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Craig Patterson

Swatch x AP Launch Sparks Chaos at Canadian Malls

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Swatch x Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop launch triggered overnight lineups, store closures, and crowd-control concerns at Canadian shopping centres on Saturday.

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

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

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Enters Canada with GTA Expansion

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen is entering Canada with its Scandinavian-inspired discovery retail concept and an initial GTA expansion.

Canada Goose Pushes Beyond Parkas as Apparel Sales Surge

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Canada Goose reported strong fiscal 2026 growth as apparel, spring collections, and retail conversion helped drive momentum beyond winter outerwear.

Pet Valu Earnings Reveal a More Cautious Canadian Consumer

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Pet Valu earnings reveal how inflation, fuel costs, promotions, and loyalty programs are reshaping Canadian consumer shopping behaviour.

Toronto-Based Menswear Brand Guardin Launches with TNT

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Toronto-based menswear brand Guardin launches with TNT, offering minimalist suede and leather outerwear at accessible premium price points.

Deb Craven Named Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year

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Longo’s President Deb Craven has been named the 2026 Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by Retail Council of Canada.

SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

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SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.

lululemon Opens Large Downtown Montreal Store

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lululemon has opened a new two-level downtown Montreal flagship store on Sainte-Catherine Street West, featuring localized design inspired by Vancouver and Montreal.

Cavallo Custom Clothing Opens Toronto Showroom

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Cavallo Custom Clothing launches an appointment-based showroom in Etobicoke, blending tailoring with hospitality-driven retail.

Primaris Reshapes Canada’s Enclosed Mall Sector

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Primaris has transformed into one of Canada’s most influential mall owners through acquisitions of dominant regional shopping centres.

Scarborough Town Centre Growth Driven by Community Strategy

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Scarborough Town Centre surpasses $1,000 per square foot as community programming and cultural events drive retail growth.

Graze Craze Enters Canada with First Ontario Location

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Florida-based charcuterie franchise Graze Craze enters Canada with a Stoney Creek, Ontario opening and broader franchise expansion plans.

Oakridge Park in Vancouver Announces Opening Date

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Oakridge Park has announced its opening date as the massive Vancouver mixed-use development prepares to debut luxury retail, dining and public spaces.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding, So Why Are Jobs Disappearing?

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Canadian retailers continue expanding while retail employment declines, raising questions about staffing, service levels, and the future of in-store retail.

What Happens to 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger Storefronts Across Canada?

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The liquidation of Warehouse One and Bootlegger leaves 128 retail spaces vacant across Canada, many in regional malls and smaller markets.

YYOGA Expands Across Canada Through Franchising

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YYOGA plans national expansion through franchising as demand grows in Vancouver and beyond, with new studios and community-focused ownership.

How AI Personas Are Transforming Retail Decision-Making

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AI-powered personas are reshaping retail decisions, enabling faster insights across marketing, merchandising, and customer experience.

Leger and Plus Company Introduce Smart Persona for Real-Time Consumer Insights

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Leger and Plus Company launch Smart Persona, enabling real-time consumer insights through AI-powered synthetic personas.

MANMADE Opens First Store at CF Carrefour Laval

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MANMADE opens its first store at CF Carrefour Laval, marking a shift from DTC as the Montréal brand expands into physical retail.

Frette Opens First Canadian Boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville

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Italian luxury linen brand Frette opens its first Canadian boutique in Toronto’s Yorkville with a new experiential retail concept.

RCC Announces 2026 Retail Award Finalists as Couche-Tard CEO Receives Top Honour

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Retail Council of Canada reveals 2026 ERA finalists while Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller earns Distinguished Retailer honour.

Sonic Boom at 25: Inside a Toronto Record Store’s Survival and Growth

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Sonic Boom marks 25 years in Toronto, tracing its survival through music retail decline, vinyl resurgence, and evolving consumer demand.

HANK. Reveals First Stores as Retail Veterans Target Menswear Gap

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HANK. will open its first Ontario stores in late summer 2026 as veteran retail executives target Canada’s premium menswear gap.

Loblaw Says Canadians Continue Trading Down as Discount Growth Accelerates

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Loblaw says Canadians remain focused on value as discount grocery growth and trade-down behaviour continue across the country.
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