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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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Rising Costs Reshape Canadian Retail Development. Read the full story:👇️

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Rising Costs Reshape Canadian Retail Development
Higher construction costs, cautious consumers, and data-driven decisions are reshaping Canadian retail development, says CCIM’s Adam Palmer.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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Canadian Tire expands Microsoft partnership to scale AI-driven retail intelligence platform. Read the full story:👇️

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Canadian Tire expands Microsoft partnership to scale AI-driven retail intelligence platform
The rollout will extend to the company’s major banners, including Canadian Tire, Mark's and SportChek, spanning stores and digital platforms.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Tim Hortons brings back Roll Up The Rim on cups for 40th anniversary contest. Read the full story:👇️

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Tim Hortons brings back Roll Up The Rim on cups for 40th anniversary contest
The company said more than 30 million prizes are available this year through cup rolls and digital play.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Cozey opens largest store yet on Calgary’s 17th Avenue as brick-and-mortar expansion accelerates (Photos). Read the full story:👇️

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Cozey opens largest store yet on Calgary’s 17th Avenue as brick-and-mortar expansion accelerates (Photos)
At 5,500 square feet, the Calgary outlet is significantly larger than Cozey’s other stores.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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RioCan REIT reports 'strong year' for 2025 with 5 million square feet of leasing activity. Read the full story:👇️

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RioCan REIT reports 'strong year' for 2025 with 5 million square feet of leasing activity
During 2025, development projects totaling approximately 366,000 square feet were completed and transitioned into income producing properties.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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KITS issues first-quarter guidance, projects revenue of up to $60 million. Read the full story:👇️

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KITS issues first-quarter guidance, projects revenue of up to $60 million
Revenue would reflect organic growth of 25 to 29 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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CT REIT reports Q4 and 2025 annual financial results, portfolio continues to expand. Read the full story:👇️

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CT REIT reports Q4 and 2025 annual financial results, portfolio continues to expand
In 2025, CT REIT said it invested approximately $235 million in completed projects and ongoing developments and grew the portfolio by approximately 893,000 square feet of GLA.
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February 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Ford Considers Family Day Mall Openings in Ontario. Read the full story:👇️

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Ford Considers Family Day Mall Openings in Ontario
Ontario may review Family Day retail closures as Premier Doug Ford signals possible changes to mall opening rules.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Winnipeg Retail Market Sees Major Investment Wave. Read the full story:👇️

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Winnipeg Retail Market Sees Major Investment Wave
Winnipeg’s retail market sees major investments, redevelopments, and new tenants across key shopping centres and suburban districts.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Canada’s Food Prices Rising Faster Than Any G7 Nation. Read the full story:👇️

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Canada’s Food Prices Rising Faster Than Any G7 Nation
Canada now has the highest food inflation in the G7, with structural costs and productivity challenges driving prices above global peers.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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HEYTEA Opens First Canadian Lab in Toronto. Read the full story:👇️

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HEYTEA Opens First Canadian Lab in Toronto
HEYTEA has opened its first Canadian HEYTEA Lab at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, introducing its experimental flagship tea concept.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Canadian startup Typical launches stretchable towels with patent-pending technology. Read the full story:👇️

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Canadian startup Typical launches stretchable towels with patent-pending technology
Integrating two per cent spandex into conventional cotton to improve flexibility and comfort.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Big Handshake Loyalty Conference to debut in Toronto amid economic squeeze. Read the full story:👇️

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Big Handshake Loyalty Conference to debut in Toronto amid economic squeeze
Organizers expect between 120 and 130 attendees for the one-day event, which has operated for four years in Europe.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Consumer prices decelerate in January: Statistics Canada. Read the full story:👇️

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Consumer prices decelerate in January: Statistics Canada
But prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.8% year over year in January following a 5.0% increase in December.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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Canada business exits outpace entries for 5th straight quarter: CFIB economist. Read the full story:👇️

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Canada business exits outpace entries for 5th straight quarter: CFIB economist
Regionally, every province is in negative territory except Quebec, where entry and exit rates are roughly balanced.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Montréal visitor numbers rise 7.3% in 2025 as tourism spending holds steady. Read the full story:👇️

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Montréal visitor numbers rise 7.3% in 2025 as tourism spending holds steady
Domestic travel led the gains in 2025, with the Canadian market rising 10 per cent.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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RONA Foundation opens applications for $1M Build from the Heart campaign. Read the full story:👇️

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RONA Foundation opens applications for $1M Build from the Heart campaign
Seven organizations will be selected to receive funding to support major construction or renovation projects.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Aline Nasseh Chocolates Pop Up at Holt Renfrew. Read the full story:👇️

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Aline Nasseh Chocolates Pop Up at Holt Renfrew
Toronto’s Aline Nasseh Artisan Chocolates debuts a pop-up at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale, marking a key step in the young brand’s luxury retail growth.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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Los Angeles underwear brand KENT eyes Canadian wholesale growth amid tariff pressures. Read the full story:👇️

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Los Angeles underwear brand KENT eyes Canadian wholesale growth amid tariff pressures
A Los Angeles-based underwear company founded on eliminating synthetic materials is looking to expand its wholesale footprint in Canada, even as tariff pressure
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February 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Casavogue Launches Friends and Family Sale with Added Savings. Read the full story:👇️

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Casavogue Launches Friends and Family Sale with Added Savings
Casavogue’s Friends and Family Sale offers 20% off plus $100 off every $1,000 spent on high-end furniture across the showroom.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Kildonan Place announces $30-million redevelopment and new zero waste food court (Renderings). Read the full story:👇️

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Kildonan Place announces $30-million redevelopment and new zero waste food court (Renderings)
This project reflects the centre’s ongoing commitment to offering a welcoming, modern, and community‑focused environment for shoppers and tenants.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Canadians plan to drink less alcohol and power up protein in 2026: Square. Read the full story:👇️

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Canadians plan to drink less alcohol and power up protein in 2026: Square
1 in 4 Canadians (28%) plan to reduce their alcohol consumption in 2026.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Return policies deterring nearly half of shoppers before checkout: Cashew Research. Read the full story:👇️

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Return policies deterring nearly half of shoppers before checkout: Cashew Research
Return policies are affecting conversion rates and repeat purchasing behaviour before customers reach checkout.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Canadian small business owners lose 31 working days a year to stress: Xero report. Read the full story:👇️

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Canadian small business owners lose 31 working days a year to stress: Xero report
Owners spend an average of nine hours a week feeling stressed, concerned or worried about their business, with financial management cited as a key pressure point.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Adonis rolls out Ramadan promotions and catering menu in Quebec and Ontario stores. Read the full story:👇️

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Adonis rolls out Ramadan promotions and catering menu in Quebec and Ontario stores
Ramadan accounts for a significant share of seasonal sales for the retailer.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM