Health & Beauty

Retail Insider’s first edition of the Canadian Retail Monitor finds demand strengthened, with sales volumes rising faster than headline sales. Health, apparel and general merchandise led growth, while grocery weakened and e-commerce rebounded sharply.

Retail Insider's latest Health & Beauty Report examines how pharmacy services, loyalty ecosystems, wellness, digital care and consumer trust are reshaping Canada's health and beauty retail sector, with implications for retailers, brands, landlords, investors and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Canadian health and beauty retail is being reshaped by pharmacy-led services, loyalty ecosystems, digital tools, and trusted product claims as operators deepen customer relationships and expand wellness offerings.

Q1 2026 sees Canadian health & beauty retail reshaped by strategic expansions, experiential formats, pharmacy healthcare integration, and wellness real estate reuse.