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.
There are geographic areas and skill gaps that make it necessary for some foodservice businesses to recruit temporary foreign workers, says Restaurants Canada.
Canadian retail strong despite tariff concerns, Breitling opens at Royalmount, Maxi opens 2 Quebec stores, 10 more Beer Stores closing, Calgary Co-op opening in Cochrane September 18, and other news.
Liberal and Conservative plans for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program could shape food prices, youth jobs, and restaurant costs in very different ways.
Counter-tariff removals could lower grocery prices, SSENSE lenders seek quick sale, Royalmount marks 1 year, Japanese vending machines come to Skytrain stations, Zellers opening in Edmonton delayed, and other news.
Simons a rare department store success, Indaba Trading goes brick-and-mortar, Woodstock duty free store closes after 40 years, Urban Barn Announces Atlantic store opening, Adnois grocery store opens in London, BC Dollar Tree hit with safety fines, and other news.
HBC changes name again from 'Rupert Legacy' to numbered companies, Ruby Liu says landlord concerns are 'misguided', Metro CEO says 'buy Canadian' trend is losing steam, Quebec language police could fine sign offenders up to $90k, Gildan acquiring HanesBrands, and other news.
Bick's pickles harder to find amid tariffs, Simons prepares to open at Yorkdale, Oxford says Ruby Liu could impact pension fund owner, uncertain future for Calgary HBC stores, and other news.
RioCan pulls financial support for some HBC joint venture locations, CF says Ruby Liu's bid for Bay properties 'defies commercial common sense', tariffs to impact back-to-school, 60% of Quebec businesses claim drop in sales as fast fashion grows, Bick's pickles no longer at some Canadian retailers, Leyad opens Edmonton office, longtime employee takes over NS bookstore, and other news.
Canadian Tire plans HBC Stripes revival later this year, online tire seller launches in Canada amid trend, recycling rules have Ontario grocers threatening to end beer/wine sales, FreshCo opening 1st Vancouver Island store, Saje Natural Wellness expands into Ulta Beauty in the US, and other news.
Small businesses brace for possible Canada Post strike, DoorDash partners with Metro, Winners opening at Scarborough Town Centre, Victoria pop-up features high-end hotel lost-and-found items, and other news.
Hilary Weston of retail empire passes at 83, Canada Goose summer shift helps growth, beef costs don't deter consumers, Adonis to open London grocery store Aug 14, the future of Edmonton's HBC boxes, and other news.
Best Buy Canada's new president discusses growth, HBC gets permission to sell 5 Saks OFF 5TH leases and extends creditor protection to Halloween, Canada Goose reports numbers, Toronto corner store in neighbourhood in limbo again, and other news.
Skincare stores in Toronto malls accused of scamming customers out of huge sums, Vancouver fashion retailer marks 50 years, Dartmouth bookstore staying open after surge in community support, and other news.
Ruby Liu holds job fair in Toronto, Richard Baker blamed for HBC demise, jewellery retailer denied insurance coverage because employee used washroom during robbery, Quebec language watchdog targets barber for 'too much English', launch of Saskatchewan's first pro hockey store, and other news.
Couche-Tard pulls out of 7-Eleven bid deal, Little Caesars signs largest Canadian franchise deal yet, hotel acquires downtown Yellowknife mall, Lululemon office to occupy top of Vancouver's former Nordstrom store, and other news.
Hudson's Bay hearing on Ruby Liu lease deal adjourned as she seeks new lawyer, grocery-anchored retail big for investors, Red Apple renovates 4 stores, BC grocer launches US produce boycott, and other news.