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From The Desk: Strategic Adaptation and Growth Define Canadian Retail in August 2026

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail shows resilience and strategic growth with expansions, AI-driven transformations, and evolving consumer behaviours amid economic challenges.

Daily Synopsis: August 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fake maple syrup class action targets grocers, end of an era for Husky brand, 200k retail development coming to Calgary, Costco breaks ground on Winnipeg store, and other news.

Shopify Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Tools for Canadian Retailers

Craig Patterson -
Shopify is expanding Managed Markets to eligible Canadian merchants as Global-e reports growing adoption and strong cross-border ecommerce demand.

Shopify Q2 results indicate a “monster quarter”

Mario Toneguzzi -
GMV was $115.6 billion, the fifth straight quarter of more than 30% growth. Revenue increased 34% year over year to $3.58 billion.

Shopify delivers again as merchants clear $100 billion in Q1 GMV

Mario Toneguzzi -
For the second quarter of 2026, Shopify said it expects revenue to grow at a high-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis.

Shopify’s Standout 2025: The Launchpad for a New Era of Commerce in 2026, it says

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify said it achieved Q4 revenue growth of 31% and a 19% free cash flow margin, marking 10 consecutive quarters of double-digit free cash flow margins. 

Temu launches Shopify app to expand marketplace access for small businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
The move is aimed at streamlining cross-border e-commerce for merchants by integrating Temu’s Local Seller Program with Shopify accounts.

Google Expands AI Shopping With Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair

Lee Rivett -
Google is expanding AI-powered shopping in Gemini through partnerships with Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair, signaling a shift toward agent-led commerce.

ALDO Group Partners with Shopify to Redefine Unified Commerce

Craig Patterson -
ALDO Group transitions to Shopify, streamlining its digital ecosystem and enhancing unified commerce through AI and agility.

Double Click: Shopify Inc. Q3 2025 Earnings: Bruce Winder review & commentary

Bruce Winder -
Shopify posted Q3 revenue of $ 2.84 billion, up + 32% from last year.

Shopify reports revenue surge in Q3

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify expects revenue to grow at a mid-to-high-twenties percentage rate on a year-over-year basis.

Conversational Commerce May End Traditional E-Commerce Sites

David Nagy -
ChatGPT’s Instant Checkout with Etsy and Shopify signals a major shift that could redefine how consumers discover and buy products online.

GoBolt joins Shopify Fulfillment Network

Mario Toneguzzi -
Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network.

Shopify delivers “another exceptional quarter” in Q2

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify powers millions of businesses in more than 175 countries

Shopify reports 27% Q1 revenue growth, 15% free cash flow margin

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify has now delivered double-digit free cash flow margins for seven consecutive quarters

Affirm and Shopify accelerate global expansion of Shop Pay installments

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shop Pay Installments will become available in general access to Shopify merchants in Canada and the U.K. this summer, with cross-border commerce capabilities between the U.S., Canada, and U.K. to follow.

Affirm and Shopify expand partnership to new global markets including Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
For Shopify merchants, the expanded global availability of Affirm’s Shop Pay Installments means enhanced sales opportunities and an improved customer experience.

Shopify reports 7th consecutive quarter of 25% or greater revenue growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Shopify says 2024 was a standout year for the company.

TD Bank unveils E-commerce platform for small businesses

Craig Patterson -
TD Bank partners with BigCommerce to launch an e-commerce platform, challenging Shopify's dominance in the Canadian market.

Shopify Beats Q2 Estimates, Defies Market Slowdown

Retail Insider -
Shopify reports strong Q2 results with 21% revenue growth, outperforming analyst expectations amid cautious consumer spending.

Shopify Study Reveals Enterprise Shift Towards More Agile E-Commerce Platforms [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ottawa-based ecomm platform Shopify partnered to collect data from retailers, finding that enterprises are looking for better platforms while also highlighting major concerns.

EY Partners with Canada’s Shopify to Help Retailers Scale E-Commerce Businesses [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The dynamic partnership will establish a first-of-its-kind EY wavespace x Shopify Centres, and will reimagine the future of e-comm while unlocking new markets for retailers.

More Canadian Consumers Expected to Shop Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021: Study

Mario Toneguzzi -
A survey by Shopify provides some welcome news to retailers in Canada at a challenging time.

One Year In: How a Newly-Opened Simply For Life Franchise Found Digital Success Amid the Pandemic [Feature]

Sean Tarry -
The beautiful store opened days before pandemic shutdowns in 2020 and the owner quickly pivoted to ensure the retailer’s success.

Digital Transformation Required to Keep Canada’s Retail Afloat: Expert

Retail Insider -
Dr. Yu Ma of the Bensadoun School at McGill University says that retailers need to pivot and shift online at an unprecedented time.
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