Costco open to grocer code of conduct but says it must apply to all, La Vie En Rose expands to the US, LCBO beginning ID pilot to enter stores, and other news.
Consumers shifting to 'imperfect produce' amid inflation, Lululemon accused of 'greenwashing' as emissions rise, The Body Shop's future uncertain in Canada, rooms + spaces shuts another store, and other news.
St. Lawrence Market retailers struggling, last Same the Record Man store to shutter, thrift store in Kelowna goes online, Maple Ridge jewellery store closing due to drug use and threats, Mill Wood Town Centre in Edmonton to begin redevelopment, and other news.
Indigo sees revenue dip, Competition Bureau investigating restrictive covenants on grocery spaces, Canadian retailers push back on Ottawa's foreign labour cap, Gastown businesses worry as Water Street is closed to traffic, and other news.
Bell to close The Source headquarters following BestBuy rebrand, Lee Valley tools creating experiential retail, Whole Foods offering same-day delivery with Instacart, Specsavers opens 100th Canadian store, and other news.
No evidence of grocery profiteering says researcher, wallet found at CF Toronto Eaton Centre after 40 years, last Sam the Record Man store could close with owner's retirement, and other news.
How grocers entice consumers to spend more, Manulife to cover specialty drugs at any pharmacy after backlash over Loblaw deal, record store opens second location in London ON, and other news.
Government should boost grocery competition at home say experts, Indigo privatization proposal gets mixed reviews, Canadians to pull back on Valentines amid economy, and other news.
Indigo receives privatization offer from Gerald Schwartz, Canada Goose gains in Asia while sales slide elsewhere, Value Village criticized for markups, robbers hit Tiffany & Co. at Yorkdale, and other news.
Metro reports strong Q1 numbers, Manulife-Loblaw deal for specialty drugs sparks concerns, more consumers look to second-hand items, Urban Outfitters closes in downtown London, and other news.
Pickelball moving into Canadian malls, Leon's Furniture planning 4,000 home development, Club Monaco shuts on Robson Street in Vancouver, and other news.
Bad Boy Furniture deemed bankrupt, Rona cutting 300 jobs, unpredictable weather impacting sports retailers, US trade officials concerned with Quebec French laws, and other news.
Best Buy and Bell partner to rebrand/revamp The Source stores across Canada, 10 years since Target was half through its Canadian expansion, Vera's Burger Shack expanding to Alberta, and other news.
Canadian grocers join forces to tackle single-use plastic waste, CEBA deadline Thursday to impact thousands of businesses, Wahlburgers shuts in Toronto, Loblaw looking at getting into cannabis, and other news.
Lululemon names global creative director, Red Sea conflict hits shipping of retail goods to Canada, Montreal announces major downtown revitalization, and other news.
Mastermind Toys lays off 272 as Unity acquisition closes, Grocers take steps to combat cart theft, DavidsTea in turmoil but not on the market, ServiceOntario coming to 2 Walmarts, and other news.
Holt Renfrew CEO discusses the future, Halal food industry grows with immigration, Porsche Canada reports best year, French must make up 2/3 of commercial signage in Quebec in 2025, and other news.
Indigo lays off unspecified number of staff, Rexall owner looks to divest Canadian pharmacy chain, Birks reports gains in December 23, Downtown Vancouver Hudson's Bay flagship in 'disrepair' says visitors, and other news.
Aritzia looks to fuel growth with new stores after net income drop, Walmart unveils AI-powered search and replenishment at trade show, 20% of Alberta businesses likely to close due to CEBA repayment, Peterborough police chief fires back at backlash over store clerk charged for assaulting robber, and other news.
Canadian consumers see recession, unionized Indigo/Chapters workers facing uphill battles says union, Jane/Finch Mall to be redeveloped amid concerns, 20% of restaurants at risk with CEBA deadline, and other news.
Aritzia convinces court to dismiss copyright lawsuit, Restaurants Canada warn of widespread closures without loan extension, strike ends at Sobeys Pete's Frootique, and other news.
Grocery revenues in 2024 expected to be hampered by inflation-weary consumers, Harry Rosen's grandson speaks about the future, Costco Canada up 12% in December, Old Navy closing 2 Toronto stores including downtown, and other news.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams retailer's diversity/inclusion leaning, Walmart shelves plans for Quebec fulfillment centre, multi-retail spaces gain traction in Canada, and other news.
Retail experts discuss 2024 including new retailers, Temu marketplace 'addictive' to Canadians, Trees Corp cannabis enters creditor protection, Adidas Terrex name forced to change in Vancouver because of Arc'teryx lawsuit, Sephora opens in Cornwall, and other news.