Economic Trends

Weak Canadian Dollar Could Drive Grocery Prices Higher in 2027: Sylvain Charlebois

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois warns that a weaker Canadian dollar and rising commodity costs could push grocery prices higher this winter and into 2027.

Canadian Retailers Keep Expanding as Staffing Gets Leaner

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers continue opening stores as employment data weaken. Suzanne Sears explains leaner staffing, part-time hiring, wages and changing retail jobs.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Ikea bringing meatball-flavoured lollipops to stores, Birks secures loan for store renos, Lego opening store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, T&T Supermarket to begin construction in Burnaby's Brentwood, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 5, 2026

Retail Insider -
Questions about Zellers' success in struggling retail sector, pot stores have high hopes for World Cup fans, downtown Calgary Hudson's Bay building shows signs of disrepair, widespread criminal gangs hit retail, and other news.
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