SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES

Aritzia reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 financial results

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Aritzia achieved net revenue of $663 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, a 33% increase compared to last year.

AFA Expo 2025 Returns to Toronto for Footwear & Apparel

News Craig Patterson -
AFA Expo 2025 returns to Toronto Congress Centre August 12-14, uniting Canada’s footwear, apparel, and accessories industries for three days of buying and networking.

Centric Software’s AI-Powered PLM Transformation [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Centric Software CTO Ravi Rangan discusses how AI is transforming product lifecycle management across fashion, retail, and consumer goods sectors.

Why Canadian Coffee Prices Are Unfairly Inflated by Tariffs

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Ground coffee prices in Canada are up 19% in 2025, driven by tariffs—not global supply issues—hurting consumers and the $27B coffee industry.

RONA releases its 2024 Sustainable Development Activities overview

News Mario Toneguzzi -
In 2024, RONA said it also received many awards and recognitions to highlight its sustainable development initiatives and accomplishments

Osmow’s Shawarma chain expands rapidly across North America

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Beyond its rapid expansion, Osmow is also leaving a strong imprint through its charitable work.

BeaverTails ramps up renovations and looks to expand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
BeaverTails is focused on making its best stores better.

Avison Young helps Home Depot find 183rd location in Canada in Fort McMurray

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The 80,000-square-foot Home Depot building is anticipated to open in Q2/Q3 2026 and will employ approximately 150 associates

PIANO PIANO expands west with 1st Hamilton location

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This seventh PIANO PIANO location represents a major milestone for the brand and reflects its growing presence across Southern Ontario.

Think Retail Turns 20: Tony Flanz Reflects on the Journey [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Craig and Tony discuss the 20-year evolution of Think Retail, including major brand entries, heartfelt client relationships, and how Tony navigated immense personal challenges while building one of Canada’s most respected brokerage firms—all while shaping the future of retail leasing with passion and purpose.

Eleventy Opens First Canadian Store on Toronto’s Bloor Street

News Craig Patterson -
Eleventy launches its first Canadian flagship on Toronto's Bloor Street, bringing Italian smart luxury and hospitality to the city’s upscale retail scene.

Gradient immersive retail activation with Kiehl’s proves experiential strategy drives sales (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Gradient partnered with Kiehl’s to reimagine one of the brand’s retail locations in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen.

Foxy Box franchise owners in Cambridge share their entrepreneurial journey and plans for expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The couple discovered the Foxy Box brand separately—both through social media.

Sleep Country Canada doubles down on digital with customer-centric transformation

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Sleep Country's forward-looking strategy is reshaping its approach to retail.

EMERGE Brand, T2G, drives 34% revenue growth

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

Hudson’s Bay Lenders File to Block Ruby Liu Store Deal

News Craig Patterson -
Hudson’s Bay lenders ask the court to block a lease deal with Ruby Liu, citing high costs, stalled landlord approvals, and risk to creditor recovery. 

KaleMart24 opening 7 new stores and 1st in Ontario

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The first KaleMart24 opened in Montreal in March 2024 with a 1,200-square-foot store in Berri-UQAM, the largest Metro station in the city.

Luv2Pak’s Century of Innovation & Gather Packaging Launch [Video Interview]

News Retail Insider -
Luv2Pak President Ben Hertzman discusses the company’s 100-year legacy, sustainable packaging, and the launch of Gather Packaging in this video interview.

Van Houtte Coffee Services expands in Edmonton with new office and distribution centre

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc. is Canada's leading commercial coffee services provider.

Purdys enters new retail channels for 1st time amid increased national demand

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Purdys Chocolatier is a Canadian-owned and operated chocolate brand since 1907

Consumer insolvencies on the rise; business declines but still elevated: CAIRP

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Association said that even with short-term fluctuations, consumer insolvency volumes in 2025 remain notably higher than pre-pandemic norms.

McArthurGlen Vancouver Celebrates 10 Years of Retail Success

News Craig Patterson -
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver marks 10 years with major growth, community impact, and a third phase of expansion on the horizon.

DoorDash and Futurpreneur unite young entrepreneurs with “Founder Socials” event series

News Mario Toneguzzi -
DoorDash and Futurpreneur say they are committed to reducing the connection gap

QuickBite Collective rapidly expanding across Canada with 3 fast-casual brands

News Mario Toneguzzi -
QuickBite is one of Canada's fastest-growing QSR parent companies, uniting Teriyaki Experience, Burgers n' Fries Forever (BFF), and Maverick's Donut Company under one bold vision.

Tahini’s CEO on Bitcoin, franchising, and U.S. expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Tahini’s is a unique, category leading quick service restaurant group founded in 2012 and currently operating more than 60 locations across Canada

RONA Foundation presents $1.3M to 8 Canadian NPOs through its 2025 Build from the Heart program

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The RONA Foundation is a charity established in 1998, whose mission is to help improve the quality of life of Canadians in need by revitalizing their living environments or making it easier to access housing.

