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DoorDash Expands Grocery Reach Through Empire Partnership

Lee Rivett -
DoorDash adds 1,000+ Empire grocery stores across Canada, expanding its role in on-demand grocery and retail delivery.

Lululemon Appoints Heidi O’Neill as CEO

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon names Heidi O’Neill CEO as it looks to revive growth and address product and performance challenges in North America.

Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
Reitmans marks 100 years, public grocery stores debated, male teens embrace fragrances, Sask food inflation worst in Canada, night market returns to metro Vancouver, and other news.

Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

Sylvain Charlebois -
Faulty meat scales may be costing Canadians millions annually, raising concerns about grocery pricing accuracy and regulatory oversight.

Canada’s Shrinking Middle Class Is Fueling Food Inflation

Sylvain Charlebois -
As Canada’s middle class erodes, the country’s food economy is splitting, driving persistent inflation and weakening innovation.

How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

Canadian Retail Hiring Stalls as Market Shifts Emerge

Craig Patterson -
Retail hiring in Canada stalls in March as Suzanne Sears highlights regional shifts, inventory delays, and growing recruitment challenges.

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Angels Wear Preloved Launches Canada’s Largest Resale Event

Craig Patterson -
Angels Wear Preloved launches Canada’s largest luxury resale event in Toronto, bringing 40+ consignment vendors together for one day.

Happy Belly Accelerates Expansion as U.S. Entry Nears

Lee Rivett -
Happy Belly ramps up Canadian expansion and prepares for U.S. entry as profitability improves and new restaurant concepts gain traction.

MINISO Hello Kitty Pop-Up to Debut at Scarborough Town Centre

Lee Rivett -
MINISO is launching Canada’s first Hello Kitty pop-up at Scarborough Town Centre, highlighting its IP-driven retail strategy.

Rogers Launches POS and Credit Card Program for SMBs

Lee Rivett -
Rogers introduces Rogers Red Partner, a first-in-Canada POS and credit card program aimed at reducing fees and boosting customer loyalty for SMBs.

Canadian Retailers Bet Early on Outdoor Living in 2026

Lee Rivett -
Canadian retailers are prioritizing outdoor living early in 2026, signalling confidence in discretionary spending despite economic uncertainty.

Why a Ceasefire Won’t Lower Grocery Prices in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Oil volatility, not falling prices, is driving sustained food inflation across Canada, says Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

Skip Expands Grocery Delivery with Loblaw Deal

Lee Rivett -
Skip adds Loblaw banners nationwide, expanding grocery delivery and intensifying competition in Canada’s on-demand retail market.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 2, 2026

Retail Insider -
Nations takes HBC space in Oakville, Walmart closing 2 Montreal stores amid concern, more violent Pokemon card store thefts, fake maple syrup sold in Quebec contains sugar cane, fruit and vegetable shortage in Quebec amid Metro strike, Ferrero Rocher opening Toronto pop-up, and other news.

Groupe Dynamite Growth Driven by Top-Tier Mall Strategy

Craig Patterson -
Groupe Dynamite’s results highlight how top-tier mall locations and store productivity are driving growth, according to Stifel.

Food Prices Reshape Easter Dinner in Canada in 2026

Sylvain Charlebois -
Rising food prices in Canada are shifting Easter dinner choices in 2026, as consumers trade tradition for affordability.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 27, 2026

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Frozen Foods company fined over mislabeling blueberries as Canadian, city-run grocery plan problematic says experts, Toronto retailers look to neighbourhoods, legal battle keeps Vancouver's Kingsgate Mall in the 1970s, and other news.

Food Taxes in Canada Are More Problematic Than They Appear

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois discusses how food taxes in Canada quietly impact affordability, and why Manitoba’s PST decision could signal broader policy change.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 24, 2026

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

Rising Grocery Prices in Canada Are Changing Consumer Behaviour

Sylvain Charlebois -
Rising grocery costs are forcing Canadians to change how they shop, revealing deeper structural challenges in food affordability.

Groupe Dynamite Earnings Expected to Surge

Craig Patterson -
Groupe Dynamite is expected to post strong Q4 results, with rising sales, margin expansion, and continued growth momentum.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
HBC creditor protection extended, 2/3 of Canadians frustrated with tipping, Steve's Music shutting Toronto store this week, Carlton University student launches retail business, coffee prices in flux, and other news.
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