Calgary

Canadian Retail Construction Hits Decade Low as Scarcity Reshapes Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail construction has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, but the national slowdown masks major differences across the country: JLL data.

Calgary AI Startup StoriBot Targets Retail With ‘Narrative Intelligence’ Platform

Craig Patterson -
Calgary-based AI startup StoriBot is targeting automotive, grocery and other retail sectors with its Narrative Intelligence platform as it builds enterprise adoption.

Grocery-anchored retail strong in Calgary market: CBRE

Mario Toneguzzi -
Strong migration into Alberta and Calgary over the past five years has helped drive retail spending as newcomers establish households, buy vehicles and furnish their homes.

Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like Luxury Retail

Lee Rivett -
Mine & Yours marks 13 years as the Canadian luxury reseller expands its retail footprint, deepens its Holt Renfrew partnership and builds a business model in which customers increasingly serve as both shoppers and suppliers.

Calgary’s Forum Thermal to open 18,000-square-foot urban spa in late 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
With six signature pools, three saunas and two steam rooms, Forum will offer a series of interconnected experiences. 

Shake Shack Expands Canadian Footprint With New Ontario Restaurants

Lee Rivett -
Shake Shack is expanding in Canada with new restaurants in Oakville, Burlington and London as it adds drive-thrus and grows beyond the GTA.

Realm Fitness Builds 2,500-Member Community Inside Calgary Industrial Property

Evan Nagy -
Realm Fitness has grown to 2,500 members in Calgary, combining fitness, retail, recovery and community inside a 44,000-square-foot industrial space.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail Growth Amid Trade Shifts and Experience-Driven Strategies

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail highlights strategic expansions, evolving consumer experiences, and the complex impacts of trade tensions shaping growth opportunities.

High-end street-front retail investment coming to Calgary: Barclay Street Real Estate report

Mario Toneguzzi -
At the close of Q2 2026, Calgary’s retail market continued to demonstrate resilience and momentum.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 26, 2026

Retail Insider -
Flying Tiger enters Canada with competition, Saks Global rebrands, Lululemon directors approved, Metro strike hits earnings, retail theft pilot in Ottawa sees crime reduction, and other news.

Hermès to Open Standalone Store on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue

Craig Patterson -
Hermès is planning its first standalone Alberta store on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue, exiting Holt Renfrew and reinforcing downtown Calgary’s growing luxury retail presence.

Mondetta Expands Modern Ambition with Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver Stores

Craig Patterson -
Mondetta is expanding its Modern Ambition menswear brand with new stores in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, while evaluating additional opportunities across Canada, the United States and Europe.

L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch First Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Fountain

Lee Rivett -
L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart introduce Canada’s first multi-brand fragrance refill fountain in select Beauty Boutique stores.

Happy Belly Expands iQ Food Co. Into Calgary

Lee Rivett -
Happy Belly is bringing iQ Food Co. to Calgary as the wellness-focused chain expands beyond Toronto into Western Canada.

Atelier Munro Opens Vancouver Flagship House

Lee Rivett -
Atelier Munro has opened its Vancouver flagship House, expanding its hospitality-driven menswear concept in Canada.

Calgary retail market stable with healthy demand: JLL

Mario Toneguzzi -
The vacancy rate remains stable at 2.4 per cent − among the lowest in North America.

Deals Signed for Major Hudson’s Bay Buildings Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Deals signed for major Hudson’s Bay buildings across Canada signal a shift toward redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.

Mine & Yours Returns to Calgary with Holt Renfrew Pop-Up

Craig Patterson -
Mine & Yours, a Canadian resale company, reopens its pop-up at Holt Renfrew in Calgary for a second year. The partnership emphasizes sustainable luxury and features pre-loved designer items, reflecting the growing demand for circular fashion.

Armco Capital acquires Stephen Avenue Place and adjacent buildings in downtown Calgary

Mario Toneguzzi -
Landmark transaction brings together a prominent Class A office tower and a rare collection of contiguous high-street retail properties on Stephen Avenue, Calgary's most recognized pedestrian corridor.

Danier Debuts New Store Concept Amid Expansion Phase

Craig Patterson -
Danier debuts a new store concept as it expands into Calgary and Mississauga, marking a new phase of growth for the Canadian retailer.

Asian lifestyle and beauty brand SUKOSHI opening at Calgary’s Southcentre Mall

Mario Toneguzzi -
Since launching in 2018, SUKOSHI has expanded steadily across Canada and the United States, with more than 20 locations and plans to surpass 40 stores by the end of 2026.

Proposal before Calgary Co-op AGM seeks clarity on CEO position

Mario Toneguzzi -
A proposal at Calgary Co-op's 2026 AGM seeks a written update on the cooperative's long-running permanent CEO vacancy.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail’s Urban Expansion and Inflation Pressures Shape 2026 Outlook

Craig Patterson -
This week’s coverage highlights Canadian retailers doubling down on urban growth and discount formats amid persistent grocery inflation outpacing wages.

Marugame Udon Opens First Toronto Location

Craig Patterson -
Marugame Udon opens its first Toronto restaurant on Yonge Street, marking continued Canadian expansion for the global Japanese chain.

Shake Shack to Open First Calgary Location

Craig Patterson -
Shake Shack will open its first Calgary location at CF Chinook Centre this spring, its first in Western Canada, as part of the brand’s growing Canadian expansion.
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