Why Retailers Gain More at AFA United in Style 2026
AFA United in Style runs February 8–10, 2026 in Toronto, co-located with Thredz and offering daily Retailer Buyer Bucks draws.
RCC STORE 26: The Conversations That Matter Aren’t Always on Stage
Canada’s largest retail event returns June 2-3, 2026 in Toronto. Discover why the most valuable ideas at RCC STORE 26 happen both on stage and in the conversations that shape smarter retail leadership.
Expedia Group and Affirm deepen partnership
Affirm said it will also be available to Canadian travelers on select properties in the coming weeks.
Burger It Forward campaign addressing growing food insecurity issue
Food bank use is at its highest in Canadian history, with close to 2.2 million visits to food banks this month.
Eddie Bauer Poised to Exit Canada as Store Shutdown Looms
Eddie Bauer is expected to close all Canadian stores as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring affecting roughly 200 North American locations.
Shell Canada Joins Scene+ Loyalty Program
Scene+ said it is one of Canada’s leading loyalty programs with over 15 million members.
Oakley makes history with first-ever official national team apparel sponsorship
Oakley said it’s snow apparel fuses forward-thinking design with technical precision.
Tourism sector in Montreal drives economy in 2025
The 477 events held in the metropolis drew more than 1 million visitors and generated an estimated $438 million in economic spinoffs for Montréal and Québec.
Zucora and HealthGuard Expand Retail Partnership in Canada
Zucora and HealthGuard strengthen their partnership with an enhanced SmartOne Sleep Plan bundle for Canadian furniture and bedding retailers.
Maison Territo Launches Legacy Project Call 2026 for Canada’s Design Community
Maison Territo invites Canada’s top design firms to apply for an exclusive Milan immersion during Salone del Mobile 2026.
Casavogue: A Montréal Destination for High-End Home Furnishings
Founded in 1972, Casavogue is a high-end furniture store in Montreal offering 38,000 square feet of living room furniture, bedroom sets, and full-home furnishings.
From The Desk: Canadian Retail Reshapes Loyalty, Footprints, and E-Commerce in Early 2026
Canadian retail kicks off 2026 with Starbucks’ tiered rewards, Toys R Us’ contraction, and Walmart expansion, amid stabilizing market trends.
OMEGA opens flagship boutique at Calgary’s Chinook Centre
The company hooking into a major Alberta shopping centre signals a continued focus on Canada as a growth market, with the new store intended to serve customers in Calgary and the surrounding region.
Retail sector GDP on the rise in November: Statistics Canada
Food and beverage retailers (+2.5%) rebounded in November, reflecting higher beer, wine and liquor retailing activity, following the conclusion of a work action in British Columbia on October 26 that had disrupted activity since September 2.
Birks Group reports 11.8% holiday-period sales increase
Comparable store sales for the period increased 2.5 per cent from the same period a year earlier.
GoodLife Fitness launches national marketing campaign as it expands Canadian locations
The campaign launched on January 1 and will run throughout the year across connected TV, digital video and display, digital audio, social media, search, and out-of-home advertising.
Empire Company to close Alberta e-commerce facilities, expands third-party delivery partnerships
The company said the changes are expected to deliver roughly $95 million in annualized operating income by fiscal 2027.
Larry’s Catch draws three offers on CBC’s Dragons’ Den
The company currently delivers across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Canadian retail enters 2026 with signs of stabilization: CBRE survey
CBRE’s H2 2025 Retail Rent Survey says many cities rebounded as last year progressed, with stabilization becoming more evident nationwide heading into 2026.
Canadian ecommerce orders rose 20% in 2025, with top brands driving half the growth: Omnisend
Demand was unevenly distributed, with a relatively small group of higher-performing brands capturing a disproportionate share of the gains.
Lane Bryant Enters Canada via Walmart Partnership
Lane Bryant launches on Walmart.ca and in 320 stores Feb. 1, expanding plus-size fashion access through partnerships with Centric Brands and KnitWell.
Apple Reports Record Q1 2026 Financial Results
Apple has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, revealing a record revenue of $143.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year. The company's diluted earnings per share reached $2.84, reflecting a 19% increase.
Starbucks Canada Rolls Out Tiered Rewards Program
Starbucks Canada launches a new tiered Starbucks Rewards program on March 10, introducing Green, Gold, and Reserve levels with faster earning and richer benefits.
Payroll employment in retail trade decreases in November: Statistics Canada
Compared with one year earlier, payroll employment in retail trade was down 30,700 (-1.5%) in November.
AI-enabled fraud surges as most retailers remain unprepared, Deloitte warns
As retailers embrace AI-driven innovation, fraudsters are using the same technology to launch more complex, scalable attacks
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