This week’s retail focus highlights strategic Canadian expansions, heritage retail innovation, and the evolving synergy between value and luxury amid shifting consumers, as well as many other topics.
Lululemon appoints CEO, Danier expands, Canadians lean to emotional purchases, Metro reports earnings, Ford rejects putting US booze on Ontario shelves, consumers 'trading down' on beef, clothing in Quebec landfills doubles in decade, and other news.
Reitmans marks 100 years, public grocery stores debated, male teens embrace fragrances, Sask food inflation worst in Canada, night market returns to metro Vancouver, and other news.
Bruce Winder reviews the defining Canadian retail stories of 2025, from Hudson’s Bay’s collapse to AI, discount growth, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviour.
"lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value."
Lululemon is preparing a major two-level Montreal flagship at Ste-Catherine and Peel, a prime downtown corner set to become one of its largest stores in Canada.
Lululemon lowers 2025 forecast as tariffs and weaker U.S. demand pressure margins, testing the Canadian brand’s resilience in a shifting retail market.
The Canadian athletic apparel retailer has lowered its annual guidance following a revenue miss in its latest quarter, attributed slowing growth in the Americas market while seeing strong performance internationally.
Vancouver-based athleisure fashion brand lululemon has released a study showing how clothing impacts workplace performance, culture and experience in a new hybrid environment. The company has unveiled new fashion pieces to address changing work situations and consumer lifestyles as...
Other news: Decathlon opens in Brampton, Thom Browne under construction in Vancouver, Former Sears box at CF Richmond Centre demolished for redevelopment.
Gucci x The North Face opens in Toronto, CF Promenades St-Bruno adds tenants to food hall, Eataly marks 14 years globally as well as its first year in Canada.