Halifax

Competition Bureau Continues Multi-Year Push Against Grocery Property Controls

Craig Patterson -
The Competition Bureau of Canada has expanded its investigation into Sobeys' use of property controls, continuing a multi-year effort that began with its 2023 grocery competition study and has already prompted changes across the grocery industry.

FreshCo Expands East with First Atlantic Canada Locations

Craig Patterson -
FreshCo enters Atlantic Canada with new Halifax-area stores, marking Empire’s first discount grocery expansion into the East Coast.

Women Entrepreneurs Reshape Canada’s Franchise Industry

Lee Rivett -
Women entrepreneurs are gaining momentum in Canada’s franchise sector, with leaders expanding into construction, automotive, and skilled trades.

Atlantic Gift + Home Market Expands in Halifax

Retail Insider -
CanGift and Craft East unite in Halifax for the largest gift and craft trade show in the Maritimes, March 8 to 10, 2026.

IKEA Canada partners with Africville Museum to host immersive exhibit in Halifax 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nova Scotia is recognized as the birthplace of African presence in Canada.

New tenants and return of Woody the Talking Christmas Tree enhance consumer experience at Mic Mac Mall

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mic Mac has had 30 plus lease transactions in 2025, north of 90,000 square feet of activity, and that includes tenant renewals, new deals, as well as the number of retailers investing in their stores with renovations.

Urban Barn expands across Canada with new Halifax store

Craig Patterson -
Urban Barn will expand nationally with a Halifax store, marking 55 locations across Canada, while enhancing its footprint with a new Park Royal location.

Halifax retail revitalization: How rapid growth is transforming the city

Shelby Hautala -
Halifax’s growing population and revitalization are transforming its retail landscape. New projects and expanding suburbs are reshaping the city’s future.

Touch of Gold’s new Halifax location: A Rolex destination

Shelby Hautala -
Luxury jeweller Touch of Gold opened a new Halifax location on Spring Garden Road, featuring a Rolex boutique.

La Maison Simons CEO Discusses New Halifax Store and Retailer’s Ongoing Expansion [Video Interview]

Retail Insider -
Bernard Leblanc discusses the company's newest store, as well as updates on the company's retail mix, e-commerce strategy, and a future with likely more stores in Vancouver and Toronto.

Halifax Waterfront Aims to be an Attraction Year Round with New Retail Opportunities [Interview]

Shelby Hautala -
New developments and businesses are creating a destination on the waterfront with foot traffic up substantially since even before the pandemic.

Westwood Launches 2 Retail Mixed-Use Projects in Halifax, Including Downtown [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
A project on Spring Garden Road could attract national and international tenants, while another to the north will feature 60,000 square feet of retail space.

Ivanhoé Cambridge Sells Mic Mac Mall Near Halifax to Real Estate Firm Eyeing Redevelopment

Craig Patterson -
Atlantic Canada’s largest enclosed shopping centre could see significant changes under new ownership as Ivanhoé Cambridge divests more retail assets after an internal shakeup.
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