Cadillac Fairview activates malls for Tokyo Olympics, Showcase 1st retailer in North America to launch live retail events, downtown cores in jeopardy amid less foot traffic, Parkland acquires Quebec stations, and other news.
Business sentiment rises with vaccinations, The Bay apologizes for using black advocate's image in campaign without permission, Ontario to announce next phase in reopening within 3 weeks, Pusateri's expands delivery in Cottage Country, wedding industry bouncing back, Calgary repeals mask bylaws, and other news.
Reopening anxiety including mask mandates lifting, Bath & Body Works launching online store in Canada, Romar closes in St. John's after 46 years, Farm Boy opening in Guelph next year, cannabis store oversaturation expected in Ontario, inside Bay Street Video in Toronto, Nanaimo plastic bag ban takes effect, Amazing Brentwood opens Instagramable rainbow skybridge, and other news.
Couche-Tard beats estimates, HBC names new CTO, restaurant job listings a good sign, Ontario mall stores can reopen amid phase 2, Nova Scotia to enter phase 3, Alberta and BC lifting restrictions, Hudson's Bay launches vaccine clinic in Ottawa flagship, Adamson BBQ constitutional challenge dismissed, and other news.
Farm Boy opens 40th store, Mattress Mattress accepts crypto, Community Natural Foods reopens in Calgary after reno, Vancouver businesses close due to heat wave, and other news.
Future of mall retailers uncertain, pop-ups growing in popularity for retailers, Suzy Inc. acquires Le Chateau assets, Ontario judge orders HBC to pay leases, former Walmart becomes massive mural, and other news.
Canada Goose to stop using fur, Pent up demand lifts Indochino amid Nordstrom partnership, Empire's Medline predicts consumer shift, pickup more popular than delivery for online grocery, and other news.
StatsCan shows plunge in Q2 retail sales, Sobeys sees moderate Q4, Deloitte predicts small-format grocery stores, retailer acquires some Le Chateau assets, Doug Ford's daughter opening cookie store in Toronto, and other news.
Ecomm growth in Canada 2nd fastest globally, Deloitte study discusses role of grocery store, Reitmans announces results, Ontario malls and hair salons prepare to open next week, and other news.
Booming economy expected, HBC spins off Saks Off 5th e-comm site, online grocery supplementing physical and not replacing it, Time Out Market reopening in Montreal, Parkland rolling out EV charging statinos in BC, Point Roberts' only grocery store may close for lack of Canadian visitors, and other news.
Moose Knuckles plots growth, inflation hits foodservice, Sleep Country opens in Cornwall, Alberta Covid restrictions lifting July 1, questions if Le Chateau can be reborn, and other news.
Lawmakers look to outlaw wage fixing following grocery collusion, Birks Group reports yearly results, Loblaw expands PC Optimum at Esso, DavidsTea creditors split monies following court ruling, Ontario stage 2 opening won't be early according to top doctor, downtown St. Albert retailers struggle, and other news.
7-Eleven launches 30 minute delivery, David's Tea looks to exit insolvency, Inflation highest since 2011, Loblaw expands e-comm platform, Doug Ford could move up step 2 opening, West Coast Duty Free revenue down 97%, Edmonton announces major investment to improve downtown, and other news.
David's Tea swings small profit, Red Apple Stores open 3 stores, RYU Apparel provides update, Instacart expanding into Quebec with French language, Toronto retail improving, Ferragamo building in Vancouver to be redeveloped, and other news.
Malls need to incorporate digitally native tenants says investor, grocery giants may have done more than collude says court file, Aritzia acquires Reigning Champ, Nova Scotia moving to phase 2 opening, Kelowna restaurant survives by becoming farmer's market, downtown Winnipeg businesses ask for support to survive, Subway successfully sues Budway cannabis store, and other news.
Many retailers near the end says RCC, Forever 21 partners with Hudson's Bay, David's Tea reaches creditor agreement, Roots sees gains, Ontario busy as it partially reopens, Walmart tests self-checkouts-only in BC, and other news.
Joe Fresh partners with Sasha Exeter on activewear, Customer wants Canadian Tire to change policy on forfeiting points for the deceased, Ontario businesses prepare to reopen amid struggles, BC Liquor Store marks 100 years with Ryan Reynolds partnership, and other news.
Dollarama reports significant growth during pandemic, Walmart commits funds to support racial equality, Bikini Village opening 4 stores in Western Canada, Jimmy Fallon fooled by No Frills album 'Haulin' State of Mind, and other news.
Pet Valu to go public and open more stores, Sequoia Capital acquires stake in SSENSE, Sears Canada retiree rep says laws are unjust, London Drugs supports local restaurants, and other news.
Ontario announces partial reopening Friday, Walmart Canada recognized for omnichannel innovation, more SDM customers complain of being pushed to self-checkouts, Silver Snail comics moving to Queen St. in Toronto, Frank And Oak accused of appropriating flower retailer image, Victoria's Mayfair Mall looks to redevelopment after acquisition, and other news.
Canadian duty free stores ask government for help, economy looses jobs amid lockdowns, L'Oreal opens expanded DC in Quebec, Organic Garage launches delivery with Instacart, posted vaccinations rates cause controversy for Richmond grocery store, Calgary's Kensington provides weekend music entertainment to attract consumers, and other news.
Clothing and accessory sales rise by 24% in March, Lululemon sales double as store traffic rebounds, Amazon Canada launches Workwell program, free drive-in theatre launches in Quebec grocery store parking lot, Manitoba reopening plan coming next week, Tiffany & Co. brings high jewellery to Vancouver, and other news.
Condo lobbies buried with deliveries, Ontario retailers and patios could open early says Ford and many skeptical, Avalon Mall sees success in St. John's while other retail struggles, Organic Garage grocery reports strong numbers, BC furniture retailers reeling from tariffs, Edmonton store hawking Amazon returns, Penticton boy becomes social media star by in ads for parents Mexican grocery store, and other news.
Indigo trims Q4 loss with online growth, Sleep Country partners with Best Buy Marketplace, PlantX launches on Walmart Marketplace, Montreal restaurants open next week amid dropping case counts, Italian grocer opens in downtown Montreal, Alberta hair salons and patios opening, Urban Fare launches e-comm with curbside, and other news.
Retail rebound for Canada says JLL, Toys R Us launches Joe Mimran kid's clothing line, Toronto patios could open early, Farm Boy ditches plastic grocery bags, Burnaby Malls seeing redevelopment, and other news.