Retail Insider's latest Consumer Behavior and Retail Economy Report examines how affordability pressures, selective spending, retail real estate polarization, and widening differences between value and premium segments are reshaping Canada's retail landscape and influencing strategic decisions across the industry.
Vancouver-based Lotus Capital has acquired Plaza 33 in Kelowna, extending a growing Canadian strategy focused on grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail centres.
First Capital REIT acquired as Westons expand retail empire, Skip the Dishes lays off staff and closes delivery service centres in Canada, Canada Post begins ending door-to-door delivery, Doug Ford slams city-run grocery stores, Foot Locker shuts Queen West store in Toronto, and other news.