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B.C.-Built Lemonade Lab Brings Tap Payments to Kid-Run Businesses

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B.C.-built Lemonade Lab gives young entrepreneurs access to tap payments, digital storefronts and business lessons under parental supervision.

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.

Toronto-Based Rawcology launches GUT TO GO probiotic snack bites, expands retail distribution across Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The launch marks the company's latest product expansion as it responds to growing consumer interest in convenient foods with added nutritional benefits.

June spending holds steady as Canadians balance essentials and experiences: RBC

Mario Toneguzzi -
“The breadth of spending increases across categories points to households maintaining a cautiously optimistic view heading into the summer even as they remain selective about bigger-ticket discretionary purchases.”

Retailers risk losing sales as more shoppers expect tap-to-pay, Oobit survey finds

Mario Toneguzzi -
44% say a no-tap business feels outdated, a perception problem that compounds the lost sales.

Why consumer behaviour is becoming harder to predict in the AI shopping era

Mario Toneguzzi -
"The whole game is moving from understanding audiences to understanding intent. The brands that make that jump win.”

Why smart retail brands are investing more in in-store experiences despite e-commerce growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
80% of consumers say in-person events are the most trusted way to discover new products — and 85% are more likely to make a purchase after engaging with a brand in person. 

Daily Synopsis: July 14, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fake fashion stores mislead Canadian consumers online, how malls have sifted with society, Steve's Music auctioning remaining gear, Healthy Planet opening store, Frenchy's thrift store gets own musical, and other news.

Retail Insider “Luxury Report”: Control, Concentration and the Rise of Canada’s Premier Retail Nodes

Lee Rivett -
Canada's luxury retail market is becoming increasingly concentrated around a select group of premier destinations as brands prioritize flagship stores, direct customer relationships and experience-led retail. Retail Insider's latest report examines the forces reshaping luxury investment, real estate and competition.

Bakebe Finds Early Success at CF Markville as Experiential Retail Continues to Grow

Craig Patterson -
Bakebe has opened its first Canadian location at CF Markville, bringing its app-guided baking concept to Canada as experiential retail continues to grow.

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Aritzia, Group Dynamite outperform retail sector by targeting affluent shoppers: analyst

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Winder said both companies have posted results that far exceed typical retail growth, with strong double-digit sales increases and improved profit margins at a time when many retailers are contending with cautious consumer spending.

Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

Honestly Good Chicken Fingers appoints Naomi Kempkes as President

Marilyn Brooks, Trailblazer of Canadian Fashion Retail, Dies at 93

Living Beauty sees spectacular growth since launching flagship store a year ago

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Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

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Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.

Why visual search is reshaping beauty personalization: Pinterest (Opinion)

Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

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Retail Insider “Grocery Report” Examines How Value Is Reshaping Canadian Grocery

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Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Grocery Report examines how value is reshaping Canadian grocery, from discount expansion and private label to digital tools, prepared foods, grocery-anchored real estate and shifting consumer behaviour.

Employment increases in accommodation and food services sector: Statistics Canada

MTY Food Group to close 68 of its corporate locations in the coming months

Montreal-based Richelieu Hardware sees 3.9% sales growth in Q2

Costco Canada Sales Growth Moderates as Warehouse Expansion Continues

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From The Desk: Canadian Retail Evolution Through Innovation, Expansion, and Experience

Craig Patterson -
This week's retail news highlighted an industry balancing change and opportunity. From the end of a chapter in Canadian furniture manufacturing to major investments in luxury retail, experiential concepts, and new store openings, retailers continue to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and economic pressures.

The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Supply Chain Backlog Remains: Scandiweb (Opinion)

Generation X Leads Canadians in Throwing Away Food Past Date Labels: Survey

The New Retail Risk Strategy: Better Employee Experience: Citation Canada (Opinion)

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