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Daily Synopsis: July 30, 2026

Retail Insider - July 30, 2026

Shoppers Drug Mart Expanding lower-priced fresh food, Aesop expanding Canadian store network, World Cup drove international card use in Canada, Canada Goose reports positive earnings, and other news.

Pattison Food Group arrives on DoorDash, bringing Western Canada’s grocery staples home

Mario Toneguzzi - July 30, 2026

Save-On-Foods and five additional banners are now on DoorDash, offering in-store prices and member-exclusive pricing for More Rewards members.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 24, 2026

Retail Insider - July 24, 2026

Local food hubs proposed to address grocery competition, Loblaw brings 'goss' campaign back for Ossfest in Toronto, Toys R Us stores clearning out in Winnipeg, and other news.

Organic Traditions Secures $10.5M to Accelerate U.S. Expansion

Craig Patterson - July 23, 2026

Organic Traditions has raised US$10.5 million in Series A financing to expand across North America, grow U.S. retail distribution and invest in product innovation following more than 25 years of growth in Canada.

Retail Insider “Retail Technology & Payments Report”: Commerce Infrastructure Gets Smarter

Lee Rivett - July 17, 2026

Retail Insider's latest Retail Technology & Payments Report examines how artificial intelligence, payments, loyalty, commerce platforms, and digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly integrated, reshaping retail operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage across the Canadian retail industry.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 16, 2026

Retail Insider - July 16, 2026

Metro selling baking facility, Dollarama recalls spices, two employees from Ottawa store mourned as they die in a week, uncertain future for businesses at 55 ByWard Market Square in Ottawa, Save-On-Foods opens in Lillooet, and other news.

Q2 2026 Canadian Retail Logistics: From Efficiency to Optionality

Craig Patterson - July 9, 2026

Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains around flexibility, diversification, and resilience as tariffs, geopolitical tensions, labour disruptions, and changing consumer expectations make volatility a permanent operating condition.

VIDEO: Amazon Prime Day 2026 expected to draw Canadian shoppers despite affordability pressures: Bruce Winder

Mario Toneguzzi - June 23, 2026

Consumers are grappling with elevated living costs, including higher fuel prices and persistent food inflation.

WeCook launches nationwide delivery with expansion into six new Canadian markets

Mario Toneguzzi - June 19, 2026

The company said the expansion follows a period of rapid growth. It has grown by more than 1,000% since 2020, created over 600 jobs, and now delivers more than four million meals annually.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 8, 2026

Retail Insider - June 8, 2026

Surveillance pricing concerns, Loblaw bringing back frozen concentrated juice, Competition Bureau looks into Sobeys store leases, Reformation opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 28, 2026

Retail Insider - May 28, 2026

Retail Insider's latest articles cover Toronto retail evolution, brand strategy shifts, grocery trends, and leadership updates in Canadian retail.

Brands Retreat From Pride Sponsorships in Canada as Consumers Scrutinize Support

Craig Patterson - May 28, 2026

Major brands are scaling back Pride sponsorships in Canada as consumers increasingly demand authentic, year-round LGBTQ+ support, according to a new study.

Daily Synopsis: May 26, 2026

Retail Insider - May 26, 2026

Second-hand shopping grows as fuel prices increase, Flight Centre Canada appoints leader, Shell partners with Scene+, Healthy Planet opening Toronto store, Dressew sells Vancouver building with permanent closure date, Oakridge Park opens this week, and other news.

Alibaba.com launches AI-focused pitch competition with more than $1 million in prizes

Mario Toneguzzi - May 7, 2026

The updated competition reflects what it described as a shift in global trade toward “agent-to-agent” commerce, where AI systems increasingly handle functions such as sourcing, logistics and operational coordination.

Shopify delivers again as merchants clear $100 billion in Q1 GMV

Mario Toneguzzi - May 5, 2026

For the second quarter of 2026, Shopify said it expects revenue to grow at a high-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis.

Cozey expands global footprint with Australia launch

Mario Toneguzzi - April 29, 2026

The Australia expansion comes just six years after Cozey first launched in Canada and follows closely on the heels of its successful U.S. e-commerce debut in 2023.

Amazon focused on protecting the shopping experience

Mario Toneguzzi - April 24, 2026

In 2025, Amazon identified, seized, and appropriately disposed of more than 15 million counterfeit products worldwide, preventing them from harming customers or being resold elsewhere in the retail supply chain.

U.S.-based Commonplace marketplace eyes expansion into Canada

Mario Toneguzzi - April 20, 2026

Commonplace is a logistics-enabled local marketplace focused on buying and selling bulky, high-value secondhand items like fitness equipment, wellness products, appliances, mobility and furniture.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 6, 2026

Retail Insider - April 6, 2026

Toronto retail leasing update, Toys R Us Canada moves to protect trademarks, fuel surcharges to hit consumers, The Body Shop Canada marks 50 years, vinyl record sales up 240% in Canada over 2019, and other news.

Retail Marketing Automation for Shopper Promotions

Craig Patterson - March 25, 2026

How ARISTID’s retail marketing automation helps RONA, Canac and others modernize promotions, reduce errors and gain digital agility.

Omnisend Study: 74% of Canadians okay with AI completing online purchases

Mario Toneguzzi - March 18, 2026

Openness to AI tools handling checkouts is up from 68% to 74% since August 2025, with almost 80% willing to hand over their data for more relevant recommendations.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 12, 2026

Retail Insider - March 12, 2026

Cuba's fuel shortage impacts Canadian cigar stores, Manitoba asks Sobeys to scrap property restrictions, Ontario to allow shopping on 2 public holidays, alcohol in corner stores impact worker safety, redevelopment of former Sherwood Park Safeway, and other news.

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