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Daily Synopsis: Feb 23, 2026 – Canadian Retail Growth and AI

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Sukoshi Mart looks to further US expansion, recession called, updated renderings for Vancouver's flagship Aritzia, dozens arrested for retail theft at Metrotown, and other news.

Voilà launches major public awareness campaign

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Rooted in deep consumer research, the campaign highlights Voilà’s most unique differentiator as the only online destination that brings together several of Canada’s most beloved grocery banners, including Sobeys, Farm Boy, and Longo’s in Ontario, and IGA in Quebec, under one seamless experience.

Purolator to handle 52 million holiday parcels

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Purolator expects to process over 52 million parcels this holiday season as it expands access points, EVs and seasonal shipping options across Canada.

Skip expands beyond restaurants with new partnerships across Canada

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Skip broadens its offerings beyond restaurants with new partnerships across Canada, including grocery and retail delivery.

RONA becomes first home improvement retailer to partner with DoorDash

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This partnership spans nearly 200 RONA+ and RONA corporate stores located in seven provinces and over 150 cities across the country.

Shake Shack Canada launches on Uber Eats in Toronto

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Formed in 2023, Shake Shack Canada is a partnership between Toronto-based private investment companies Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc.

Uber Eats and Loblaw partner to expand on-demand grocery delivery in Canada

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Through the collaboration, consumers can now shop from select Loblaw banner stores using Uber Eats, with all participating locations expected to be available nationwide by Nov. 12.

Skip and Walmart Canada launch nationwide delivery partnership

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Skip and Walmart Canada join forces to offer fast, convenient delivery of groceries and household essentials from over 300 Walmart stores nationwide.

Skip and Shoppers Drug Mart launch delivery

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Skip and Shoppers Drug Mart team up to offer national delivery of pharmacy, wellness and beauty products, now available in 650 stores across Canada.

IKEA Canada reaches significant zero emission milestone as electric vehicle truck home deliveries take the lead over diesel

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In August 2025, 72% of IKEA's big and bulky truck home deliveries were completed using electric vehicles (EVs), surpassing deliveries made by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the first time.

New DoorDash Canada survey highlights increased financial security among Dashers

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DoorDash helps Canadians boost financial security and flexibility through app-based work, offering new income streams amid rising cost-of-living pressures.

DoorDash Canada Expands DashPass Benefits: Free for Amazon Prime Members, New Family Sharing, and Exclusive Subscriber Savings

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With affordability top of mind for Canadians, DoorDash says it is making it even easier to save.

METRO Inc. joins DoorDash, expanding grocery access across Ontario and Quebec

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Hundreds of Metro, Food Basics and Super C locations are now live on DoorDash, with the same prices and promotions available online and in-store.

Skip partnering with Dollarama

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Skip started in 2012 as a local start-up in the Prairies and has grown into a Canadian technology success story

Instacart partners with Costco Executive Members

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The company partners with more than 1,800 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 100,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace.

Skip partners with PetSmart to launch on-demand delivery nationwide

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Canadians can now order over 15,000 PetSmart products directly on Skip, ranging from premium food and litter to toys and accessories

Rabba Fine Foods joins DoorDash, connecting Southern Ontarians with groceries day and night

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Over 30 Rabba Fine Foods locations are available for customers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to shop from on DoorDash

Goodfood champions Canadian sustainability with new B Corp certification

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Goodfood covers about 95% of Canadians and it delivers about 15 million meals per year.

An inside look at an Amazon Delivery Centre (Photos/Videos)

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The Amazon facility can handle up to 125,000 packages on a daily basis during peak periods

Skip launches winter delivery fleet, clearing streets (Video)

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Skip connects millions of customers with over 50,000 restaurant partners across the country, including a growing offering of groceries, retailers, alcohol and convenience stores.

15-Minute Grocery Delivery Startup Tiggy Rapidly Expanding into New Markets in Canada: Interview

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The ultrafast delivery startup is aiming to disrupt an already competitive industry with plans to service major urban markets.
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