SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Hike in U.S. tariffs will harm small businesses in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB is calling on government to release the billions that have been collected by Canada’s retaliatory tariffs

Läderach expands with Cadillac Fairview shopping centres and Bloor Street chocolateries

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Operating since 1962 and with the reigning World Chocolate Master at its helm, Läderach is the largest chocolate retailer in Switzerland with 200 chocolatiers across 21 countries worldwide and online.

Cascadia Collection Opens at YVR with 1st Airport Listening Room

News Craig Patterson -
WHSmith debuts Cascadia Collection at YVR, blending travel essentials, local products, luxury resale, and an industry-first listening room.

Canadian Holiday 2025 Retail Outlook: Deals, AI, and Value-Driven Shoppers

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian shoppers plan for Cyber Week splurges, loyalty perks, and personalized AI shopping this holiday season amid economic pressures.

Canadian Retailers Embrace Bold Mannequin Trends

News Craig Patterson -
Mannequin trends in Canada are shifting toward storytelling, diversity, and premium designs to elevate visual merchandising and boost sales.

Payroll employment on the rise in the retail sector: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Prior to the increase in May, payroll employment in the retail trade sector had recorded a cumulative decline of 16,700 (-0.8%) from January to April, said Statistics Canada.

Retail trade sector contracts as Canadian economy declines: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The retail trade sector contracted 1.2% in May, as activity in 7 of 12 subsectors decreased, said Statistics Canada.

Canada Goose sees revenue increase in Q1

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Canada Goose saw total revenue increase 22.4% from last year

Primaris REIT reports strong tenant demand across its portfolio

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Primaris is Canada’s only enclosed shopping centre focused REIT, with ownership interests in leading enclosed shopping centres located in growing Canadian markets.

1 in 4 consumers lose money due to poor customer support: Gradient Labs survey

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Some 75% of consumers rank long waiting times as a major customer service frustration, with 52% believing companies intentionally complicate the process, according to Gradient Labs.

Weston Family to Donate Hudson’s Bay Company Royal Charter

News Craig Patterson -
The Weston family plans to donate HBC’s 1670 Royal Charter to the Canadian Museum of History, preserving a key piece of Canada’s heritage.

Hudson’s Bay Pushes Ahead on Ruby Liu Lease Deal Amid Dispute

News Lee Rivett -
Hudson’s Bay seeks court approval to transfer 25 leases to Ruby Liu despite landlord opposition and questions over her retail experience.

CF Fairview Pointe Claire celebrates six decades of community, memories, and retail connection

News Mario Toneguzzi -
As the first enclosed shopping centre on the West Island, and the second-largest mall in all of Canada at the time, it quickly became a landmark, a legacy that continues to define CF Fairview Pointe Claire as a vital community hub today.

Transforming Toronto’s Waterfront: Transit, Retail, and Vibrancy [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Craig, Tim Kocur and Dorsa Alizadeh-Shabani discuss summer vibrancy, transformative developments, retail growth, transit upgrades, and placemaking initiatives along Toronto’s Waterfront.

Staples Canada marks 20 years of giving with 2025 School Supply Drive fundraiser

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Now in its 20th year, this fundraising initiative helps students from coast to coast overcome obstacles by ensuring they head back to the classroom with the supplies and support they need to succeed, said Staples.

Specsavers to open 111 new optical locations in Loblaw grocery stores across Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Specsavers is an optometrist-owned business that entered the Canadian market in late 2021.

Jersey Mike’s Subs opening in Regina as a springboard to Canadian expansion West

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This opening marks Redberry's 13th Jersey Mike's location.

Freed & Freed’s Legacy with HBC Stripes Lives On

News Craig Patterson -
Freed & Freed reflects on more than a decade of designing HBC stripes and its proud role in shaping a Canadian fashion icon, with eyes on a future beyond HBC.

Canadian Prime Day Sales Surged 9% as Shoppers Seek Deals

News Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers saw 9% sales growth during Prime Day 2025, with strong late-week gains as shoppers hunted for discounts despite economic pressures.

Loblaw Plans Canada’s Largest Rooftop Solar Project

News Craig Patterson -
Loblaw will install Canada’s largest rooftop solar system at its East Gwillimbury Distribution Centre, generating 8.5M kWh annually by 2026.

DoorDash Faces Legal Action in Canada Over Hidden Delivery Fee

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Competition Bureau accuses DoorDash of deceptive drip pricing, alleging nearly $1B in hidden fees from Canadian consumers.

Small Canadian exporters are covering cost of U.S. tariffs: CFIB

News Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB said it sent a letter to the federal government, urging it to consider several options to providing financial relief to businesses.

Home Société Group launches new unified e-commerce platform

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Home Société Group is a leader in mid to high-end interior and exterior furnishings, with 17 existing stores across Quebec and Ontario (Toronto and Ottawa).

Demand for experience drives most new store openings: JLL report

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Dining remains the main driver of retail expansion, with more than 40% of the opening announcements, said JLL

Uniqlo Announces 4 Canadian Stores Including 1st in Victoria 

News Craig Patterson -
Uniqlo adds four new stores in Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, and Quebec City, marking a milestone in its Canadian expansion strategy.

