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Q1 2026 Home Furnishings Report: Navigating Channel Shifts, Consolidation, and Consumer-Centric Innovation

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian home furnishings balancing store expansion, supplier consolidation, and consumer-focused innovation amid shifting market pressures.

Q1 2026 Grocery Retail Report: Discount Expansion and the Shift to Value

Craig Patterson -
Canadian grocery sector sees rising inflation, discount growth, and increased consolidation as retailers adapt to cost pressures and shifting demand.

Q1 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report: Expansion, Restructuring, and the Rise of Experiential Retail

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian apparel split between digitally savvy growth leaders and legacy retailers facing restructuring, highlighting omnichannel and experiential retail’s rising importance.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 28, 2026

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Lululemon appoints new leadership, surveillance pricing questioned, Alice + Olivia entering Canada, Quebec furniture manufacturing in jeopardy, mixed feelings in Winnipeg amid crime curb efforts, and other news.

Woodbine Mall CCAA Signals Shift to Redevelopment

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Woodbine Mall enters CCAA as lenders move to take control, signalling a shift toward redevelopment of aging retail assets in Toronto. Craig Patterson interviews Antony Karabus about the situation.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 23, 2026

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Vegetable prices up in grocery stores, Lululemon shares fall following new CEO announcement, Pacific Mall in Markham adds 'better' tenants, Longchamp expanding to Vancouver, CF Fairview robber wanted for Oshawa heist, and other news.

Lululemon Pushes Into Mexico With Stores, E-Commerce

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Lululemon accelerates Mexico expansion with new e-commerce platform and store openings, positioning the market as a key growth driver.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 17, 2026

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Flying Tiger entering Canada, independent grocers adjust to fuel surcharges from suppliers, Chip Wilson starting athletic-brand venture say sources, Record Store Day a success, AI used in GTA robberies, and other news.

From The Desk: Strategic Growth and Market Polarization Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail hits a turning point as expansion, real estate deals, and shifting consumer behaviour reshape performance across the sector.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 16, 2026

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First Capital REIT acquired as Westons expand retail empire, Skip the Dishes lays off staff and closes delivery service centres in Canada, Canada Post begins ending door-to-door delivery, Doug Ford slams city-run grocery stores, Foot Locker shuts Queen West store in Toronto, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 15, 2026

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Uniqlo announces Winnipeg opening date, Winners accused of closing some store washrooms, food suppliers adding surcharges, Ontario moves to ban employees paying for uniforms, Montreal businesses await boost as Canadiens clinch playoff spot, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 1, 2026

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Groupe Dynamite growth, Toys R Us gets court permission to sell, Brunello Cucinelli expanding, luxury handbag rental firm Zero Collective expands to Ottawa, Bloor Street rents up, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 30, 2026

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Loblaw launches pilot to spotlight small and emerging brands, BYD plans 20 Canadian stores, KaleMart24 expanding, some Metro employees in Quebec go on strike, FreshCo opening at Mic Mac Mal, and other news.

From The Desk: Retail Real Estate Tightens as Brands Expand with Purpose and Precision

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail coverage highlights intensifying real estate scarcity alongside strategic brand expansions and operational innovation shaping Canada’s retail landsc...

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reinvention amid Expansion and Rising Costs

Craig Patterson -
This week’s Canadian retail landscape blends strategic expansions with cost pressures, highlighting physical growth and evolving shopping behaviours amid economic chal...

Daily Synopsis: Mar 9, 2026

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HBC coat collection auctioned, alcohol consumption down, cannabis budtenders join UFCW union, Quebec weekend shopping pilot begins this week, Vancouver grocery store rallies behind customer cancer journey, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 4, 2026

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SSENSE lays off more than 200, Joe Fresh 1st apparel retailer on DoorDash, Save-on-Foods opening in new Langley retail project, Brampton charging retailers $100 for every abandoned shopping cart in city, and other news.

Galeries de la Capitale Adding Retail Tenants

Craig Patterson -
Lululemon is set to open a new store at Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec this fall, joining other new retail additions including Winners and Kiokii.

From The Desk: Retail Expansion and Innovation Signal Resilience

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail shows resilience with expanding malls, AI integration, and strategic bankruptcies amid shifting consumer and market dynamics.

Walmart Canada Expands Beauty After Hudson’s Bay Exit

Lee Rivett -
Walmart Canada expands its beauty assortment with new masstige, tech, and Gen Z brands following Hudson’s Bay’s exit from the market.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reshapes Loyalty, Footprints, and E-Commerce in Early 2026

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail kicks off 2026 with Starbucks’ tiered rewards, Toys R Us’ contraction, and Walmart expansion, amid stabilizing market trends.

RONA to Complete Final RONA+ Store Conversions in 2026

Craig Patterson -
RONA inc. will convert its final 10 stores to the RONA+ banner in 2026, completing a national transformation following Lowe’s exit from Canada.

CF Polo Park Mall Winnipeg: 65th anniversary, London Drugs expansion, and retail growth [Feature]

Shelby Hautala -
CF Polo Park in Winnipeg celebrates its 65th anniversary with new retailers and plans for a 30,000 sq ft London Drugs, opening in Fall 2025.

Costco Opens 3rd Canadian ‘Business Centre’ Storefront with Several More Planned

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer’s third location targeting businesses opened last week with plans to roll out more B2B stores in all major Canadian markets.

‘Italian Centre Shop’ Grocery to Open Largest Storefront Amid Retail Expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
The popular Alberta-based grocery, deli, and bakery will open a new location that will include a 50-seat café and 30-seat patio, with plans for yet another store next year as well as an expansion into Saskatchewan.
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