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This week in Canadian retail, growth initiatives, rising real estate demands, and strategic leadership shifts highlight sector resilience amid market challenges.

TFI International’s latest results and analysis from supply chain strategist Gary Newbury suggest Canadian retailers should prepare for uneven freight conditions, changing transportation capacity and evolving logistics costs.

Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains around flexibility, diversification, and resilience as tariffs, geopolitical tensions, labour disruptions, and changing consumer expectations make volatility a permanent operating condition.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive grocery inflation in Canada as rising oil and fertilizer costs impact food supply chains.

Angelcare's new logistics centre in Milton boosts operations with a $20-million investment and strengthens the North American supply chain.

Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network in North America.