Nextdoor’s Treat Map returns for its seventh year in Canada as survey results show 88 per cent of Canadians expect to spend less than $100 on Halloween.

With 37% of shoppers prioritizing promotions over brand reputation, Rithum’s Blaine Nielsen explains how retailers can use data to target holiday discounts, protect margins and build customer loyalty.

A&W Canada introduces its limited-time Hot Honey BBQ Teen Burger as innovation director Karan Suri discusses flavour trends, menu development and QSR industry outlook for 2027.

REMAX Canada’s Fall 2026 report finds strong demand for neighbourhood plazas and grocery-anchored retail centres, with vacancy below 1% in some Greater Vancouver suburbs.

Rodmell & Company explains how its Customer Experience Value Engineering approach helps retailers identify repeatable savings in store development while preserving the elements of the customer experience that matter most. Patrick Rodmell discusses the role of specifications, cross-functional decisions and long-term value.

Older workers and non-permanent residents greater share of retail workforce, Beaumont thrift store forced out due to community growth, Voyatique opens at CF Sherway Gardens, Circle K expands in Newfoundland, and other news.

Oakridge Park's inaugural Front Row fashion event brought together John Legend, Joe Zee, more than 40 boutiques and a 250-person production crew. QuadReal's Irene Quan explains the luxury retail strategy, customer engagement initiatives and plans to establish an annual Vancouver fashion event.

Roach will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.

Shareholders will receive $27 per share in cash under an acquisition agreement with Japanese seafood company Umios, with closing expected in early 2027.

Guac Mexi Grill has signed a 95-unit U.S. development agreement, targeting Georgia, South Carolina and Florida, with openings planned for 2027.

UNIQLO's planned CF Pacific Centre flagship will open in spring 2027, adding a roughly 37,000-square-foot downtown Vancouver store to its six existing Metro Vancouver locations. The store joins Aritzia and Simons in Cadillac Fairview's redevelopment of the former Nordstrom premises.

Lithia & Driveway is considering a limited number of Chinese automotive franchises in Canada, but CEO Bryan DeBoer warns that exclusive dealership requirements, expensive real estate and a six-to-eight-year break-even estimate could complicate expansion.

Statistics Canada reports an aging retail workforce, rising AI adoption and uneven employment growth as Canadian retailers adapt to e-commerce and changing consumer spending.

Luxury investment focused on selected Canadian properties, service and customer relationships in Q3. Retail Insider’s report examines the operating choices behind flagships, brand boutiques and more selective expansion.

It gives adidas branding at the Bell Centre and feature the Canadiens winger in upcoming Canadian marketing campaigns.