furniture

Daily Synopsis: August 14, 2026

Retail Insider -
Rolex sues Montreal jewellery store over customized designs, BTS pop-up draws crowds on Bloor Street in iToronto, Le Creuset expands to West Vancouver, more Ontario grocery stores shift to discount, and other news.

Leon’s Sees Canadian Consumers Trading Down as Premium Shoppers Keep Spending

Craig Patterson -
Leon’s is seeing middle-market Canadian consumers trade down to lower price points while premium shoppers keep spending, highlighting a widening divide in retail.

Cozey expands sleeper sofa category with two new products

Mario Toneguzzi -
The two launches follow the introduction of Cozey's Neptune Sofa Bed in 2023, the company's first sleeper sofa.

Leon’s Furniture reports higher net income in second quarter despite lower sales

Mario Toneguzzi -
Revenue declined by $12.9 million from a year earlier, with furniture delivered sales down 4.2 per cent against what the company described as a strong prior-year comparison.

Daily Synopsis: Aug 5, 2026

Retail Insider -
Toronto police lay thousands of shoplifting charges, Shopify shares surge as AI grows, FreshCo expands in Alberta, Centerpoint Hudson's Bay store being demolished, and other news.

Retail Insider Home Furnishings Report: Service, Value and Accessibility Reshape the Market

Lee Rivett -
Canadian home furnishings retailers are adapting to slower demand by investing in service, accessibility, omnichannel retail and operational resilience. Retail Insider's latest Home Furnishings Report examines how evolving consumer behaviour is reshaping competition across furniture, décor, mattresses, lighting and related categories.

Canadian Consumers Signal Unexpected Rebound in Spending Intentions

Craig Patterson -
A new Stifel Canada survey finds 57% of Canadians expect to increase discretionary spending, with gains in apparel and dollar stores but weakness in furniture.

Daily Synopsis: July 6, 2026

Retail Insider -
RioCan gains from slow construction, Sephora introduces low-sensory store experience, Beer Store loses 'sabotage' real estate lawsuit, Flying Tiger opening at Vaughan Mills this week, 60 grocers receive Foodland Ontario award, and other news.

Furniture retailer CouchHaus targets Calgary and Toronto expansion as national demand drives growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
The expansion reflects a shift from operating a single flagship showroom to establishing a physical presence in markets where the company says online demand has already demonstrated customer interest.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canada's affordability crisis could fuel Zellers expansion, Putman floats rebrand in new Toys R Us court docs, Ottawa imposes surcharge on canned veggie imports, Burlington Ikea features Indigenous kitchen room setting, The Beer Store opening new stores after shutting others, Vancouver businesses struggle despite FIFA crowds, and other news.

Palliser Sale Marks End of an Era for Canadian Furniture Manufacturing

Craig Patterson -
Palliser Furniture's sale to MotoMotion ends more than 80 years of family ownership, raising questions about Canadian manufacturing, retailer relationships and the future of the iconic furniture brand.

King Living opens first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30

Mario Toneguzzi -
King Living has opened its first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, expanding to its fourth Canadian location.

Daily Synopsis: May 25, 2026

Retail Insider -
Ontario eyes highway licence-plate cameras to address retail theft, Billy Biship Airport unveils walkthrough duty free store, Yonge-Eglinton Centre begins renos, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 14, 2026

Retail Insider -
Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores as it and Loblaw under fire for 'maple washing', Pet Valu reported cautious Canadian consumers, Ikea launches collection, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 8, 2026

Retail Insider -
Leon's sees Q1 dip, Grocery store expansion in BC, city-run grocery stores could have benefits, Metropolis at Metrotown Centre marks 40 years, FreshCo expands in Ottawa, and other news.

Cozey opens new US retail location in LA (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the LA pop-up opening builds on a period of momentum for Cozey, closely following permanent store openings in major Canadian cities (Vancouver and Calgary) and preceding other retail expansions slated for 2026. 

Must Société opens flagship Jardin de Ville store in Laval (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Must Société is a leader in mid- to high-end indoor and outdoor furniture, with 16 stores across Québec and Ontario.

Foliot Furniture expands into community living housing market with purpose-built furnishings

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the move builds on more than three decades of supplying furniture to residence halls, hotels and institutional clients, as demand grows for durable solutions in high-occupancy housing environments.

Article Expands Brick-and-Mortar Retail with Toronto Showroom

Lee Rivett -
Vancouver-based furniture brand Article expands brick-and-mortar retail with a 9,600-square-foot Toronto showroom in King West, marking its second physical store.

Leon’s reports annual sales in 2025 of close to $3.1 billion

Mario Toneguzzi -
Same store sales increased 3%

Casavogue Now Open Sundays to Better Serve Montréal Clients

Retail Insider -
For more than five decades, Casavogue has welcomed Montréal families into its showroom to explore high-end furniture designed to shape everyday living. Established in 1972, the family-founded business has built its reputation on attentive service, curated collections, and a...

IKEA Canada launches new YouTube Series “IKEA Kitchen Showroom Showdown” (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
IKEA said the retailer’s belief is simple: everyone deserves a kitchen they love, regardless of budget.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 18, 2026 – Retail real estate and expansion

Retail Insider -
Retail landscape strong despite HBC and Toys R Us says RioCan, SEENSE founders get buyout approval, Northern store exits Fond du Lac after 100 years, Pearson Airport expanding food options, Broadview and Gerrard as a retail destination, remember Toys R Us in Saskatchewan, and other news.

Casavogue Pays the Taxes This January

Retail Insider -
Casavogue’s New Year promotion lets clients pay only for the furniture, with taxes covered and 12-month interest-free payments available.

Urban Barn launches 2025 “Blanket the Country” campaign

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in Vancouver in 1990, Urban Barn, 100% Canadian-owned, now operates 54 stores from coast to coast.
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