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Retail Insider “Health & Beauty Report”: Scale, Integration and Trust Reshape the Market

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Health & Beauty Report examines how pharmacy services, loyalty ecosystems, wellness, digital care and consumer trust are reshaping Canada's health and beauty retail sector, with implications for retailers, brands, landlords, investors and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

Retail Insider “Retail Technology & Payments Report”: Commerce Infrastructure Gets Smarter

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Retail Technology & Payments Report examines how artificial intelligence, payments, loyalty, commerce platforms, and digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly integrated, reshaping retail operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage across the Canadian retail industry.

Retail Insider “Discount, Value & Off-Price Retail Report”: Value Retail Becomes a Defining Force in Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest report examines how discount, value and off-price retailers are reshaping Canadian consumer behaviour, retail real estate and competitive strategy as value shopping becomes a mainstream force influencing retailers, landlords and investors alike.

Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Grocery Report examines how value is reshaping Canadian grocery, from discount expansion and private label to digital tools, prepared foods, grocery-anchored real estate and shifting consumer behaviour.

No Frills opens Brockville location, marking 200th store in Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
No Frills has opened a Brockville location at 2 Windsor Drive, marking its 200th store in Ontario with a new hybrid timber and steel format.

Felicia Launches in Canada with Retail Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Italian pasta brand Felicia expands into 800+ Canadian stores while launching a $55 million manufacturing hub in London, Ontario.

Loblaw Says ChatGPT Grocery Integration Is Ahead of Plan

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

Grocery Fuel Surcharge Fight Reshapes Pricing in Canada

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

Daily Synopsis: Apr 7, 2026

Retail Insider -
Skip partners with Loblaw, Amazon introduces logistics surcharge for third-party sellers, Sona Cosmetics targets GenZ, counterfeit currency concerns retailers, Handmade Saskatchewan evicted from Saskatoon's Midtown Plaza as competitor moves in, discount grocers expand in Nova Scotia, Zombie filming in Vancouver HBC flagship, and other news.

Skip Expands Grocery Delivery with Loblaw Deal

Lee Rivett -
Skip adds Loblaw banners nationwide, expanding grocery delivery and intensifying competition in Canada’s on-demand retail market.

“Ask for Angela” Expands Across Toronto Ahead of Major Events

Craig Patterson -
Retail locations across Toronto expand “Ask for Angela,” embedding safety support in everyday shopping environments ahead of major events.

No Frills unveils a new look in Komoka, Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the new store is the beginning of an evolution for No Frills.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail’s Urban Expansion and Inflation Pressures Shape 2026 Outlook

Craig Patterson -
This week’s coverage highlights Canadian retailers doubling down on urban growth and discount formats amid persistent grocery inflation outpacing wages.

Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save $58 million on groceries in 2025

Mario Toneguzzi -
First launched at Maxi grocery stores in 2019, Flashfood is available in over 900 Loblaw grocery stores and franchise locations across Canada.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Expansion Meets AI Innovation and Market Realities

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail sees bold store investments and AI advances amid evolving consumer behaviour and market dynamics impacting expansion and operations.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 25, 2026 – Retail Expansion and Innovation

Retail Insider -
Empire expands discount banners in Western Canada, Loblaw pivots to discount brands, former Vancouver London Drugs could become police academy, former Hudson's Bay store sees FIFA decorations, and other news.

Loblaw retail revenue surpasses $16 billion in 2025

Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw continued to invest in its future growth by opening 77 new stores across its banners in 2025.

Canada Grocery Store Density Declines Despite Expansion

Sylvain Charlebois -
Major grocers are opening discount stores across Canada, yet supermarket density per capita continues to fall, raising market questions.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited partner for a sustainable future for Canadian agriculture 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Loblaw will help enable DUC agronomists to work directly with grain growers and livestock producers to rehabilitate marginal cropland, establish valuable perennial cover.

Daily Synopsis: Feb 23, 2026 – Canadian Retail Growth and AI

Retail Insider -
Sukoshi Mart looks to further US expansion, recession called, updated renderings for Vancouver's flagship Aritzia, dozens arrested for retail theft at Metrotown, and other news.

Loblaw to invest $2.4 billion with plans to build 70 new stores

Mario Toneguzzi -
This is the second investment in the company’s 5-year plan to spend $10 billion by 2030

Daily Synopsis: Feb 19, 2026 – Retail Shifts

Retail Insider -
Loblaw's Superstore fined over misleading 'product of Canada' display, Sona Cosmetics launches at Ardene, Chinese tours returning to BC, Calgary Co-op to open redeveloped North Hill location, Understory opens queen third place in Toronto, and other news.

Loblaw Expands AI Commerce With Google Gemini

Craig Patterson -
Loblaw expands AI commerce through Google Gemini, following its ChatGPT integration and broader AI-native retail strategy.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates AI Shifts and Operational Pressures

Craig Patterson -
AI innovation, store closures, and labour challenges shape mid-February’s retail landscape as Valentine’s Day spending approaches.

Loblaw Launches Grocery Shopping in ChatGPT

Craig Patterson -
Loblaw launches grocery shopping in ChatGPT, positioning the retailer as an early mover in AI-assisted food retail in Canada.
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