Walmart expands toys, Golf Town opens flagship in Oakville, Korean diner opens in Edmonton, and other news.

Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

Following the success of last year's lobster launch, the Canadian-born QSR brings another premium seafood favourite beyond the traditional restaurant appetizer.

Retail Insider and Rotman reunite November 3 for four fireside chats on finding customer fit. Leaders from Harry Rosen, Roots, SMYTHE and Absolutely Fabrics will discuss changing consumer expectations, retail strategy and the future of Canadian retail.

Infobip’s 2026 Fraud & Security Report examines how AI is scaling phishing scams and how retailers can use AI-powered detection to protect shoppers.

Browns Shoes opens a new Toronto Eaton Centre flagship and outlines Canadian store openings, renovations and relocations planned through 2027.

Calgary-based Stoked Oats nearly doubled revenue in 2025 and expects further growth in 2026, expanding its oat-based products across Canada, Japan and South Korea.

The menswear retailer is introducing digital fit profiles, automated customer follow-ups and integrated checkout across its e-commerce platform and 48 U.S. Guideshops.

New Samsung Canada research finds that 68% of Canadians say technology gives them more to manage. Samsung executive Tarik Akad tells Retail Insider why retailers should reconsider how apps, loyalty programs and digital communications affect the customer experience.

Empire’s Family of Support has helped children’s hospitals assess nearly 300,000 children and youth, supporting early intervention and mental health care nationwide.

CTC turns its focus to helping more Canadians discover, follow, and support women's sport.

Scotiabank reports that 74% of surveyed small-business clients are optimistic about their business prospects. New findings also identify franchise acquisitions, multi-unit ownership, technology investment and succession planning as priorities for Canadian entrepreneurs facing economic uncertainty and rising operating costs.

A Deloitte survey finds shoppers are increasingly focused on discounts, with tariffs, inflation concerns and economic uncertainty shaping holiday budgets.

Levi's adapts its Canadian retail strategy after Hudson's Bay, balancing stores, Walmart, Mark's and Holt Renfrew as global wholesale sales grow.

Hollister opens at CF Chinook Centre, Crumbl Cookies expands to Winnipeg, Denny's opening at Regina's Southland Mall, and other news.