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Canada moves into a technical recession, but retail sector sees quarterly growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail trade rose 1.0% in the first quarter, with health and personal care retailers (+3.5%) and general merchandise stores (+3.2%) contributing the most to the sector's quarterly growth.

Canada’s Counter-Tariffs Result in Temporary Price Increases

Craig Patterson -
In 2025, Canada imposed counter-tariffs on US imports, causing a notable increase in retail prices. The analysis reveals that these price hikes were short-lived, largely dependent on retailers' expectations and transparency with consumers.

Tourism sector set to deliver more than $100M in sales at Canada’s largest international tourism trade show

Mario Toneguzzi -
Travel and tourism revenue is projected to increase by six per cent and reach $140.9 billion this year.

Nespresso Canada donation launches biodiversity restoration projects in B.C. and Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
Funding will support Tree Canada’s new Biodiversity Restoration Initiative, a program aimed at restoring ecosystems through the planting of native and climate-adapted trees and plants in ecologically significant areas across the country.

High energy prices drive spike in consumer prices: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in April, up from an increase of 2.4% in March.

Recycling Rules Are Quietly Driving Food Inflation in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
New recycling policies are adding hidden costs to Canada’s food system, contributing to higher grocery prices and reduced product choice.

Consumer insolvencies surge in first quarter to highest level since 2019

Mario Toneguzzi -
Equivalent to roughly 17 Canadians filing for insolvency every hour during the quarter, on average.

Surveillance Pricing in Canada Raises Consumer Transparency Concerns

Retail Insider -
Surveillance pricing is emerging as a retail concern in Canada, raising questions about transparency, fairness, and gaps in consumer protection laws.

2nd annual Walmart Canada Growth Summit a boost for small businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
The 2026 Walmart Canada Growth Summit is an opportunity to bring the Canadian seller and business community together and provide the resources they need to grow with Walmart Canada.

Public Grocery Stores Debate Gains Traction in Canada

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Debate grows over public grocery stores in Canada as experts question feasibility, costs, and impact on food affordability.

Consumer spending plans remain muted: Bank of Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
"Consumers continued to view the labour market as soft, with fears of losing their job still elevated."

Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.4% on a yearly basis in March, after increasing 4.1% in February.

Staples Canada launches its next sustainability era

Mario Toneguzzi -
Staples Canada said its Goals for a Greener Future, launched in 2020, set bold recycling and waste diversion targets.

Iran Conflict Could Trigger New Food Price Shock in Canada

Retail Insider -
Oil and fertilizer spikes tied to Iran tensions could drive a new wave of food price increases across Canada in the months ahead.

As Grocery Theft Rises, Surveillance Tactics Draw Scrutiny in Canada

Retail Insider -
As grocery theft rises, surveillance tactics in Canada face growing scrutiny over privacy, rising costs, and deepening food insecurity.

Canada Post Shift Away from Home Delivery Impacts Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canada Post’s shift away from home delivery is set to impact retail marketing, logistics, and store traffic across Canada.

Canadian GDP on the rise in January, retail sector up: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retail trade sector expanded 0.8% as six of its nine subsectors were up in January

Starbucks reaches milestone of 100 million coffee trees donated to farmers to support the future of coffee

Mario Toneguzzi -
Beginning in 2017, Starbucks began donating trees to farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 24, 2026

Retail Insider -
COS launches Canadian website, Middle East conflict impacts Dollarama, DYD targeting 20 Canadian dealerships, Manitoba cutting PST on groceries, and other news.

TJX Expands Downtown Footprint with New Urban Stores

Craig Patterson -
TJX expands its downtown presence with a new Marshalls at Montreal Eaton Centre as Winners and Marshalls cluster in major Canadian city centres.

Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Middle East conflict fuels oil-driven inflation risks and weak growth outlook

Mario Toneguzzi -
After expanding by 2.4% in the third quarter of last year, GDP in Canada contracted 0.6% in the fourth quarter.

Tulkoff Foods acquires Celtrade Canada to expand North American sauce manufacturing capabilities

Mario Toneguzzi -
The strategic acquisition is intended to strengthen the combined company’s ability to serve retail, foodservice and industrial customers with expanded packaging formats and culinary innovation.

Healthcare Retail Expansion Surges as Traditional Canadian Stores Face High Vacancy Rates

Retail Insider -
Canada's retail landscape is in a state of stark transition.

Food businesses face penalties for mislabelling products as Canadian: CFIA

Mario Toneguzzi -
Food businesses are responsible for ensuring that all food products they sell, whether made in Canada or imported, meet Canada's legislative requirements.

Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Although growth in grocery prices slowed in February, they have risen 30.1% since February 2021.
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