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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.

Warehouse One and Bootlegger to Liquidate All Stores Under CCAA

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Warehouse One and Bootlegger will liquidate all 128 stores across Canada after filing for CCAA protection in Manitoba.

RioCan Sees Retail Leasing Surge as HBC Spaces Refilled

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RioCan reports strong leasing spreads and occupancy, with former Hudson’s Bay spaces re-leased as demand for retail space remains high.

Happy Belly Expands Footprint as It Nears 100 Locations

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Happy Belly rapidly expands its restaurant footprint across Canada, emerging as a growing tenant while managing expansion-related costs.

FreshCo Targets Underserved Markets with Winnipeg Opening

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FreshCo will open in Winnipeg in Fall 2026, reviving a long-vacant grocery site and reflecting a broader shift in discount retail expansion across Canada.

MINISO Hello Kitty Pop-Up Draws Crowds at STC

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MINISO’s Hello Kitty pop-up at Scarborough Town Centre draws major crowds, highlighting demand for IP-driven retail in Canada.

RCC Names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards Finalists

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Retail Council of Canada names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards finalists, highlighting top retailers and key industry trends.

Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

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Fuel surcharges are dividing Canada’s grocery sector, widening gaps between major chains and independent grocers.

Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition

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Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.

Coast Appliances Files for CCAA After Leadership Exit

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Coast Appliances enters CCAA after leadership resignations, mounting debt, and operational disruptions across Canada.

DoorDash Expands Grocery Reach Through Empire Partnership

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DoorDash adds 1,000+ Empire grocery stores across Canada, expanding its role in on-demand grocery and retail delivery.

Bath Depot Opens 50th Store, Expands Western Footprint

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Bath Depot, a Canadian home retailer, is set to open its 50th store in Edmonton on April 24, 2026. This opening underscores the company's expanding footprint across Canada with a growing variety of home products.

Specsavers Launches Hilary MacMillan Eyewear Line

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Specsavers partners with Hilary MacMillan on a Canadian-designed eyewear collection, blending fashion and accessibility nationwide.

CAFA Moves to Montréal as Industry Celebrates 2026 Winners

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The Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) celebrated its 2026 winners and honourees at the 12th annual gala in Montréal, highlighting significant contributions to the fashion industry by both established and emerging talents.
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