Retail Council of Canada

Canada announces $27.6B in counter-tariffs on U.S. goods as retailers, restaurants and small businesses weigh impact

Mario Toneguzzi -
“Canada’s retail sector will shoulder a significant share of this burden, with so many essential consumer goods targeted."

Canadian Retailers Push Sustainability Deeper Into Operations as Business Case Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers are integrating sustainability into stores, logistics, packaging, resale and supply chains as regulation and business economics evolve.

AI Is Shaping Back-to-School Shopping for Canadian Consumers: Accenture

Mario Toneguzzi -
AI is influencing how Canadians plan back-to-school purchases, with parents using AI tools to compare prices, build shopping lists and find products.

Retail Insider “Policy & Regulation Report”: Affordability Promises Collide With Retail Costs

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 policy report finds affordability promises colliding with rising compliance, trade, labour and public-safety costs, while grocery property controls and public-store proposals expose how government action is reshaping Canadian retail operations today.

Retail Insider “Loss Prevention & Security Report”: Retail Risk Moves Beyond Theft

Lee Rivett -
Retail risk is moving beyond merchandise theft as organized crime, violence, cyberattacks, fraud and data failures reshape store operations, customer experience and investment decisions across Canada. Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 report examines the widening mandate for loss prevention.

Back-to-School now a $4.5 billion retail market in Canada: Retail Council of Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Average household spending ranges from $600 to $750 per child when electronics are included, making it one of the most significant retail events of the year.

Quebec Removes QST from Select Foods and Household Essentials

Lee Rivett -
Quebec has removed QST from selected foods, toilet paper and facial tissues, requiring retailers to update product classifications and checkout systems.

New Retail-Theft Sentencing Rules Take Effect in Canada July 15

Lee Rivett -
New federal retail-theft sentencing reforms take effect July 15, adding an aggravating factor for theft intended for resale, barter or fraudulent return.

Canadian Shoppers Choose by Mission, Not Channel, New Research Finds

Craig Patterson -
A recent study from the Retail Council of Canada reveals how Canadian consumers navigate affordability through competitive shopping strategies, using both online and in-store resources to find the best deals.

Retail and Grocery Leaders Honoured at RCCSTORE2026 Awards Programs

Retail Insider -
Retail Council of Canada recognized retailers, brands and industry leaders at RCCSTORE2026 through its Excellence in Retailing Awards and Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

Deb Craven Named Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year

Retail Insider -
Longo’s President Deb Craven has been named the 2026 Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by Retail Council of Canada.

RCC Announces 2026 Retail Award Finalists as Couche-Tard CEO Receives Top Honour

Craig Patterson -
Retail Council of Canada reveals 2026 ERA finalists while Couche-Tard CEO Alex Miller earns Distinguished Retailer honour.

RCC Names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards Finalists

Lee Rivett -
Retail Council of Canada names 2026 Excellence in Retailing Awards finalists, highlighting top retailers and key industry trends.

Canada’s Department Stores and the Business of Staying Relevant

Retail Insider -
At RCCSTORE26, the department store debate shifts from theory to practice, led by two Canadian retailers still shaping the outcome.

How Canadian Shopping Centre Performance Has Changed Since Pre-COVID

Craig Patterson -
A comparison of 2019 and 2025 data reveals how Canadian shopping centre performance has shifted, with top-tier malls strengthening their dominance.

Sandra Sanderson Receives RCC Lifetime Achievement Award

Craig Patterson -
Sandra Sanderson of Empire and Sobeys to receive RCC Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of leadership in Canadian retail.

PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Craig Patterson -
Cara Keating, CEO of PepsiCo Canada, receives RCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her impact on retail and consumer goods in Canada.

Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year

Craig Patterson -
Jillian Harris to receive RCC award, recognized for building The Jilly Box into a purpose-driven Canadian retail platform.

RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement

Craig Patterson -
Retail Council of Canada names Browns Shoes CEO Michael Brownstein as Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Retail Secure 2026: The Industry Unites on Organized Retail Crime

Retail Insider -
Retail crime is the number one issue Canadian retailers are raising with Retail Council of Canada and that reality was front and centre at Retail Secure 2026, their annual loss prevention conference.

AI Reshaping Canadian Consumer Shopping Journey

Craig Patterson -
New research shows nearly half of Canadians use AI during shopping, reshaping discovery, personalization, and in-store decision-making.

You Did the Work. Now Let it Shine

Retail Insider -
Showcase your team’s excellence, strengthen your brand story, and earn industry recognition across a dozen award categories in the Excellence in Retailing Awards. Submissions close March 13, 2026.

RCC STORE 26: The Conversations That Matter Aren’t Always on Stage

Retail Insider -
Canada’s largest retail event returns June 2-3, 2026 in Toronto. Discover why the most valuable ideas at RCC STORE 26 happen both on stage and in the conversations that shape smarter retail leadership.

Retail Crime Is a Community Safety Issue. And Canada Is Coming Together to Respond

Retail Insider -
Retail crime impacts communities—not just stores. RCC Retail Secure is where Canada’s safety leaders gather to build trusted collaboration, learn what to share responsibly, and bring practical tools back to their teams.

RONA’s Value Strategy: Where Brand, Retail Media, and Vendors Connect

Retail Insider -
A closer look at how RONA aligns brand building, retail media, and digital to connect with customers —and what vendors need to understand.
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