circular economy

Retail Council of Canada has announced the winners of its inaugural Retail Sustainability Excellence Awards, recognizing Canadian Tire, Sobeys, IKEA Canada, Tim Hortons and other organizations for initiatives involving recycled materials, refrigeration, logistics and supply chain sustainability.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is opening an 8,300-square-foot location on Quadra Street, its second store in Victoria and eighth on Vancouver Island.

Q1 2026 luxury in Canada split in two: brands doubled down on flagships and boutiques, while platforms and department stores faced restructuring risk.

Rather than purchasing items for single ownership, members gain flexible access to designer handbags from brands like Chanel, Dior, Celine, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada through a subscription model.