Jersey Milk Discontinued Amid Economic Pressures

News Sylvain Charlebois -
Mondelez confirms Jersey Milk is discontinued, citing low sales and rising costs—highlighting deeper economic challenges in Canada.

Loulou Lollipop: Vancouver-based baby brand eyes international growth and retail expansion

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Co-founded by Eleanor Lee and Angel Kho in 2015, the idea for Loulou Lollipop began with a personal need.

Cleaning With Purpose: Guests on Earth redefining home care as next wellness frontier

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Jackie Prince, Founder of Guests on Earth, launched the company in March 2022, inspired by the challenges of home life during the pandemic.

Toronto’s Bananas brings bold, quirky retail to Midtown with a playful twist

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Bananas is the passion project of best friends and midtown residents, Joanna Stern and Lauren Shulman.

Wellington Market announces expansion with renowned new vendors (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Well is a joint venture between RioCan and Allied, located at the gateway to Toronto’s downtown west – where the city’s top tourist attractions meet the vibrant King West neighbourhood.

Queens Harbour: The New Heartbeat of Toronto’s Waterfront

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With 800 seats and Canada's largest retractable rooftop, Queens Harbour offers a chef-driven menu, fusing Mediterranean and Asian influences.

Retail Expert Weighs in on Ruby Liu’s Hudson’s Bay Bid

News Craig Patterson -
Retail strategist Carl Boutet says Ruby Liu's bold plan to revive Hudson’s Bay stores faces challenges with landlords and scaling.

grace & stella expands retail presence in Canada with Amazon, Costco, and Walmart launches

News Mario Toneguzzi -
This expansion comes at a time when consumer demand for wellness and beauty products that deliver both performance and a little daily joy is at an all-time high, says grace & stella

Kit and Ace Opens Largest Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

News Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace opens its biggest store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, marking a key step in the brand’s Canadian retail expansion strategy under Unity Brands.

The Limits of Chatbots in Customer Service Today

News Retail Insider -
Despite rapid AI growth, most customers still prefer real people over chatbots for support—especially with complex or sensitive issues.

Nations Experience Launching Major Entertainment Concept in Toronto

News Craig Patterson -
Forever Young Entertainment opens this month at Centerpoint Mall, bringing immersive food and family fun from Nations Fresh Foods to North Toronto.

Roots opens flagship location in Vancouver (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The innovative store concept has been thoughtfully customized to perfectly suit the unique character of this new flagship Roots store in Vancouver

Laura Canada Celebrates 95 Years with Store Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
Laura Canada celebrates 95 years with new store openings, a national ad campaign, and digital innovation. CEO Josh Fisher shares insights on the brand’s future.

Square and Live Nation Canada announce partnership

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Every minute saved in line is another memory made at the show, says Square

Homegrown loyalty surges among Canadian consumers

News Mario Toneguzzi -
83 per cent of Canadians say buying local evokes a sense of national pride,

Canadian businesses want tax system to drive investment and resilient economic growth: KPMG

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The KPMG survey of 250 business leaders identified comprehensive tax reform as a top three priority for the federal government to increase business competitiveness.

Couture for a Cause Returns to Yorkville with $100K CAMH Goal

News Craig Patterson -
Couture for a Cause returns to Yorkville with an extended runway, top designers, and a $100K goal to fund a hair salon at CAMH.

From Border Blues to Local Boom: Tourism Spending Outlook: TD 

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Tourism spending in Canada is expected to grow in the modest range of 2-4% in 2025, says TD Economics

DoorDash awards over $300,000 in grants to black-owned restaurants

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants will receive over $10,000 each, in addition to a one-year membership for Restaurants Canada, courtesy of DoorDash, which will further connect culinary professionals with insights and resources that can help their business thrive.

Montréal number one business destination in the Americas for 8th year in a row

News Mario Toneguzzi -
With 103 major events meeting the UIA's criteria in 2024, Montréal significantly outranked its closest rival, Washington, D.C., with 71 events.

DUER opens 1st standalone store in Victoria, expanding West Coast retail presence (Photos)

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Recently, DUER announced the launch of DUER Europe alongside an ambitious retail expansion plan across North America.

Mondetta Appoints Retail VP to Lead Modern Ambition Expansion

News Craig Patterson -
Mondetta Clothing has appointed Georgi Gvakharia as VP of Retail to lead its first brick-and-mortar rollout, starting with its Modern Ambition brand.

Ramen Arashi Langford Announces Official Grand Opening: July 9

News Mario Toneguzzi -
The Ramen Arashi journey began in Banff eight years ago, founded by Kentaro and Yuji—two Japanese chefs who wanted to bring authentic ramen to Canada.

Truman to bring 3 Marriott International brands to Calgary

News Mario Toneguzzi -
Annually, Truman expects the development will contribute over $120 million in GDP from hotel operations and an additional $111 million from visitor spending, generating nearly $76 million in government revenues
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