Advertisement

retail

VIDEO: Franchise model helps Ontario bakery owner navigate economic uncertainty

Mario Toneguzzi -
Franchising can offer operational assistance such as human resources and technology support, along with brand recognition that helps create a stronger foundation for new business owners.

Jobs increase in May, unemployment rate edges down: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Accommodation and food services sees employment growth while wholesale and retail trade experience decrease.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge unveils $100M transformation

Mario Toneguzzi -
This marks the latest in a series of investments by owner Oxford Properties in Canada, where the firm has committed more than $2 billion since 2025.

Cellzy preparing for aggressive launch in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
A new modern retail concept focused on accessories, electronics and repair services, is preparing for an aggressive launch phase, with plans to open five new locations in 2026.

HEAL Wellness expands across Canada and U.S., targets 100 locations by end of 2026

Mario Toneguzzi -
What started as a single Ontario location has now grown to more than 37 locations across the country.

Big City Mayors call for federal action to bolster downtowns, drive economic growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
City leaders say revitalizing downtowns is central to broader national economic goals, with impacts on employment, business activity and community well-being.

Ocgrow Group expands into luxury hospitality with launch of premium hotel division

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s first hotel offering is located within Greystone, a 150-acre master-planned community where Ocgrow is the largest developer and landlord.

T&T Supermarket to open at CF Sherway Gardens

Mario Toneguzzi -
T&T Supermarket will open at CF Sherway Gardens in Toronto, taking over the former Pusateri's and Saks Fifth Avenue food hall space.

Walmart+ membership launched in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canada is the first Walmart market outside of the United States to launch Walmart+.

Charcoal Group pushes ahead with expansion as restaurant sector faces uncertainty: CEO Jody Palubiski

Mario Toneguzzi -
Consumers are still spending on dining out, but have become more selective about where they choose to go.

Sustainability-focused retailer HG Vintage weighs growth opportunities across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Moe Khoja launched HG Vintage in 2019 after decades in conventional fashion retail.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour offers a preview of World Cup soccer spending

Mario Toneguzzi -
In Toronto, over the 10-day span of Taylor Swift’s six concerts, Moneris transaction data showed that spending downtown rose 45% week-over-week.

25% of ecommerce side hustlers in Canada earn $1,000+ Monthly: Omnisend

Mario Toneguzzi -
Selling items online is now the most common side hustle overall, chosen by 48% of side hustlers

Daily Synopsis: Jun 3, 2026

Retail Insider -
Zellers opening 2 Ontario stores, man sues Birks over lost watch, fire closes Mission Canadian Tire, Sunrises Records opening in Brandon, Loblaw City Market prepares to open in Vancouver's South Granville, and other news.

Leyad acquires Intercity Shopping Centre in Thunder Bay

Mario Toneguzzi -
Intercity Shopping Centre serves as the city's primary retail hub and draws shoppers from across Northwestern Ontario.

Zellers announces plans for expansion into Ontario and Zeddy’s comeback

Mario Toneguzzi -
Zellers is expanding into Ontario with two new stores in Toronto and Windsor, building on strong momentum from its Edmonton comeback.

Before launches Brilliant Breath MouthWash with plans for Whole Foods distribution

Mario Toneguzzi -
First mouthwash in North America packaged in fully home compostable, plastic-free Vivomer, made entirely from plants.

Purdys Chocolatier expands into the Maritimes

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the expansion is a direct response to “vocal enthusiasm from Maritimers who have been asking for a local shop for years.”

Toronto startup Nüu Catering bets office catering can help drive return-to-office culture

Mario Toneguzzi -
Platform connects offices with more than 50 local restaurant brands across Toronto.

King Living opens first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30

Mario Toneguzzi -
King Living has opened its first Québec showroom at Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, expanding to its fourth Canadian location.

World Cup demand may not translate into revenue gains for many small businesses: Merchant Growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
22 per cent of Canadians plan to watch World Cup matches at a locally or independently owned business.

METRO names Marc Giroux as next President and CEO

Mario Toneguzzi -
With annual sales of more than $22 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people.

Rewards being repositioned from passive perks to active financial strategy: Chexy

Mario Toneguzzi -
Cashback transaction volume among users under 40 rose 125 per cent between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

VIDEO: Edmonton entrepreneur warns of growing small business crisis across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
“For many business owners, survival has become a daily battle."

Motion-based digital billboards outperform static ads: Vistar Media

Mario Toneguzzi -
3D motion creative was found to be 67% more effective at driving brand awareness compared to standard DOOH creative 
- Advertisement -
spot_img
spot_img

About

Contact

Media

Follow

© 2025 Retail Insider Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The content on this website is protected by the copyrights of Retail Insider Media Ltd. or the copyrights of third parties and used by agreement. No part of any of the content of this website may be reproduced, distributed, modified, framed, cached, adapted or linked to, or made available in any form by any photographic, electronic, digital, mechanical, photostat, microfilm, xerography or other means, or incorporated into or used in any information storage and retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the prior written permission of Retail Insider Media Ltd. or the applicable third party copyright owner.