Tim Hortons

From The Desk: Retail Reinvention Through Experience, Sustainability and Strategic Growth

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail insights show Canadian brands expanding thoughtfully with experiential stores, circular economy initiatives, and strategic hiring amid recessionary ...

Daily Synopsis: May 27, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon reaches agreement with Chip Wilson over board nominees, thrift store popularity up, Longo's opening in King City, Shein accused of stealing Indigenous designs, and other news.

Tim Hortons moves to defend market share as Dunkin’ plans Canadian return: Video with Bruce Winder

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s pledge to hire 10,000 local workers may help improve public perception while addressing high youth unemployment.

Tim Hortons launches campaign to hire 10,000 local people, addresses Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons is the largest restaurant chain in Canada, with 4,000 restaurants – more restaurants per capita than any other brand anywhere in the world.

Daily Synopsis: May 22, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canadians making more trips with smaller baskets at the grocery store, questions about future of downtown Vancouver Hudson's Bay, Sobeys debuts new store concept in Welland ON, dollar store opens in Elliott Lake, and other news.

Tim Hortons to build or renovate 480 restaurants across the country

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadian restaurant owners are investing $270 million, in addition to Tim Hortons corporate investing an additional $130 million.

Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

Sylvain Charlebois -
Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign raises record $23.3 million for local charities

Mario Toneguzzi -
The latest fundraising total brings the campaign’s cumulative amount raised since its launch in 1996 to more than $174 million.

adidas Canada partnering with Tim Hortons Timbits Soccer

Mario Toneguzzi -
adidas Canada has announced a multi-year partnership with Tim Hortons as the official jersey partner for the Timbits Soccer program.

Tim Hortons launching its second collab with Ryan Reynolds (Video)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ryan's Signature Donut features a new soft and fluffy donut recipe, coated in a rich buttery glaze and hand-finished with a drizzle of icing that's made with maple syrup.

Tim Hortons partners with Canadian Paralympic Team

Mario Toneguzzi -
The partnership furthers Tim Hortons long-standing commitment to supporting sport and Canadian athletes, including investments in getting kids active like the Timbits Hockey and Soccer programs.

Tim Hortons brings back Roll Up The Rim on cups for 40th anniversary contest

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said more than 30 million prizes are available this year through cup rolls and digital play.

Tim Hortons Upgrades Muffins, Espresso and Drinks

Lee Rivett -
Tim Hortons announces English muffin improvements, new espresso machines and fountain drink rollout as part of its back-to-basics strategy.

Tim Hortons raises $1.3 million through Special Olympics Donuts, with 100% of proceeds donated to Special Olympics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The funds raised from Special Olympics Donuts support year-round, inclusive sport programs for more than 40,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tim Hortons Reveals Canada’s Top Orders of 2025

Lee Rivett -
Tim Hortons looks back at 2025, revealing Canada’s most ordered menu items, regional trends, loyalty growth, and a first-ever retail merch pop-up.

Rabba Expands Tim Hortons Partnership With New GTA Openings

Retail Insider -
Rabba Fine Foods continues to expand its Tim Hortons partnership, using in-store counters to drive foot traffic and strengthen neighbourhood stores.

Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign raises record breaking $13 million

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign first launched in 2023 and has now raised a total of $33.5 million for local charities and community groups.

First-of-its-kind Tim Hortons pop-up merch store opens at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
The concept is an extension of Tim Hortons online store which launched in 2023.

Rising Coffee Prices Brew New Realities for Canadian Consumers

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadians face higher coffee prices as Tim Hortons and others adjust costs amid global supply pressures and climate impacts.

Tim Hortons raises $942K for Indigenous groups

Mario Toneguzzi -
Funds from donut sales will support education, healing, and youth programs through five Indigenous organizations across Canada, says Tim Hortons.

Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut supports Indigenous Groups

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons launches its Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign, with 100% of proceeds supporting Indigenous organizations across Canada.

Tim Hortons unveils vintage cups for National Coffee Day

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons celebrates National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 with four vintage cup designs and a special offer for Tims Rewards members.

Canadian Tire Corporation and Tim Hortons team up in strategic loyalty partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons announce a 2026 loyalty partnership, allowing members to link Triangle Rewards and Tims Rewards accounts to earn Canadian Tire Money on Tims purchases

Tim Hortons, The PWHL and Barbie team up on new hockey dolls in collaboration with superstars Sarah Nurse and Marie-Philip Poulin

Mario Toneguzzi -
Each Barbie doll comes with a Tim Hortons PWHL hockey jersey, hockey stick, helmet and skates.

Tim Hortons and FLO partner on a plan to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by end of 2028

Mario Toneguzzi -
Work is underway to launch EV fast chargers up to 50 Tim Hortons by the end of 2026.
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