real estate

Winnipeg retail market attracting major new brands to CF Polo Park: GM interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
CF Polo Park is preparing for a T&T Supermarket in 2028 as the Winnipeg shopping centre adds new retailers, expands existing stores and reports strong sales and traffic.

RioCan Retail Occupancy Hits Record 98.9% as Leasing Demand Drives Rental Growth: Executive interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
RioCan reports strong demand for retail space, 17% leasing spreads and expansion opportunities as it outlines its strategy for portfolio growth heading into 2027.

Morguard Reports 90.3% Retail Occupancy as Third-Quarter Retail NOI Declines

Mario Toneguzzi -
Morguard reported 90.3 per cent retail occupancy in the third quarter of 2026, while adjusted net operating income from its retail portfolio declined year over year amid higher vacancies and lower lease cancellation fees.

Crombie REIT reports higher funds from operations as occupancy reaches record level

Mario Toneguzzi -
Crombie REIT reported a 3 per cent increase in third-quarter funds from operations per unit, stronger rental rates and a planned $134-million acquisition of 13 Ontario retail properties.

SmartCentres reports higher occupancy and retail leasing growth in third quarter

Mario Toneguzzi -
SmartCentres reported 98.2 per cent retail occupancy and higher rental income in the third quarter, while advancing new Walmart-anchored developments and expanding its self-storage portfolio.

RioCan raises 2026 earnings outlook as retail occupancy reaches record 98.9%

Mario Toneguzzi -
RioCan reports 5.1% growth in third-quarter Core FFO per unit, record retail occupancy and higher leasing rents as it updates its 2026 financial outlook.

From The Desk: Retail real estate shifts, selective expansion and operational discipline

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail is shifting as landlords redevelop spaces, retailers focus expansion, and operations integrate technology amid cost and labour pressures.

Retail Real Estate Outlook Brightens for 2027 Despite Consumer Economic Concerns: PwC

Mario Toneguzzi -
PwC Canada and ULI report strong retail real estate fundamentals heading into 2027, driven by limited new supply, resilient demand and changing store expansion strategies.

Daily Synopsis: October 21, 2026

Retail Insider -
Grocery prices up, Indigo names top books, Sweat and Tonic announces Yorkville opening, Prince St. Pizza opening second Toronto location at Yonge and Eg, Crumbl opening near Montreal, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: October 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Hollister opens at CF Chinook Centre, Crumbl Cookies expands to Winnipeg, Denny's opening at Regina's Southland Mall, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: October 5, 2026

Retail Insider -
Small grocery chains at risk amid rising costs, Metro Vancouver leads North America in luxury store openings with Oakridge Park, Northmart renovates Iqaluit store, Sephora opening at Liberty Village in Toronto, Zellers appears to be opening in Cambridge Centre, and other news.

Massive social and athletic club planned for Calgary (Renderings)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Amenities for 400,000-square-foot complex to include an NHL-sized ice rink, expansive aquatics and athletic facilities, rooftop dining and wellness experiences.

Daily Synopsis: October 2, 2026

Retail Insider -
Resale reshaping Canadian retail, Reitmans cuts 41 HQ jobs, Starbucks Closes over 37 Canadian locations, Zellers opening at Shoppers World in Brampton, and other news.

Altea leases 51,000 square feet for new wellness club in Toronto’s Leaside

Mario Toneguzzi -
The deal marks the second project between Altea and RioCan and comes as the Canadian fitness and wellness operator looks for additional sites in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.

Grocery-anchored retail strong in Calgary market: CBRE

Mario Toneguzzi -
Strong migration into Alberta and Calgary over the past five years has helped drive retail spending as newcomers establish households, buy vehicles and furnish their homes.

Toronto-based Alrifai Real Estate sees potential in Saskatchewan retail properties

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company, which focuses exclusively on commercial real estate, now owns more than 23 properties with a portfolio valued at more than $100 million, primarily in Ontario, and is expanding its presence in Western Canada.

Daily Synopsis: September 21, 2026

Retail Insider -
FreschCo gaining market share amid expansion, Meta's Muse AI blocked by Amazon, CAA closing some storefronts, Armani Cafe opening at Oakridge Park, Piri Piri chicken launches first food truck in Montreal, and other news.

Constant Contact launches real estate marketing platform in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The platform is now built for the entire Canadian real estate ecosystem — associations, MLSs, brokerages, franchises, teams, and agents — with connected, relationship-driven marketing

Canada’s retail vacancy rate expected to remain elevated as market absorbs Hudson’s Bay closures

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Hudson's Bay closures had a significant impact on Canada's retail market in 2025, with vacancy at shopping malls rising from three per cent to eight per cent in the second quarter of that year.

Lululemon Cuts Store SKUs by 15% as Retailer Slows Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon is cutting store SKUs by 15%, testing localized assortments and slowing net expansion while continuing to invest in Canadian stores.

MONTONI partners with Super C and Jean Coutu to develop new retail complex in Mascouche, Quebec

Mario Toneguzzi -
MONTONI develops, builds and manages real estate projects and it has completed more than 700 projects representing over 30 million square feet of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential construction and 30 corporate campuses, with another 25 million square feet under development–an impressive portfolio of properties across Québec.

Promenades St-Bruno to invest $49.5M in food court redevelopment, new retail space

Mario Toneguzzi -
The project will relocate the existing lower-level food court to the current Marché des Promenades location, allowing the former food court area to be converted into retail space.

Grocery, pharmacy and fitness fuel strong leasing demand for RioCan properties

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s retail portfolio is now effectively 99 per cent leased, supported by population growth, limited new retail supply and a tenant base that has become more resilient and necessity-focused.

Westcliff acquires Kingsway Mall in Edmonton

Mario Toneguzzi -
On a 41.8-acre site, the 880,049-square-foot shopping centre features more than 160 stores and services.

Daily Synopsis: August 17, 2026

Retail Insider -
Australian vs Canadian beef in grocery stores, Purdy's looks to relocate Vancouver factory, rare orange lobster named 'Pumpkin' in Chatham Superstore, Justin Trudeau seen dancing with Kaky at a Montreal Home Hardware, and other news.
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