retail expansion

Mondetta Expands Modern Ambition with Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver Stores

Craig Patterson -
Mondetta is expanding its Modern Ambition menswear brand with new stores in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, while evaluating additional opportunities across Canada, the United States and Europe.

From The Desk: Strategic Expansion and Consumer Shifts Define Canadian Retail in Early June

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail continued to evolve this week, with store expansions, leadership changes, consumer trends, and economic insights shaping the industry's direction.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 5, 2026

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Questions about Zellers' success in struggling retail sector, pot stores have high hopes for World Cup fans, downtown Calgary Hudson's Bay building shows signs of disrepair, widespread criminal gangs hit retail, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 21, 2026

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Fuel charges on grocery hits economy, Rona leads radio spend, campus thrift store opens in Calgary, Time Out Market prepares to open at Oakridge Park, 500 charges in retail theft scheme, and other news.

Vivobarefoot to Open Second Canadian Store in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Vivobarefoot plans to open its second Canadian store on Toronto’s Queen Street West as barefoot footwear gains momentum in Canada.

From The Desk: Strategic Brick-and-Mortar Growth and Consumer Caution Shape Canadian Retail

Craig Patterson -
Strong Canadian retailer expansions coexist with cautious consumers amid evolving experiential retail, supply challenges, and shifting workforce dynamics.

Felicia Launches in Canada with Retail Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Italian pasta brand Felicia expands into 800+ Canadian stores while launching a $55 million manufacturing hub in London, Ontario.

Daily Synopsis: May 11, 2026

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Atelier Munro opens in Vancouver, Ikea opens plan-and-order store in Gatineau, PST retailer relief discussed in Manitoba, Golf Canada expands merch offerings, and other news.

Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches Report: Expansion Meets Shifting Consumer Investment

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches report highlights luxury retail expansion, rising physical precious metals demand, and supply chain innovation.

Q1 2026 Sporting Goods & Outdoor Report: Expansion, Leadership, and Experiential

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian sporting goods retail transform as experiential expansions, leadership shifts, and boutique fitness consolidation reshape the market landscape.

Q1 2026 Health & Beauty Report: Expansion, Experience, and Integration

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 sees Canadian health & beauty retail reshaped by strategic expansions, experiential formats, pharmacy healthcare integration, and wellness real estate reuse.

Daily Synopsis: May 5, 2026

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RioCan shifts strategy in tight retail market, pickleball and other uses come to Canadian 'dead malls', counterfeit bills a concern for retailers in Windsor, pasta concept coming to Lonsdale Quay, and other news.

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

Craig Patterson -
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

Lee Rivett -
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.
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