Canadian Retail Sales

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

Craig Patterson -
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.

Retail Insider Releases Q3 2026 Canadian Retail Reports

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider has released 18 Q3 2026 reports examining Canadian retail sectors, consumer behaviour and the businesses supporting the industry. The collection brings together reporting and data on store investment, real estate, technology, supply chains, marketing, security and policy.

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — September 2026: Consumer Spending Becomes Selective

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail is experiencing widening demand gaps across categories, regions and price points as value considerations move deeper into retailer strategy.

Soft Start to 2026 Masks Resilient Consumer Spending in Canada

J.C. Williams Group -
Canada’s retail sector shows a soft start to 2026, but resilient consumer spending and strong discretionary demand signal underlying strength.

From the Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion and Consumer Caution in Early 2026

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail in 2026 balances expansion, experiential stores, AI adoption, and cautious consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty.
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