Lee Rivett

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.

Shake Shack Expands Canadian Footprint With New Ontario Restaurants

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Shake Shack is expanding in Canada with new restaurants in Oakville, Burlington and London as it adds drive-thrus and grows beyond the GTA.

Plaza Retail REIT Draws Takeover Interest as Retail Space Tightens

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Plaza Retail REIT draws takeover interest as tight retail supply, high occupancy and rising rents strengthen its Canadian property portfolio.

Pet Valu Sees Room for 1,200+ Stores Across Canada

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Pet Valu sees room for more than 1,200 stores across Canada as it expands in Alberta, Quebec and underserved rural markets.

Columbia Sportswear Navigates Softer Canadian Wholesale Sales

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Columbia Sportswear reported lower Canadian sales in the second quarter as wholesale orders softened and shipment timing affected results, while the company continues investing in footwear, digital channels and a broader brand repositioning strategy.

CT REIT Sees Tight Retail Property Market as Rents Rise

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CT REIT reports 99.5% occupancy and double-digit rent increases as tight Canadian retail real estate conditions drive competition for properties.

Scholastic Highlights Canadian Growth as Dog Man and Hunger Games Drive Book Sales

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Scholastic says Canada helped drive international growth as Dog Man and Hunger Games boosted children's book sales, underscoring the strength of graphic novels and school-based retail channels.

Spin Master Enters Critical Holiday Toy Season as Canadian Market Gains Momentum

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Toronto-based Spin Master heads into the 2026 holiday toy season with stronger results, a major PAW Patrol movie launch and a growing Canadian toy market.

Jollibee Plans Major Canadian Expansion as 26 New Restaurants Committed Through Franchising

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A 16-restaurant development agreement in British Columbia follows a 10-store commitment in the Edmonton market as Jollibee shifts toward franchise-led growth in Canada.

Tim Hortons Targets Stronger Canadian Growth With New Stores, Beverages and Loyalty

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Tim Hortons is opening 80 Canadian restaurants while expanding cold beverages and loyalty initiatives after same-store sales growth slowed to 0.1%.

What Mattel’s Strategy Says About the Future of Canada’s Toy Market

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Canada's toy market is evolving, and Mattel's latest strategy shows how Hot Wheels, building sets, collectibles and Barbie are shaping the industry's next chapter.

McDonald’s Canada Beverage Platform Shows Early Success

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McDonald’s says its new permanent beverage platform is outperforming expectations in Canada as the company targets afternoon traffic with Crafted Sodas, Refreshers and Cloud Iced Coffees while expanding its global growth strategy.
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