Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 jewellery report examines how experiential luxury, accessible premium brands, new luxury destinations and lab-grown diamonds are changing competition across the Canadian market.
This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.
Hillberg & Berk will open six new stores from late 2025 to 2026, beginning in Hamilton, as the brand advances a national plan to reach 30 locations by 2027.
Founder Rachel Mielke says that the Regina-based jeweller is looking to grow faster after the pandemic as more customers discover and become loyal to the brand.
Other news: Liberty Clothing opens in Distillery District, Plenty opens store near Vancouver, London Drugs Renovates Robson Street storefront, ergoCentric opens showroom at Square One.
The rapidly growing Regina-based jeweller, whose pieces have been worn by celebrities and even the Queen, is expanding stores into new markets as it grows its operations.