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Groupe Dynamite Shifts Growth to Higher-Productivity Stores as Garage Expands Globally

Lee Rivett -
Groupe Dynamite is reshaping Garage around an older customer, higher-productivity stores and global expansion while optimizing its Canadian network.

Empire Rejecting Tariff-Related Supplier Price Hikes as Trade Tensions Escalate

Lee Rivett -
Empire says it is rejecting tariff-related supplier price increases for now, citing sourcing alternatives as Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail Expansion Amid Economic Pressure and Innovation

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail: strategic expansion, shifting consumer behaviour, innovation, tariffs and operational discipline shape the market.

What Apple’s New iPhone Strategy Means for Canadian Retailers and Carriers

Lee Rivett -
Apple’s iPhone Duo, higher Pro pricing and new launch calendar could reshape how Canadian retailers, carriers and consumers buy and sell Apple hardware.

Fraud Is Costing Canadian Merchants More Than They May Realize

Craig Patterson -
The financial impact of fraud extends well beyond a lost transaction. Konek can help Canadian retailers build trust into the payment experience from the start.

Nearly 400 consumer insolvencies filed every day in Canada: Harris & Partners

Mario Toneguzzi -
New federal figures show consumer insolvencies increased by 2.2%, while separate research found more than one-third of respondents had skipped essentials because of financial pressure.

Canadian Retailers Rethink Pricing Strategies as U.S. Tariffs Hit Nearly 900 Product Categories

Mario Toneguzzi -
Continued trade tensions reinforce the importance of diversification across international markets.

Canadian Retail Properties Perform Well in the First Half of 2026: CBRE

Mario Toneguzzi -
Suburban fundamentals excelled in key retail formats, especially grocery-anchored centres, supported by population growth in select cities and consistent tenant demand, according to CBRE’s new survey

Winnipeg-based Activate to open first Australian location in Melbourne in early 2027

Mario Toneguzzi -
Activate Melbourne (Highpoint) will be located next to HOYTS Cinema in Maribyrnong, Victoria, marking the company's entry into the Australian market and the first of several planned openings across the country.

INDOCHINO launches Fall/Winter 2026 campaign focused on made-to-measure tailoring

Mario Toneguzzi -
Called Hold the Room, the campaign follows four friends over a weekend, using three settings — an afternoon arrival, an evening lounge and a formal dinner — to showcase the company's tailoring and fabrics.

Daily Synopsis: Sep 10, 2026

Retail Insider -
Dynamite reports numbers, Harry Rosen shutting Bloor flagship Sept 12 with relocation a week later, Empire reports quarter, consumers use AI ahead of holidays, Jersey Mike's targets 300 Canadian locations, and other news.

Protect Your Business Before Peak Shipping Season

Retail Insider -
Join Retail Insider and UPS Capital Canada on September 30 at Noon ET for a free webinar on peak-season shipping risks, and protecting profits.

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Holt Renfrew Studio With Paul & Shark and New S-Class

Craig Patterson -
Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its Holt Renfrew Studio in Toronto with a new Paul & Shark residency, the Canadian debut of the 2027 S-Class, and an immersive 140 Years of Innovation experience.

Trade war puts over 50,000 Canadian small businesses at risk: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFIB is calling for immediate tax relief for small businesses through a Small Business Corporate Tax Rate cut.

Nearly 4 in 10 Canadian Shoppers Are Using AI for Shopping: Salesforce

Craig Patterson -
Salesforce says 39% of Canadian shoppers have used AI for shopping as product discovery, retail marketing and e-commerce begin to change.

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Gather Packaging Pivots to Canada After 50% U.S. Tariff

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Toronto-based Gather Packaging is targeting Canadian retailers after a 50% U.S. tariff disrupted a market representing more than 75% of its plant volume.

BRP raises full-year earnings guidance as second-quarter revenue climbs 18.5 per cent

Canadian Retailers Enter Holiday 2026 With Spending Momentum and Price-Sensitive Shoppers

Dr. Phone Fix reports 32% revenue growth in Q2

Canadian economy bounces back in Q2: Statistics Canada

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Canadians Are Grocery Shopping More Often but Buying Less Each Time

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadian grocery shoppers are making more frequent purchases with smaller baskets as traditional grocers lose share, private labels gain ground and consumers increasingly spread spending across multiple retail channels.

Community pharmacies play a bigger role in Canadians’ health and local economies than many realize (Opinion)

From The Desk: Expansion and Adaptation Define This Week’s Canadian Retail Landscape

Lessons for Mid-Market Retail from the Roots Acquisition

Ottawa’s Tariff Retaliation Risks Raising Grocery Prices for Canadians

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