consumer goods

Canadian Retailers Face New Cost and Sourcing Pressures from U.S. Counter-Tariffs

Lee Rivett -
Canada’s $27.6-billion counter-tariff package targets 874 U.S.-origin goods, creating new pricing, margin and sourcing challenges for Canadian retailers.

Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.

How Strait of Hormuz Tensions Are Set to Raise Grocery Prices in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

Pet Valu Shares Drop as Growth Outlook Softens

Lee Rivett -
Pet Valu shares fell after a muted 2026 growth outlook, as analysts cite promotional pressure and slower same-store sales in Canada’s pet retail sector.

Rental industry growth slows to 2.5% in 2024: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Revenue growth in Canada’s rental industry slowed to 2.5% in 2024 after two strong years, with Ontario leading gains, Statistics Canada reports.
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