AFA Expo 2025 – August 12-14 in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Canada’s leading fashion trade event is preparing to welcome retailers, buyers, and suppliers from coast to coast this summer, as the AFA Expo returns to the Toronto Congress Centre from August 12-14, 2025.

Foodservice outlook improves slightly in Q2, but remains fragile amid trade tensions and cost volatility: Restaurants Canada

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

Odd Burger appoints new CFO, announces grand opening of 2nd Edmonton location

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Odd Burger Corporation is a franchised vegan fast-food restaurant chain and food technology company that manufactures a proprietary line of plant-based protein and dairy alternatives.

Healthy Planet launches “Good Food Drive” to fight childhood hunger across Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Recognizing that one in three food bank clients in Canada is a child, Healthy Planet said it is taking meaningful action by donating nutritious, minimally processed food to help support the health and well-being of children in need. 

2025 Small Business Marketing Trends: Digital strategies, community focus, and the rise of AI

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Small business owners in the retail space are doubling down on their digital marketing efforts, with an eye towards creating unique customer experiences.

Affirm and New Look Vision Group partner to offer flexible payment options across leading eyewear retailers in Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
New Look Vision Group has a network of 476 locations operating mainly under the Iris, New Look Eyewear, Vogue Optical and Greiche & Scaff banners

Clé de Peau Beauté welcomes Nicole Kidman as its new Global Brand Ambassador

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Clé de Peau Beauté, a luxury brand of Shiseido Co., Ltd., was established in 1982.

Canadian Delivery Trends: Cravings and AI influence on ordering behaviour

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Nearly all Canadians (96%) have ordered delivery to satisfy a craving and 63% placed a last-minute delivery order in the last month, says DoorDash

WeCook partners with Schwartz for one-day immersive pop-up in Toronto

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Two new meals created by WeCook's Executive Chef Gabriel Drapeau (former Executive Chef of Joe Beef Group) featuring Schwartz’s beloved smoked meat will be available at the pop-up

YM Inc. Takes Over 5 Former Saks OFF 5TH Stores in Canada

News Craig Patterson -
YM acquires five former Saks OFF 5TH leases amid HBC’s CCAA process, as Ruby Liu’s bid for 25 stores faces mounting scrutiny.

Birks releases fiscal 2025 results: net sales down, net loss of $12.8 million

News Mario Toneguzzi -
For the fiscal year, Birks reported net sales of $177.8 million, a decrease of $7.5 million or 4.0%, from the comparable fiscal year ended March 30, 2024.

Canadian Grocers Under Fire for Maple-Washing

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian grocers face backlash over misleading food origin labels as consumers demand transparency and accountability.

Canadian Retail Sales Show Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

News Retail Insider -
May retail sales reveal strong grocery gains, jewellery growth, and ongoing challenges for convenience stores in a changing Canadian market.

From Bartender to Beauty Franchise Powerhouse: The Entrepreneurial Rise of Kyla Dufresne and Foxy Box

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Kyla Dufresne started her business with a massage table in her dining room

Arlington’s $450M Vision and the 17th Avenue SW Revival: A Street Transformed (Images)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2025 alone, 33 new businesses have opened, and the majority are retail on 17th Avenue SW

Restaurants Canada backs Premiers’ call for faster work permits for asylum seekers, immigration reform

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A collaborative federal-provincial framework that is responsive to regional realities is essential, says Restaurants Canada

St. Laurent Shopping Centre transforming the retail experience in Ottawa

News Mario Toneguzzi -
St. Laurent is an approximately 870,000 square foot regional shopping centre which welcomes 7.5 million visitors annually. 

Simons to open 1st Toronto store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre on August 14

News Mario Toneguzzi -
There are 17 Simons stores - 10 in Quebec, including the company's head office in Quebec City; three in Alberta; one in British Columbia; one in Nova Scotia; and soon four in Ontario.

Retail sales decline in May: Statistics Canada

News Mario Toneguzzi -
32% of retail businesses were impacted by the trade tensions in May, compared with 36% in April, said Statistics Canada

A&W Food Services of Canada announces Q2 results for Fiscal 2025

News Mario Toneguzzi -
A&W opened four new restaurants in the quarter

Loewe Opens Experiential Perfume Pop-Up at Holt Renfrew Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Loewe debuts a 2,000 sq. ft. perfume pop-up at Holt Renfrew Bloor Street, its only North American installation of this scale.

Loblaw reports revenue growth of 5.2% in Q2

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, and the nation’s largest retailer.

Alpine Park retail taking shape as demand for suburban development surges: CBRE’s Alistair Corbett (Images)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Alpine Park is a $2.5 billion mixed-use development by Dream Unlimited.

Chick-fil-A Canada Tests New App Exclusively at CF Shops at Don Mills Location

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Chick-fil-A Canada App is a free app that allows you to view the Chick-fil-A menu, place mobile orders, earn rewards on mobile orders and redeem rewards for menu items. 

Ossington Avenue Retail Booms Amid Unprecedented Demand

News Craig Patterson -
Ossington Avenue retail sees soaring demand and record-low vacancies, solidifying its spot as Toronto’s trendiest shopping and dining destination.
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