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Walmart Connect launches self-serve onsite display platform to expand retail media capabilities

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The platform introduces an auction-based buying model, enabling advertisers to set bids dynamically and align spend to real-time demand.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail Growth Amid Trade Shifts and Experience-Driven Strategies

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This week in Canadian retail highlights strategic expansions, evolving consumer experiences, and the complex impacts of trade tensions shaping growth opportunities.

Esprit Returns to Canada Exclusively at Walmart

Craig Patterson -
Esprit has returned to Canada exclusively at Walmart as the retailer and Centric Brands build a growing portfolio of recognizable apparel labels.

Little Bellies expands nationwide at Walmart Canada with new organic baby and toddler snacks

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All products are made with carefully selected organic ingredients and contain no artificial colours, flavours, or additives.

Daily Synopsis: July 8, 2026

Retail Insider -
7-Eleven marks 60 years with new flavours, Leon's opens Welland flagship, 1st non-alcoholic beverage store opens in Saskatchewan, retail theft involving kids, and other news.

Walmart opening new Supercentre in Bramalea City Centre

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The approximately 140,000-square-foot location will become a new anchor tenant at the shopping centre and offer a full grocery assortment, general merchandise, pharmacy, and pickup and delivery services.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 30, 2026

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JD Sports accused of gutting downtown Montreal heritage building for store, PST cut on snacks in Manitoba retailers, hybrid sewing studio/bar opening in The Annex, Canadian Tire launches pop-up vending machine for Montreal's Moving Day, and other news.

Walmart Takes Former Hudson’s Bay Space at Place d’Orléans

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Walmart Canada will open a 115,500-square-foot Supercentre in the former Hudson's Bay store at Place d'Orléans in Ottawa, providing an early example of Primaris REIT's strategy to repurpose former HBC spaces with new anchors.

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.

Walmart+ membership launched in Canada

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

Walmart to Close Third Montreal Store Amid Quebec Investment

Lee Rivett -
Walmart will close its Dorval store this summer, marking a third Montreal exit as it invests $150M in Quebec store upgrades.

Walmart Canada launches Scintilla Digital Landscapes to deliver deeper e-commerce shopper insights

Mario Toneguzzi -
Walmart Data Ventures continues to scale its Scintilla platform — delivering innovative, market-relevant solutions that help suppliers grow alongside Walmart Canada while improving the shopping experience for customers at every touchpoint.

Millie Moon continues Canadian expansion with Walmart launch

Mario Toneguzzi -
Millie Moon launched in 2021 exclusively at Target in the US and expanded to Loblaws in Canada in 2023.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
HBC creditor protection extended, 2/3 of Canadians frustrated with tipping, Steve's Music shutting Toronto store this week, Carlton University student launches retail business, coffee prices in flux, and other news.

Walmart Canada kicks off sponsorship with Canada Soccer to bring Canadians closer to the game 

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One of the country's most accomplished and recognizable players, Canada Soccer Men's National Team forward Jonathan David will support the collaboration as an official Walmart Canada ambassador.

Lane Bryant Enters Canada via Walmart Partnership

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Lane Bryant launches on Walmart.ca and in 320 stores Feb. 1, expanding plus-size fashion access through partnerships with Centric Brands and KnitWell. 

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.

Premier Protein Debuts Holiday Chocolate Mint Shake in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Premier Protein launches its limited-edition Chocolate Mint shake in Canada with broad retail availability during the holiday season.

Walmart Expands Autoimmune Care Across Canada

Lee Rivett -
Walmart Canada introduces a national autoimmune care program, expanding specialty pharmacy support for patients managing complex conditions.

Walmart to Anchor Lime Ridge Mall with New Supercentre

Lee Rivett -
Walmart will open a 140,000 square foot Supercentre at Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall by early 2027 amid a multi-billion dollar Canadian expansion.

Walmart, Costco Lead 2025 Halloween Treat Sales in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Field Agent Canada’s 2025 Halloween survey shows 81% of households welcomed trick-or-treaters, with Walmart and Costco leading candy sales.

Skip and Walmart Canada launch nationwide delivery partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
Skip and Walmart Canada join forces to offer fast, convenient delivery of groceries and household essentials from over 300 Walmart stores nationwide.

Walmart Canada announced as 1st anchor tenant in Taza Park West, First Nation development

Mario Toneguzzi -
Walmart's arrival in Taza Park West signifies growth and opportunity, supporting the community's transformation into an urban hub.

Walmart, Tori Wesszer release holiday Fraiche collection

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tori Wesszer and Walmart Canada unveiled a festive home décor collection with Parisian-inspired holiday pieces in select stores and online.

Bloom Nutrition launches in Canada with Walmart

Mario Toneguzzi -
Bloom Nutrition's top-selling Greens Powder is now available at Walmart stores across Canada in three plant-based flavours.
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