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Shoppers Drug Mart and Obesity Canada partner on obesity care, virtual weight management access
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (764+ words) Shoppers Drug Mart and Obesity Canada have launched a collaboration aimed at expanding access to obesity care, supporting public education about obesity as a chronic disease, and reducing weight bias and stigma through evidence-informed initiatives, including a free virtual weight…...
Daily Synopsis: Jul 21, 2026
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (174+ words) retail-insider.com Daily Synopsis: Jul 21, 2026 Welcome to the Daily Synopsis by Retail Insider. We hope you enjoy the 11 articles we published today covering key developments in Canadian retail. Hudson’s Bay’s former men’s clothing customers have been profiled as a diverse,…...
Healthy Planet expands to Midtown Toronto with new Yonge & Eglinton location
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (411+ words) Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business. He is…...
Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (741+ words) Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Senior Director of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Also at Dalhousie, he is Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculty of Agriculture. His current research interest lies in the broad…...
Mercedes-Benz Reimagines Automotive Retail Inside Holt Renfrew
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1529+ words) Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto occupies approximately 3,000 square feet on the main floor of the department store at 50 Bloor Street West. Opened June 26, the Studio will be redesigned twice more during 2026, with each version introducing a new creative concept, automotive presentation, fashion…...
Why consumer behaviour is becoming harder to predict in the AI shopping era
1+ week, 5+ day ago (359+ words) Why is consumer behaviour becoming harder to predict? Consumers are changing faster than marketers can keep up. Economic uncertainty, AI-powered shopping tools, and shifting media consumption habits are making traditional audience segments less effective. Mike Ford, CEO of Skydeo, says…...
Why smart retail brands are investing more in in-store experiences despite e-commerce growth
1+ week, 4+ day ago (219+ words) There’s a counterintuitive story sitting right now at the centre of retail: in a world of infinite digital options, physical presence has become a competitive advantage — not a legacy cost. The brands figuring that out are pulling ahead on both…...
Q2 2026 Convenience Retail: Food-Led Formats and Digital Loyalty Redefine the Channel
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1605+ words) As part of Retail Insider Reports, this Q2 2026 Convenience Retail Report covers Q2 2026 developments in the Canadian convenience retail sector. Drawing on Retail Insider’s coverage, company disclosures, and broader market research, it identifies the key market dynamics, trends, and commercial implications shaping…...
AFA Canada to Host United in Style Spring/Summer 2027 Event in Toronto This August
2+ week, 3+ day ago (313+ words) Save the Date: United in Style – Spring/Summer 2027 AFA Canada’s next industry gathering, United in Style – Spring/Summer 2027, will take place: August 11–13, 2026Toronto Congress Centre – South Building, Hall D650 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario The event is positioned as Canada’s national footwear, apparel…...
Daily Synopsis: Jul 7, 2026
2+ week, 4+ day ago (150+ words) retail-insider.com Daily Synopsis: Jul 7, 2026 Welcome to the Daily Synopsis by Retail Insider. We hope you enjoy the 11 articles we published covering key developments in Canadian retail. The Retail Insider “Grocery Report” examines how value is reshaping Canadian food retail,…...