retail

VIDEO: Nixit expands retail footprint as Canadian period care brand targets North American growth

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Initially launched as an online-only business, customer demand led the company into retail, beginning with natural food and wellness chains before expanding this year into nearly 400 Loblaw stores across Canada.

VIDEO: Foxy Box targets 150 locations as Canadian hair removal franchise prepares for next growth phase

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The company began franchising about six years ago and now operates 24 locations, with its 25th opening next month.

CFIB projects private investment to weaken, even as GDP expected to grow in Q2-Q3

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Canada's GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% and 1.6% in Q2 and Q3, respectively.

RioCan Sells 50% Share in FourFifty The Well to Woodbourne Capital for $155 Million

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RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has divested its 50% stake in FourFifty The Well in Toronto to Woodbourne Capital for $155 million. This marks a strategic move as RioCan focuses on its core retail operations while Woodbourne gains full ownership of the rental tower.

Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

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CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 brings together retailers, suppliers and emerging brands to help businesses discover the products and trends shaping the future of wellness retail in Canada.

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.

Toronto-Based Rawcology launches GUT TO GO probiotic snack bites, expands retail distribution across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The launch marks the company's latest product expansion as it responds to growing consumer interest in convenient foods with added nutritional benefits.

June spending holds steady as Canadians balance essentials and experiences: RBC

Mario Toneguzzi -
“The breadth of spending increases across categories points to households maintaining a cautiously optimistic view heading into the summer even as they remain selective about bigger-ticket discretionary purchases.”

Retailers risk losing sales as more shoppers expect tap-to-pay, Oobit survey finds

Mario Toneguzzi -
44% say a no-tap business feels outdated, a perception problem that compounds the lost sales.

Why consumer behaviour is becoming harder to predict in the AI shopping era

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The whole game is moving from understanding audiences to understanding intent. The brands that make that jump win.”

Why smart retail brands are investing more in in-store experiences despite e-commerce growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
80% of consumers say in-person events are the most trusted way to discover new products — and 85% are more likely to make a purchase after engaging with a brand in person. 

Aritzia, Group Dynamite outperform retail sector by targeting affluent shoppers: analyst

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Winder said both companies have posted results that far exceed typical retail growth, with strong double-digit sales increases and improved profit margins at a time when many retailers are contending with cautious consumer spending.

Canadians entering pay periods with much of income already committed: MNP survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
61 per cent of Canadians say at least half of their income is already allocated before they receive it.

Restaurant industry leads Canada in youth job growth through first half of 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
While most other industries have been cutting youth jobs, the restaurant industry employed an average of 52,770 more youth during the first half of 2026 than during the same period in 2025.

Jersey Mike’s opening first Manitoba restaurant as Redberry expands Canadian footprint

Mario Toneguzzi -
The opening also launches a five-day fundraising campaign in support of Make-A-Wish Canada, part of a broader commitment announced in May to raise $1 million for the charity by 2030.

Rising costs and supply chain volatility put consumer goods brands under growing pressure: DOSS

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36% made major business decisions using outdated or incorrect data.

CHFA launches Greenhouse program to support emerging Canadian wellness brands

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Greenhouse will make its debut at CHFA NOW in Toronto on Sept. 26 and 27, giving participating companies a presence on the trade show floor at an event focused on the natural, organic and wellness products sector.

Kicking Horse Coffee launches Cool Mule cold brew blend as Canadian brand targets new growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Cold coffee is one of the fastest-growing segments in Canadian coffee.

Supernatural launches immersive wellness studio focused on sound and sensory experiences

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the studio is built around six programming pillars: Energy, Sound, Breath, Body, Move and Mind.

Little Bellies expands nationwide at Walmart Canada with new organic baby and toddler snacks

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All products are made with carefully selected organic ingredients and contain no artificial colours, flavours, or additives.

Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady as Canadian economy shows stronger-than-expected resilience

Mario Toneguzzi -
“Economic growth has exceeded expectations, employment has rebounded and the economy has proven more resilient than many anticipated.”

Italian Centre Shop expands in Calgary with new Northland location opening July 16

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new 22,000-square-foot location, which will open at 10 a.m. following a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony, will bring Italian Centre Shop’s signature blend of European grocery, fresh food experiences, and warm hospitality to Northwest Calgary — a growing and vibrant part of the city.

Employment increases in accommodation and food services sector: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Employment was little changed in June, but accommodation and food services led gains with 15,000 new jobs, Statistics Canada said.

65% of marketers say they have differentiation anxiety, new Cashew study finds

Mario Toneguzzi -
While AI has made content creation faster than ever, marketers say standing out has become significantly harder.

Inside Aritzia’s Expanding Store and Infrastructure Strategy

Craig Patterson -
Aritzia’s latest filings reveal a larger retail platform taking shape across productive boutiques, major flagships, distribution and real estate.
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