Canadian retail

Canadian Jewellery Brand Steff Eleoff Opens New York Pop-Up with Shopify

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based jewellery brand STEFF ELEOFF has opened a three-day pop-up at Shopify's SoHo space in New York City, running November 6–8, 2026, following recent retail activations with Holt Renfrew in Canada.

Canada Goose Faces Deeper Comparable Sales Declines as Winter Shoppers Delay Purchases

Craig Patterson -
Canada Goose reported a 7.5% decline in comparable sales during its second fiscal quarter, with weakness continuing into October as warmer weather delayed winter apparel purchases. Canadian sales held steady while gross margins improved.

Daily Synopsis: November 5, 2026

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Crombie acquires 13 Ontario retail properties, FreshCo opens first Vancouver store, SportChek closes second Vancouver store, Flying Tiger opening more Ontario stores, Victoria's Market Square comes to market, and other news.

Samsung Canada Takes Smartphone Rivalry to the Streets with Three-City Billboard Campaign

Craig Patterson -
Samsung Canada deployed mobile digital billboards in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal as part of a rapid-response campaign promoting its Galaxy Z Fold8. Samsung executive Christian Di Vincenzo explains the retail strategy, Edelman's role and the company's reported results.

Daily Synopsis: November 2, 2026

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Birks names CEO, retail cyber attack concerns following European freezer hack, Western Canada's largest Christmas store returns, 7-Eleven looks to bring liquor to Sask stores, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: October 28, 2026

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Halloween costumes fly off the shelves in stores, Ossington vendor market above coffee shop, calls for street and retail safety in BC, CFIG winners announced, and other news.

Could Ending Daylight Saving Time Change How Canadians Shop and Eat?

Sylvain Charlebois -
As Canadian provinces take different approaches to seasonal clock changes, Sylvain Charlebois considers what permanent time policies could mean for grocers, restaurants and consumers. Research on spending patterns suggests that changes in daylight may have commercial consequences, although the long-term effects remain uncertain.

lululemon Adds Shopify’s Shop Pay to Canadian and U.S. Online Stores

Lee Rivett -
lululemon has introduced Shopify's Shop Pay across its Canadian and U.S. e-commerce websites, adding accelerated checkout and Shop app product discovery without replacing its existing online infrastructure.

Aritzia Targets $10 Billion as Canadian Store Strategy Shifts Toward Stronger Boutiques

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia is targeting up to $10.5 billion in annual revenue by fiscal 2032 while expanding to 160 U.S. boutiques. In Canada, the retailer expects a slight decline in store count as it optimizes existing locations and consolidates legacy branded stores.

American Express Wants to Influence Where Consumers Shop, Not Just How They Pay

Lee Rivett -
American Express is expanding its AI commerce strategy through OpenAI integrations, restaurant discovery and agentic payments. Its third-quarter earnings call reveals ambitions that could reshape how Canadian retailers attract customers, manage payment relationships and measure the value of emerging shopping channels.

Rethink Retail Expands Executive Communities Under Canadian Leadership

Craig Patterson -
Rethink Retail is expanding its executive communities under Canadian CEO Marie Chevrier Schwartz, with Chris Parsons appointed VP of Audience. The company is developing Canadian programming focused on AI, retail media and industry collaboration.

Daily Synopsis: October 22, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canada Post starting weekend parcel delivery in Toronto Montreal and Ottawa, Walmart Supercentre opens in Fort McMurray, Stony Plain Costco under construction, adults drive Halloween candy sales, and other news.

NAPA Canada Sales Rise 9% as Acquisitions Drive Expansion Amid Soft Market

Lee Rivett -
NAPA Canada reported 9% sales growth in the third quarter of 2026, supported by its acquisition of Benson Auto Parts. Comparable sales rose just 1%, highlighting subdued demand as parent UAP expands its Canadian automotive distribution and repair network.

Daily Synopsis: October 21, 2026

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Grocery prices up, Indigo names top books, Sweat and Tonic announces Yorkville opening, Prince St. Pizza opening second Toronto location at Yonge and Eg, Crumbl opening near Montreal, and other news.

Inside Dynamite 3.0: How Groupe Dynamite Is Reinventing Its Canadian Stores

Lee Rivett -
Groupe Dynamite is expanding its Dynamite 3.0 store concept across major Canadian shopping centres, bringing upgraded interiors, personalized styling and a more premium shopping experience to its established fashion banner. The investment reflects a broader focus on store productivity and brand positioning.

Nintendo and EB Games Detail Strategy Behind Toronto Store-Within-a-Store

Craig Patterson -
Nintendo and EB Games executives discuss the strategy behind Toronto's first North American Nintendo store-within-a-store, including physical retail, the Canadian gaming market and potential expansion.

From The Desk: Experiential Retail and Leadership Moves Shape Canadian Market

Retail Insider -
Craig Patterson examines Canadian retail trends, from Aritzia's expansion and labour challenges to AI adoption and the evolving role of physical stores.

How Shipping Disruptions Threaten Canadian Retailers’ Profits and Customer Loyalty

Craig Patterson -
A Retail Insider webinar with UPS Capital examines how lost, damaged and stolen shipments affect Canadian retailers' profitability and customer relationships. The discussion explores shipping risks, customer-service costs and InsureShield Shipping Insurance as an option for managing eligible financial losses.

Daily Synopsis: October 14, 2026

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Walmart expands toys, Golf Town opens flagship in Oakville, Korean diner opens in Edmonton, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: October 13, 2026

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Hollister opens at CF Chinook Centre, Crumbl Cookies expands to Winnipeg, Denny's opening at Regina's Southland Mall, and other news.

From The Desk: Retail Growth Divides and AI’s Expanding Role in Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail growth splits between value and premium players as AI reshapes merchandising and real estate adapts on varying performance and consumer demand.

Canada’s Menswear Market Is Being Rebuilt as Retailers Invest in Premium and Luxury

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s premium and luxury menswear market is attracting major investment as Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Simons, independent retailers and global fashion houses expand, renovate and rethink physical retail across Canada, even after the loss of major department-store capacity.

Canadian Shoppers Grow More Selective as Holiday Spending Intentions Weaken

Lee Rivett -
A new Stifel survey finds Canadian consumers entering the 2026 holiday season with weaker spending conviction. Holiday budget intentions fell sharply, while value retail remains resilient and higher-income shoppers show growing caution across several discretionary categories.

Daily Synopsis: October 6, 2026

Retail Insider -
Wild Fork retreats from Ontario after closing four stores, contrasting with Jollibee's rapid Canadian growth and MINISO's launch of a larger store format in Mississauga. Their differing strategies reflect varied approaches to scaling retail operations in competitive markets.

Q3 2026 Policy & Regulation: Tariffs, Grocery Competition and Tax Changes

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 Policy & Regulation report examines tariffs, grocery competition, Quebec tax changes, consumer rules and investment incentives, focusing on how policy implementation affects retailer costs, market access, systems and capital decisions.
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