Retail Council of Canada

Retail Insider “Loss Prevention & Security Q3 2026 Report”: Different Risks Demand Different Responses

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 security report examines worker safety, merchandise theft, digital identity and fraud, explaining why retailers need to match security decisions to the specific risks facing their businesses.

Canadians plan to spend less on holidays as budgets tighten: survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
A Retail Council of Canada survey finds inflation, value and Canadian-made products are shaping shopping plans, with Black Friday remaining a key sales period.

Q3 2026 Security & Loss Prevention: Retail Risks Become More Specialized

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 Security & Loss Prevention report examines rising shoplifting, worker violence, high-value theft, fraud, digital identity and payments risks, showing why Canadian retailers increasingly need security controls tailored to specific assets, locations and transaction types.

Q3 2026 Policy & Regulation: Tariffs, Grocery Competition and Tax Changes

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s Q3 2026 Policy & Regulation report examines tariffs, grocery competition, Quebec tax changes, consumer rules and investment incentives, focusing on how policy implementation affects retailer costs, market access, systems and capital decisions.

Canadian Retail Supply Chains Face Scrutiny as $63.3B in Imports Linked to Labour Risk

Lee Rivett -
World Vision estimates $63.3 billion in Canadian imports were associated with documented child- or forced-labour risks in 2025, led by electronics and apparel, as Ottawa considers stronger border enforcement that could raise traceability demands for retailers.

Packaging, EPR and ZEVs: Inside This Year’s RCC Retail Sustainability Conference

Retail Insider -
Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Sustainability Conference runs October 27-28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Canada business groups welcome Productivity Mega Deduction as boost to investment

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants Canada and the Retail Council of Canada welcome the federal government’s proposed Productivity Mega Deduction, saying it could spur investment in equipment, technology and infrastructure.

RCC Names Walmart and SC Johnson Executives Inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year

Craig Patterson -
Retail Council of Canada names Walmart’s Kathleen McLaughlin and SC Johnson’s Fisk Johnson its inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year.

Canadian Retailers Face New Cost and Sourcing Pressures from U.S. Counter-Tariffs

Lee Rivett -
Canada’s $27.6-billion counter-tariff package targets 874 U.S.-origin goods, creating new pricing, margin and sourcing challenges for Canadian retailers.

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.
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