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The leader in showcasing Canadian retail news, opinions, and analysis. Founded in April 2012, Retail Insider is a Canadian go-to source for information on what's happening in Canadian retailing.
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Remembering Karl Dodham of Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street. Read the full story:👇️

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Remembering Karl Dodham of Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street
A memorial to Karl Dodham, the creative force behind Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street holiday magic, remembered by colleagues after the 2025 closure.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Canadians Temper Holiday Spending as Boxing Day Nears. Read the full story:👇️

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Canadians Temper Holiday Spending as Boxing Day Nears
Mid-holiday survey data suggests cautious Canadian shoppers, limited Boxing Day upside, and growing skepticism toward retail promotions.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The Canadian Retail Stories That Defined 2025. Read the full story:👇️

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The Canadian Retail Stories That Defined 2025
Bruce Winder reviews the defining Canadian retail stories of 2025, from Hudson’s Bay’s collapse to AI, discount growth, tariffs, and shifting consumer behaviour.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Using retail media networks to drive brand awareness and sales: EY. Read the full story:👇️

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Using retail media networks to drive brand awareness and sales: EY
Retail media networks remain significantly undervalued by brands and advertisers, despite the growing potential for retailers to generate high-margin revenue from their customer data.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Club Monaco Closes Its First-Ever Store on Queen West. Read the full story:👇️

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Club Monaco Closes Its First-Ever Store on Queen West
Club Monaco has shuttered its original 1985 Queen Street West store, marking the end of a defining chapter in Canadian fashion retail.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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SJC launches revolutionary Content Factori platform. Read the full story:👇️

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SJC launches revolutionary Content Factori platform
The platform works by turning raw data into targeted, on-brand creative for omnichannel marketing, including retail flyers, e-commerce, social media and digital signage.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Experiential insights from Gradient's Beauty IMPACT Report. Read the full story:👇️

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Experiential insights from Gradient's Beauty IMPACT Report
86 per cent of survey respondents said their experiential budgets increased, with 40 per cent reporting significant growth and 46 per cent reporting slight growth.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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BRP showing why retail store experience is key for consumers. Read the full story:👇️

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BRP showing why retail store experience is key for consumers
In powersports, 80% of customer interactions still happen face-to-face.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Adonis sees rising demand for holiday catering. Read the full story:👇️

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Adonis sees rising demand for holiday catering
With the holiday season in full swing, Adonis markets launched its 2025 Christmas campaign across its stores in Québec and Ontario.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Vancouver-based Deecorp poised to meet strong hotel room demand. Read the full story:👇️

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Vancouver-based Deecorp poised to meet strong hotel room demand
Earlier this year, a new report released by Destination Vancouver and the BC Hotel Association, Hotel Community Impact Assessment suggest that Vancouver urgently needs 10,000 hotel rooms by 2050 to keep pace with growing demand.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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WingsUp! sees delivery drive growth, expansion. Read the full story:👇️

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WingsUp! sees delivery drive growth, expansion
Delivery continues to anchor the company’s business model as the chain expands across Western Canada.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Mastermind Toys Bets on Franchising for Its Next Growth Phase. Read the full story:👇️

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Mastermind Toys Bets on Franchising for Its Next Growth Phase
Mastermind Toys launches a franchising model to expand across Canada, focusing on community-led growth, refreshed stores, and local ownership.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Hudson’s Bay Holiday Windows Return at Queen and Yonge. Read the full story:👇️

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Hudson’s Bay Holiday Windows Return at Queen and Yonge
Hudson’s Bay holiday windows return to Queen and Yonge as Cadillac Fairview revives the historic displays with a festive Mars Wrigley Canada activation.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon, blasts retailer's succession planning. Read the full story:👇️

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Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon, blasts retailer's succession planning
"lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value."
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December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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IKEA Canada opens its newest Plan and order point in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Photos). Read the full story:👇️

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IKEA Canada opens its newest Plan and order point in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Photos)
With a commercial area of 5,790 square feet, the Abbotsford Plan and order point features 10 kitchen display inspirations, nine bedrooms display inspirations, four bathroom display inspirations; and two living room display inspirations.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Calgary’s Taste the City grows after Dragons’ Den boost. Read the full story:👇️

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Calgary’s Taste the City grows after Dragons’ Den boost
The service is designed for people who want an evening out without planning, reservations or payment hassles.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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UFA Co-operative announces Farm and Ranch Supply store coming to Saskatchewan. Read the full story:👇️

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UFA Co-operative announces Farm and Ranch Supply store coming to Saskatchewan
UFA is based in Calgary and has been around for 116 years, serving about 150 locations across Western Canada, primarily through its petroleum business.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Hatch’d launches 1st location, marking debut of new breakfast QSR concept in Edmonton . Read the full story:👇️

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Hatch’d launches 1st location, marking debut of new breakfast QSR concept in Edmonton 
Hatch’d was created in response to a growing demand for quick-service options that don’t compromise on craftsmanship or freshness.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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AI-powered charcuterie kiosk debuts at Calgary Co-op. Read the full story:👇️

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AI-powered charcuterie kiosk debuts at Calgary Co-op
With charcuterie still one of the highest-margin categories, shoppers are looking for guidance while deli teams are stretched thin.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Toronto Waterfront Retail Gains New Momentum. Read the full story:👇️

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Toronto Waterfront Retail Gains New Momentum
Harbourfront’s growing attractions and year-round programming strengthen foot traffic and support new leasing opportunities.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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The Webster to Close Toronto Store After Four Years. Read the full story:👇️

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The Webster to Close Toronto Store After Four Years
The Webster will close its Toronto boutique as new ownership under Frasers Group ends the retailer’s Canadian presence after four years in Yorkville.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Dollarama releases Q3 Fiscal 2026 results, sales rise by more than 22%. Read the full story:👇️

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Dollarama releases Q3 Fiscal 2026 results, sales rise by more than 22%
Sales increased by 22.2% to $1,909.4 million, compared to $1,562.6 million
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December 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Empire releases Q2 Fiscal 2026 results, net earnings rise. Read the full story:👇️

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Empire releases Q2 Fiscal 2026 results, net earnings rise
By the end of fiscal 2026, the company said it expects to complete the network renovations of approximately 20% to 25%, which began in fiscal 2024.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Edmonton-based O & O Group of Companies continues to expand in the hospitality sector. Read the full story:👇️

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Edmonton-based O & O Group of Companies continues to expand in the hospitality sector
O & O is preparing to open its first Jimmy John’s location in Sherwood Park in mid-January and plans between 12 and 14 more outlets in the Edmonton region over the next two years.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Interac survey shows Canadian parents face holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up . Read the full story:👇️

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Interac survey shows Canadian parents face holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up 
Interac said its transaction data forecasts that December 19, will be the busiest shopping day of the year, with 24.8 million Interac Debit purchases predicted.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM