Lee Rivett

SUPER MINISO to Enter Canada as Retailer Expands Multi-Format Store Strategy

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SUPER MINISO will make its Canadian debut October 10 at Square One in Mississauga, with another location planned for CF Polo Park. The format joins MINISO LAND as the retailer expands its larger, IP-driven store strategy across major Canadian shopping centres.

Walmart Enters Squamish Grocery Market After 20 Years of Retail Restrictions

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Walmart Canada has converted its Squamish, B.C. store into an 86,000-square-foot Supercentre after local restrictions that limited fresh grocery sales were removed.

La Cordée Closure Ends Six-Year Turnaround Attempt in Quebec Outdoor Market

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Quebec outdoor retailer La Cordée is shutting down after 73 years, ending a six-year turnaround that included new ownership and store expansion. The retailer returned to creditor protection in July 2026 with more than $13 million in obligations.

Canadian Retail Supply Chains Face Scrutiny as $63.3B in Imports Linked to Labour Risk

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World Vision estimates $63.3 billion in Canadian imports were associated with documented child- or forced-labour risks in 2025, led by electronics and apparel, as Ottawa considers stronger border enforcement that could raise traceability demands for retailers.

7-Eleven Brings Korean Bestsellers to Canada as Global Food Strategy Expands

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7-Eleven Canada is importing top-selling Korean snacks from another 7-Eleven market for the first time, extending a food strategy that increasingly draws on products tested elsewhere in its global network. The move follows the success of its Japanese-style egg salad sandwich.

DAVIDsTEA Eyes Further Canadian Expansion as Store Sales Gain Momentum

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DAVIDsTEA is considering further Canadian store expansion in 2027 as comparable sales rebound, margins improve and new locations open across the country.

UNIQLO Expands Canadian Footprint While Reworking Montreal Flagship

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UNIQLO reopened its renovated Montreal Eaton Centre flagship on September 18 with customization, embroidery and repair services as the retailer continues expanding its Canadian network. The company now operates 39 stores in Canada, with further locations expected.

Reitmans’ Store Investments Show Gains as Flagships Post Double-Digit Growth

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Reitmans and RW&CO flagships at CF Carrefour Laval and CF Toronto Eaton Centre posted double-digit sales growth as RCL invests in larger, more productive stores.

Jumbo to Open First Canadian Store at Vaughan Mills in Former Toys “R” Us

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Greek value retailer Jumbo will open its first Canadian store at Vaughan Mills, taking about 47,000 square feet formerly occupied by Toys “R” Us.

Dollarama’s $5 Ceiling Is Becoming a Test for Canadian Retail

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Dollarama is holding its $5 maximum price point as Canadian traffic continues to rise and cost pressures build. The widening performance gap with parts of mainstream retail raises questions about whether value shopping is becoming a permanent part of household spending.

Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like Luxury Retail

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Mine & Yours marks 13 years as the Canadian luxury reseller expands its retail footprint, deepens its Holt Renfrew partnership and builds a business model in which customers increasingly serve as both shoppers and suppliers.

Walmart Canada Builds Supercentre Pipeline as Retailer Targets Malls and Growing Communities

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Walmart Canada is expanding its Supercentre pipeline through 2028, targeting former department store spaces, growing communities and grocery expansion as part of its $6.5-billion investment.

North West Company Sees Northern Retail Spending Rise as First Nations Settlement Payments Accelerate

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The North West Company is seeing stronger consumer spending in Northern Canada as First Nations settlement payments reach more communities, while fuel and freight costs remain elevated.

Empire Raises Store-Opening Target as Canadian Grocery Expansion Intensifies

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Empire is raising its fiscal 2027 store-opening target to more than 25 locations as Sobeys, FreshCo, IGA and other banners expand across Canada.

Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

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Canadian consumers continue spending despite trade tensions and a weaker labour market, with Walmart, TJX and other retailers posting strong results.

Gap Sales Surge as Old Navy Reshapes Canadian Store Network

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Gap continues its strong sales momentum as Old Navy works to improve performance while reshaping its Canadian store network through closures and new locations.

Temu Is Becoming a More Local Competitor for Canadian Retailers

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Temu is expanding its local seller model as PDD Holdings invests in fulfillment and supply chains, with growing implications for Canadian retailers.

Cineplex Turns Movie Fandom Into Growing Retail Business

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Cineplex is turning movie fandom into a growing retail business as merchandise sales jump 45% and moviegoer spending reaches record levels.

Best Buy Canada Sales Decline as Express Expansion Matures

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Best Buy Canada revenue fell 4.2% in Q2 as the retailer lapped strong growth tied to its 167-store Best Buy Express expansion.

Renewed ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Begins Reshaping Retail Strategy

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The Buy Canadian movement is gaining momentum as retailers promote domestic products, consumers seek Canadian alternatives and tariffs reshape retail strategy.

Canadian Retailers Face New Cost and Sourcing Pressures from U.S. Counter-Tariffs

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Canada’s $27.6-billion counter-tariff package targets 874 U.S.-origin goods, creating new pricing, margin and sourcing challenges for Canadian retailers.

Home Depot Canada Sales Accelerate Despite Challenging Housing Market

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Home Depot Canada outperformed the broader company in Q2 as comparable sales, transactions and unit growth improved despite a subdued housing market.

Cargojet Sees E-Commerce Growth as Retail Shifts in Smaller Canadian Markets

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Cargojet says e-commerce is driving growth in secondary Canadian markets as store closures and changing inventory strategies reshape retail distribution.

Pandora Expands Canadian Footprint While Reshaping Jewellery Strategy

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Pandora is expanding its Canadian business while reducing promotions, investing in stores and preparing a broader shift toward platinum-plated jewellery.

Coach Expands Store Investment as Gen Z Drives Global Growth

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Coach is raising handbag prices, reducing promotions and investing in stores as Gen Z drives growth, with 29 locations operating across Canada.
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