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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.

Pet Valu Earnings Reveal a More Cautious Canadian Consumer

Craig Patterson -
Pet Valu earnings reveal how inflation, fuel costs, promotions, and loyalty programs are reshaping Canadian consumer shopping behaviour.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding, So Why Are Jobs Disappearing?

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers continue expanding while retail employment declines, raising questions about staffing, service levels, and the future of in-store retail.

Affordability Is Changing How Canadians Eat Protein

Sylvain Charlebois -
Rising food costs and shifting consumer priorities are driving more Canadians toward flexible eating habits and changing protein consumption patterns.

Happy Belly Expands Footprint as It Nears 100 Locations

Lee Rivett -
Happy Belly rapidly expands its restaurant footprint across Canada, emerging as a growing tenant while managing expansion-related costs.

GLP-1 Drugs Trigger Multi-Billion Dollar Demand Shock in Food Sector

Sylvain Charlebois -
GLP-1 drugs are shifting Canadians from volume to value in food consumption, with major implications for retailers and restaurants.

Aritzia’s Rise from Canadian Brand to North American Powerhouse

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia’s rapid U.S. expansion and strong financial performance position it as a leading North American retail powerhouse.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 29, 2026

Retail Insider -
Hudson's Bay flagships sold, Simons signals shift in downtown Vancouver, Chip Wilson at odds with Lululemon board nominees, grocery store cuts seniors' discount, Winners opening in North Battleford, and other news.

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.
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