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Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

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Canada’s luxury retail market is evolving through flagship expansion, mixed-use development, and shifting urban retail ecosystems. Craig Patterson interviews Casdin Parr.

Retail Remains an Outlier as Canada’s Labour Market Rebounds

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Canada added 88,000 jobs in May, but retail lost 35,000. Suzanne Sears explains how careers, hiring and AI are reshaping retail employment.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 5, 2026

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Questions about Zellers' success in struggling retail sector, pot stores have high hopes for World Cup fans, downtown Calgary Hudson's Bay building shows signs of disrepair, widespread criminal gangs hit retail, and other news.

Retail and Grocery Leaders Honoured at RCCSTORE2026 Awards Programs

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Retail Council of Canada recognized retailers, brands and industry leaders at RCCSTORE2026 through its Excellence in Retailing Awards and Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 1, 2026

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Canada sees middle market squeeze, Metro's Carmen Fortino and London Drugs' Clint Mahlman retire on same day, Pepper Lunch closes in Richmond, 16,000 fake World Cup merch items seized, No Frills opens 1st Lloyminster store, and other news.

Mirvish Village Comes to Life as Toronto Retail District Opens

Craig Patterson -
Mirvish Village begins opening at the former Honest Ed’s site with independent retail, food halls, heritage restoration, and public gathering spaces.

Mailo’s The Pasta Project to open first North American location in Toronto

Mario Toneguzzi -
The concept is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature "street pasta" concept, combining premium ingredients with the convenience of modern urban dining.

Daily Synopsis: May 28, 2026

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Retail Insider's latest articles cover Toronto retail evolution, brand strategy shifts, grocery trends, and leadership updates in Canadian retail.

Toronto’s Retail Corridors Are Evolving, Says Arlin Markowitz

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Toronto retail corridors are evolving as wellness, dining, fashion, and lifestyle brands reshape the city’s urban shopping streets.

Daily Synopsis: May 27, 2026

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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.

Out on the Street Opens New Toronto Village Store

Craig Patterson -
Out on the Street has opened a redesigned Toronto Village store after 34 years, expanding accessibility, brands, and retail offerings.

Merrithew Opens STOTT PILATES Flagship at Yonge and Bloor

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based Merrithew opens a new STOTT PILATES flagship and academy at Yonge and Bloor amid growing wellness demand.

Toronto hospitality industry braces for FIFA World Cup surge: Video with Val Upfold

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants, bars, hotels, and event-related businesses have struggled with labour shortages for years, even before the pandemic.

From The Desk: Retail Resilience and Experiential Growth in Canadian Markets

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers expand experiential and sustainable footprints while navigating inflation and evolving consumer behaviours shaping urban and mixed-use markets.

Daily Synopsis: May 21, 2026

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Fuel charges on grocery hits economy, Rona leads radio spend, campus thrift store opens in Calgary, Time Out Market prepares to open at Oakridge Park, 500 charges in retail theft scheme, and other news.

adidas Taking Over Toronto’s STACKT Market for FIFA World Cup

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adidas is turning Toronto’s STACKT Market into a massive FIFA World Cup fan destination with watch parties, retail, food, and soccer experiences.

Daily Synopsis: May 20, 2026

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More 'maple washing' complaints as retailers accused of mislabeling Canadian products, 200th member joins Grocery Code, Canadian Tire settles racial profiling case, Lego store opening at Square One in Mississauga, Byward Market hosting immigrant entrepreneurs, and other news.

PLANTA Closes Toronto Restaurants in Yorkville and Queen West

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-founded PLANTA has closed its flagship Yorkville and Queen West restaurants as the upscale plant-based brand focuses on continued U.S. growth.

L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Launch First Multi-Brand Fragrance Refill Fountain

Lee Rivett -
L’Oréal Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart introduce Canada’s first multi-brand fragrance refill fountain in select Beauty Boutique stores.

Michaels Expands Into Celebration Retail with Experiential In-Store Concepts

Lee Rivett -
"Michaels expands celebration retail with a 60% party assortment expansion and experiential customization bars in stores across North America."

Liberty Entertainment Group Celebrates 40 Years of Shaping Toronto’s Hospitality Evolution

Craig Patterson -
Liberty Entertainment Group marks 40 years after helping transform Toronto through immersive dining, nightlife, entertainment, and experiential hospitality.

Swatch x AP Launch Sparks Chaos at Canadian Malls

Craig Patterson -
Swatch x Audemars Piguet’s Royal Pop launch triggered overnight lineups, store closures, and crowd-control concerns at Canadian shopping centres on Saturday.

Canada Goose Pushes Beyond Parkas as Apparel Sales Surge

Craig Patterson -
Canada Goose reported strong fiscal 2026 growth as apparel, spring collections, and retail conversion helped drive momentum beyond winter outerwear.

Atelier Munro Opens Vancouver Flagship House

Lee Rivett -
Atelier Munro has opened its Vancouver flagship House, expanding its hospitality-driven menswear concept in Canada.

Deb Craven Named Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year

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Longo’s President Deb Craven has been named the 2026 Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by Retail Council of Canada.
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