Lee Rivett

Lululemon Opens Massive Automated Distribution Centre in Brampton

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Lululemon’s new one-million-square-foot Brampton distribution centre will support e-commerce fulfillment across Eastern Canada and the eastern U.S.

Quebec Removes QST from Select Foods and Household Essentials

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Quebec has removed QST from selected foods, toilet paper and facial tissues, requiring retailers to update product classifications and checkout systems.

New Retail-Theft Sentencing Rules Take Effect in Canada July 15

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New federal retail-theft sentencing reforms take effect July 15, adding an aggravating factor for theft intended for resale, barter or fraudulent return.

Costco Canada Sales Growth Moderates as Warehouse Expansion Continues

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Costco Canada's June comparable sales growth slowed from earlier in the year, but the warehouse retailer continues to post healthy underlying gains while expanding its Canadian store network.

Lotus Capital Expands Retail Platform with First Kelowna Acquisition

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Vancouver-based Lotus Capital has acquired Plaza 33 in Kelowna, extending a growing Canadian strategy focused on grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail centres.

RW&CO Brings Reimagined Store Concept to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

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RW&CO has opened a new 9,800-square-foot store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, bringing its reimagined retail concept to Toronto as the Canadian fashion retailer selectively expands the design nationally.

Eggslut to Open First Vancouver Restaurant on Alberni Street

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Eggslut's first Vancouver restaurant has come into public view on Alberni Street, adding another internationally recognized food brand to the city's growing luxury and hospitality district.

Carlingwood at 70: How an Ottawa Mall Survived Seven Decades of Change

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Ottawa's Carlingwood Shopping Centre is celebrating its 70th anniversary after surviving decades of change in Canadian retail through continual reinvention and community relevance.

Circle K Advances 750-Store Expansion Plan as Foodservice and Loyalty Drive Growth

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Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard is advancing its plan to build 750 new stores by 2030 while investing in foodservice, beverages, loyalty programs and digital engagement to drive future growth.

Toys “R” Us Brand and Stores Head to Different Owners in Canada

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An Ontario court has approved the breakup of Toys “R” Us Canada, with the brand, stores and Vaughan Mills lease heading to separate buyers. The future of the remaining stores after January 2027 remains uncertain.

India’s Soch Expands to Surrey as Canadian Growth Strategy Continues

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India-based fashion retailer Soch has opened its second Canadian store in Surrey, British Columbia, continuing an expansion strategy that began with its Brampton debut and highlighting the growing importance of demographic-driven retail growth in Canada.

Fresh St. Market to Become Grocery Anchor for CF Richmond Centre Redevelopment

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Fresh St. Market will open its first Richmond location at CF Richmond Centre in Summer 2027, bringing a grocery anchor to the mixed-use redevelopment as residential density and retail expansion continue.

Future of Toys “R” Us Stores in Canada Unclear as Operating Platform, Brand Split Among Buyers

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Toys “R” Us Canada's brands, store leases and operating assets are set to be divided among three buyers, leaving questions about the future of the retailer's remaining stores and operations in Canada.

Consumers Are Losing Trust in Influencers Says Canadian Study

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Field Agent Canada research finds consumers increasingly trust real people and reviews over influencers when making purchases.

Why Grocery E-Commerce Still Struggles With Impulse Discovery

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Canadian grocers are investing heavily in digital grocery, but physical stores still outperform online platforms in product discovery and impulse buying.

Why Physical Grocery Retail Still Drives Product Discovery

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Canadian consumers still discover and try food products primarily in-store despite growing digital grocery engagement.

Food World Plus Set to Transform Former Highland Farms in Mississauga

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Food World Plus is preparing to open a massive international grocery and food destination in a former Highland Farms space in Mississauga.

ROYALMOUNT Expands Luxury Race Week Experience in Montreal

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Concours ROYALMOUNT returned during Formula 1 week with luxury automotive displays, retail activations and public programming.

L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch First Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Fountain

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L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart introduce Canada’s first multi-brand fragrance refill fountain in select Beauty Boutique stores.

Michaels Expands Into Celebration Retail with Experiential In-Store Concepts

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"Michaels expands celebration retail with a 60% party assortment expansion and experiential customization bars in stores across North America."

Shoot 360 Opening Largest Canadian Facility in Oakville

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Sport-tech basketball company Shoot 360 will open its largest Canadian facility in Oakville this month as the AI-driven training concept expands across Canada.

Happy Belly Expands iQ Food Co. Into Calgary

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Happy Belly is bringing iQ Food Co. to Calgary as the wellness-focused chain expands beyond Toronto into Western Canada.

Atelier Munro Opens Vancouver Flagship House

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Atelier Munro has opened its Vancouver flagship House, expanding its hospitality-driven menswear concept in Canada.

SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

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SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.

Loblaw Says ChatGPT Grocery Integration Is Ahead of Plan

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Loblaw says customer adoption of its ChatGPT grocery integration is ahead of expectations as the retailer expands AI initiatives.
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