E-Commerce

Future of Toys “R” Us Stores in Canada Unclear as Operating Platform, Brand Split Among Buyers

Lee Rivett -
Toys “R” Us Canada's brands, store leases and operating assets are set to be divided among three buyers, leaving questions about the future of the retailer's remaining stores and operations in Canada.

Q1 2026 Luxury Retail Report: Flagships Expand as Brands Seek Greater Control

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

Q1 2026 Broad Retail Trends Retail Report: Polarized Spending Forces Hard Choices

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 split Canadian retail into premium worth paying for and value cheap enough to forgive. Here’s who’s winning, who’s exposed, and what to watch next.

Retail and Grocery Leaders Honoured at RCCSTORE2026 Awards Programs

Retail Insider -
Retail Council of Canada recognized retailers, brands and industry leaders at RCCSTORE2026 through its Excellence in Retailing Awards and Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

Q1 2026 Retail Technology Retail Report: AI Agents Rewrite The Buying Journey

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 saw AI move from retail tool to shopping interface. Winners are building data, loyalty, and execution foundations; laggards risk losing customers.

Daily Synopsis: May 15, 2026

Retail Insider -
Liquidation grocery stores boom, theft at Canadian grocers up, Uniqlo opens 1st Winnipeg store, Ontario stores open for first time on Victoria Day, Etobikoke fireworks store blows up after vehicle drives in, FIFA World Cup store opens at Vancouver International Airport, and other news.

Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches Report: Expansion Meets Shifting Consumer Investment

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches report highlights luxury retail expansion, rising physical precious metals demand, and supply chain innovation.

HANK. Reveals First Stores as Retail Veterans Target Menswear Gap

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

Bath Depot Opens 50th Store, Expands Western Footprint

Lee Rivett -
Bath Depot, a Canadian home retailer, is set to open its 50th store in Edmonton on April 24, 2026. This opening underscores the company's expanding footprint across Canada with a growing variety of home products.

Lululemon Pushes Into Mexico With Stores, E-Commerce

Lee Rivett -
Lululemon accelerates Mexico expansion with new e-commerce platform and store openings, positioning the market as a key growth driver.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 25, 2026

Retail Insider -
Vacant Bay box at Pen Centre sees demand, Erin Mills Charmed jewellery store closing due to repeated break ins, Manitoba PST exemption on food not for mom-and-pop shops, Genesis opens in Regina, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 18, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fines for made-in-Canada claims could chill investment say food manufacturers, Couche-Tard optimistic despite fuel increases, most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing, legendary Italian retailer in Vancouver's Chinatown dies at 93, 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.

Home Société consolidates e-commerce platforms in strategic digital move (Interview) 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Home Société has not been impacted by recent U.S. tariffs.

Online Retail in Canada Becomes Oversaturated as Industry Shifts Following Pandemic Acceleration [Interviews]

Shelby Hautala -
A rush to open online stores means there's too much competition -- and the integration with physical stores is more important than ever say experts.

Wayfair Expanding Canadian Operations with New Office

Mario Toneguzzi -
The US-based online home furnishings retailer is growing its presence in Canada as consumers update their homes during the pandemic.

New Canadians More Likely to Embrace Ecommerce

Megan Harman -
New research reveals that newcomers are far more likely than other Canadians to make purchases online on a regular basis.
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