Canadian retail industry

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor: October 2026 — Retail Spending Rebounds, but Growth Remains Uneven

Canadian retail sales rose 1.2% in August 2026 to $74.6 billion, with gains across all nine major subsectors. Retail Insider's October Canadian Retail Monitor examines category performance, regional differences, wholesale activity, e-commerce growth and persistent affordability pressures heading into the holiday season.

Canadian Retail Leasing Market Shows Strength, But Tensions Emerging

Retail leaders discuss rents, demographics, and design trends shaping the Canadian retail leasing market in 2026.
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