Canadians take advantage of Black Friday, Sukoshi Mart expanding into US, UFA Co-op opening 1st Sask. store, BC retailers face hiring squeeze, Farm Boy relocates in Kanata, and other news.
Toy retail struggles in Canada, HBC auction generates almost $6m for 27 pieces, Brandspakr names most trusted brands, People's Jewellers official jeweller of Toronto Raptors, Giant Tiger closing in Medicine Hat, and other news.
The CPA survey suggests that 40% of younger Canadians (ages 18-34) plan to spend more than last year and 58% expect to rely on credit to fund their purchases.
Quebec retailer criticize budget for ignoring Shein and Temu, No Frills pilots scan-as-you-shop, Edmonton City Centre redevelopment could be phased, EB Games opens innovative Toronto concept, Lotus Capital buys Eastern Ontario shopping centre portfolio, and other news.
Some food items expected to spike in price, Giant Tiger leader discusses business, court permits Sobeys warehouse strike in Calgary, locals defend Toronto pizza business amid complaints, and other news.
Health Canada plans to deregulate cloned meat, allowing it into Canada’s food supply without labels — a move that could unsettle retailers and consumers alike.
The historic Hudson's Bay Company building in downtown Calgary, a 1913 Edwardian landmark on Stephen Avenue, faces an “immediate threat” as it lacks heritage designation. The National Trust for Canada has added it to its 2025 Endangered Places List to spotlight its risk of demolition and call for urgent preservation.
Canada’s food industry faces growing dependence on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program as fines and violations highlight systemic reliance, says Sylvain Charlebois.
A&W mascot turns 50, Paris Baguette expanding, all BC liquor and cannabis stores close amid strike, former Bay store in downtown Ottawa to come to market, and other news.
Coffee prices jolt consumer behaviour, downtown Vancouver retailers speak out against repeat shoplifter, Genesis opens Vancouver flagship, Holt Renfrew's ON3 shortlisted for design award, Best Buy opens Edmonton outlet, and other news.
Walmart recently revealed that with everyday low prices a Canadian family of four can save, on average, more than $450 per year when they do their weekly shop at Walmart as compared to any other major grocery store.
Costco trimming Christmas offerings as consumers pull back, trending searches for inexpensive food options in Canada, Walmart closes Prince Rupert store, BC public service union to escalate job action, Peavey Mart to reopen in Lacombe this fall, and other news.
In August 2025, 72% of IKEA's big and bulky truck home deliveries were completed using electric vehicles (EVs), surpassing deliveries made by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the first time.