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Canadian retail accelerates expansion with new stores and strategic investments amid evolving consumer demands and trade challenges.

Retail Insider published 12 articles today focusing on Canadian retail expansions, sales shifts, and economic growth trends.

Maison Territo introduces Seletti’s new BIC® Lamp, a 12:1 reimagining of the iconic BIC® Cristal pen, now available for pre-order in Montréal.

"The problem going forward is that trade uncertainty is back with new U.S. tariffs now imposed, Canadian retaliation due early next month, and the prospect of further escalation hard to dismiss."

The retailer has mapped 10 additional stores over the next 24 months, though Canadian retail is only one part of that vision. 

Sobeys has reopened the Valleyview IGA in west Edmonton following L’OCA Market’s closure, returning the IGA banner to a grocery site with more than 60 years of history.

Cineplex is turning movie fandom into a growing retail business as merchandise sales jump 45% and moviegoer spending reaches record levels.

JD Sports has opened a new flagship at 777 Sainte-Catherine Street West in downtown Montreal as the retailer rapidly expands its Canadian store network.

Best Buy Canada revenue fell 4.2% in Q2 as the retailer lapped strong growth tied to its 167-store Best Buy Express expansion.

The company plans to open another 25 locations in 2027 as it works toward its initial goal of 300 Jersey Mike’s restaurants in Canada over the next 10 to 12 years.

“What they're really selling, when you get right down to it, is they're selling dopamine."

In June, the largest monthly declines in retail trade were in grocery and convenience retailers (-1,200; -0.3%).

The first Coffee Bike in 2018 and has since sold 42 units to 27 owners.

Gross profit increased 14.8 per cent to $3.55 million from $3.09 million, while gross margin rose to 39 per cent from 36.5 per cent.

The company said the launch marks a turning point for professional services in Canada.

Chapman's Ice Cream to cut American ingredients, Montreal Shein pop-up sees protest, Saskatchewan launches 50% US alcohol tariff, Drake launching U of T collection for fall, SSENSE grapples with new tariffs, and other news.

The Buy Canadian movement is gaining momentum as retailers promote domestic products, consumers seek Canadian alternatives and tariffs reshape retail strategy.

Authentic Brands Group has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in OVO's intellectual property, co-founded by Drake. The partnership aims to expand OVO's global reach while maintaining its creative identity.

The Roots acquisition offers lessons for mid-market retailers on differentiation, brand value, cultural relevance and protecting the assets customers value.

Samsung Canada is investing in experience-led stores that support product discovery, education and service as consumers increasingly move between digital and physical shopping channels.

The Birmingham location will be the latest in a series of UK openings for the brand, which has already established stores at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Oxford Street in London and Manchester Arndale. GARAGE also plans to open another location at the Trafford Centre this fall.

On Monday, August 17, Reitmans brought fashion courtside at Scotiabank Arena, transforming the Toronto Tempo court into a live runway for 146 guests, composed of creators, media and cultural personalities, to reveal its Fall 2026 collection and new national ambassador lineup. The event served as the official launchpad for new campaign ambassadors Lilly Singh (Tempo’s Chief Hype Officer) and Quebec comedian Katherine Levac, who will anchor Reitmans' upcoming nationwide campaign launching September 8. Key Campaign Details: New Campaign Faces: Pairing Lilly Singh and Katherine Levac to execute a unified national strategy with messaging tailored for both English Canada and Quebec. Activating Sports Partnerships:...

FY26 Revenue of $271.6 million (+10%) and Organic Revenue +11%.

The expansion adds a new regional market for the Vancouver-based company, which has operated as a family-owned business since 1907.

Furniture, cosmetics, hardware, appliances, dairy and seafood are among the retail categories most exposed to the current tariff measures.