterson -
Ruby Liu has acquired 28 former Hudson’s Bay leases in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario to launch a new multicultural, experiential department store chain in Canada.

Canada’s Tea Tariff Hurts Global South and Consumers [Op-Ed]

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s tea tariff is raising prices for consumers while unfairly penalizing producers in the Global South. It's time for a policy rethink.

Flight Centre Canada Opens New Flagship Store in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Flight Centre Canada has opened a new flagship store in Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, marking 30 years of operations with a renewed focus on in-person travel retail.

Canada’s Food Policy Council Risks Stalling Without Government Support

News Retail Insider -
Experts warn that without renewed commitment and resources, Canada’s Food Policy Advisory Council may lose its potential to strengthen democratic food governance.

Canadian retail sales near $70 billion in March: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail sales were up 1.2% in the first quarter of 2025, marking a fourth consecutive quarterly increase, says Statistics Canada.

Laser Clinics Canada Opens in Vaughan Amid National Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
Laser Clinics Canada opens its newest location at Vaughan Mills as part of an aggressive national expansion. Managing Director Toby Milton shares plans for 30 more clinics across the country.

ICSC Honours John Crombie with Distinguished Service Award

News Craig Patterson -
ICSC has awarded John Crombie of Cushman & Wakefield its Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award for his decades of leadership, mentorship, and contributions to retail real estate in Canada.

DAVIDsTEA Rebuilds with Canadian Roots and Fresh Energy

News Craig Patterson -
DAVIDsTEA CEO Sarah Segal shares insights on the brand’s rebirth, Canadian identity, product innovation, retail strategy, and community impact in a post-pandemic landscape.

CFIB May Business Barometer: Small business confidence goes up, price plans go down 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
“The optimism glass is not even half-full, it’s still fairly empty," says the CFIB.
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