Specialty retail

Q3 2026 Books & Specialty: Expanding Physical Reach

Craig Patterson -
Canadian books and entertainment businesses expanded physical reach during Q3 2026 through stores, shop-in-shops, retail partnerships and venue merchandise. Pop Mart, LEGO, Yoto and independent booksellers show different approaches to reaching audiences while managing real estate costs and repeat visits.

How B.C.’s House of Q Built a North American BBQ Brand Through Specialty Retail

Craig Patterson -
From competition pits to hundreds of retail shelves, B.C.-based House of Q is building a North American BBQ brand through specialty retail and award-winning products.

Retail Insider “Apparel & Fashion Report”: Market Polarization Reshapes Canadian Apparel Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report examines how premium brands, value retailers, resale concepts and specialists are reshaping Canadian apparel retail while mid-market chains face growing pressure.
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