commercial real estate

Daily Synopsis: October 20, 2026

Retail Insider -
Nova Scotia shoe retailer closing after 120 years, Wingstop's largest Canadian location opening at CF Chinook Centre, Choice acquires retail site, and other news.

Museum of Toronto to Transform Historic Downtown Bank Space into New Cultural Destination

Craig Patterson -
Museum of Toronto will open at 2 Queen Street East in April 2027, converting a former Bank of Montreal space into a free cultural destination backed by a $35 million gift.

Primaris to Sell $41.8 Million Stake in Kingston’s Cataraqui Centre Amid Portfolio Reshaping

Craig Patterson -
Primaris REIT has agreed to sell its 50% managing interest in Kingston's Cataraqui Centre for $41.8 million. The transaction follows its acquisition of Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket, signalling change.

Aritzia’s Stronger Store Performance Supports Continued North American Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia is reporting stronger boutique productivity and customer traffic as it expands across North America. The Vancouver-based fashion retailer plans additional U.S. openings and repositionings in Quebec and California while continuing to invest in larger stores and digital commerce.

Daily Synopsis: October 1, 2026

Retail Insider -
Tsawwassen Mills plans a large H Mart grocery and entertainment expansion while CF Chinook Centre adds Old Navy, SportChek, and Winners to boost retail offerings. In Quebec, La Cordee is shutting, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: September 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Tariff hikes may not hit retail shelves for a while, Leyad acquires retail real estate portfolio, Walmart announces Kawartha Lakes Supercentre, Book City marks 50 Years, and other news.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansions and Resilience Shape Canadian Retail Landscape

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail sees continued store expansion, shifting real estate strategies and changing consumer behaviour amid ongoing economic and labour market pressures.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail Growth Amid Trade Shifts and Experience-Driven Strategies

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail highlights strategic expansions, evolving consumer experiences, and the complex impacts of trade tensions shaping growth opportunities.

Retail Insider “Discount, Value & Off-Price Retail Report”: Value Retail Becomes a Defining Force in Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest report examines how discount, value and off-price retailers are reshaping Canadian consumer behaviour, retail real estate and competitive strategy as value shopping becomes a mainstream force influencing retailers, landlords and investors alike.

Retail Insider “Real Estate & Leasing Report”: Scarcity and Curation Reshape Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Real Estate & Leasing Report examines how limited retail space, selective investment, and redevelopment strategies are reshaping Canada's commercial property market, with growing performance gaps between prime retail assets and secondary centres.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Vestis opens Max Mara and Weekend stores in Vancouver, Dollarama growth could be expansive, Joseph Tassoni returns to The Well for immersive show, 7-Eleven marks 60 years of the Slurpee, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 22, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canadians making more trips with smaller baskets at the grocery store, questions about future of downtown Vancouver Hudson's Bay, Sobeys debuts new store concept in Welland ON, dollar store opens in Elliott Lake, and other news.

From The Desk: Retail Resilience and Experiential Growth in Canadian Markets

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers expand experiential and sustainable footprints while navigating inflation and evolving consumer behaviours shaping urban and mixed-use markets.

Q1 2026 Books & Entertainment Retail Report: Experiences Grow As Legacy Retail Breaks

Craig Patterson -
Steve’s Music retrenched while Cineplex, Activate Games, Splitsville, eBay Live and fandom-driven commerce formats point to sector's future.

From The Desk: Strategic Brick-and-Mortar Growth and Consumer Caution Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Strong Canadian retailer expansions coexist with cautious consumers amid evolving experiential retail, supply challenges, and shifting workforce dynamics.

Daily Synopsis: May 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Jones soda launches at 700 Circle K's, Amazon Prime class-action lawsuit approved in Quebec, retail cannabis growth cools, 6% milk in Ontario grocery stores, only grocery store in Salisbury NB reopens 8 months after fire, and other news.

Q1 2026 Grocery Retail Report: Discount Expansion and the Shift to Value

Craig Patterson -
Canadian grocery sector sees rising inflation, discount growth, and increased consolidation as retailers adapt to cost pressures and shifting demand.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 28, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon appoints new leadership, surveillance pricing questioned, Alice + Olivia entering Canada, Quebec furniture manufacturing in jeopardy, mixed feelings in Winnipeg amid crime curb efforts, and other news.

Value and Luxury Dominate Canadian Retail: JLL Study

Craig Patterson -
Value and luxury retailers are driving Canadian retail growth as mid-market brands face pressure in a shifting consumer landscape.

VIDEO: 50 Years of Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Evolution

Mario Toneguzzi -
Commercial real estate remains fundamentally a relationship-driven business, where in-person interaction, market insight, and trust continue to be essential for success.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
HBC coat collection auctioned, alcohol consumption down, cannabis budtenders join UFCW union, Quebec weekend shopping pilot begins this week, Vancouver grocery store rallies behind customer cancer journey, and other news.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reshapes Loyalty, Footprints, and E-Commerce in Early 2026

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail kicks off 2026 with Starbucks’ tiered rewards, Toys R Us’ contraction, and Walmart expansion, amid stabilizing market trends.

New Walmart Supercentre coming to southwest London, Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
Walmart Canada said it will become an anchor tenant in this expanding commercial development serving southwest London and the surrounding region.

Calgary retail vacancy rate continues to fall: Barclay Street Real Estate

Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail development is increasingly being integrated into residential communities through mixed-use formats, extending a trend observed since year-end 2024.

CF Market Mall hosts “Winter Warm-Up” featuring massive snow show, indoor curling, and Olympic athletes (Photos/Videos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
"This winter, we're introducing a full slate of fun, high-energy and entertaining experiences designed to bring the community together."
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