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MR.SUB Celebrates Canada Day with Sub Special and Food Rescue Partnership

3 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Canada’s original homegrown submarine sandwich brand, MR.SUB, is celebrating Canada Day 2025 with a patriotic promotion that reflects both national pride and a commitment to community. From June 27 to July 6, MR.SUB is offering special pricing on its Canadian Club Sub, one of its most popular items. A portion of proceeds will go to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization.
Rimowa Opens Yorkdale Boutique Amid Canadian Expansion

3 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Luxury luggage house Rimowa has officially opened its third standalone Canadian boutique, selecting Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre as its latest retail destination. The new store marks a significant milestone for the brand, furthering its presence in Canada and anchoring Yorkdale’s ambitious new 65,000-square-foot luxury wing.
JD Sports Opens Canadian Flagship on Robson Street

3 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

UK-based sports-fashion retailer JD Sports has officially opened its first Canadian flagship store in Vancouver at 1042 Robson Street, marking a milestone in the company’s aggressive expansion strategy across Canada. The flagship stands as the retailer’s most substantial investment in the Canadian market to date and is the 34th JD location in the country.
Canadians Cautiously Embrace AI in Customer Service

3 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Canadians are cautiously optimistic about the promise of artificial intelligence, especially in retail and customer service, according to new national data from Salesforce. But while many see AI as a tool to solve long-standing frustrations, concerns about trust, ethics, and transparency continue to hold back widespread adoption.
Loblaw and Parmigiano Reggiano Break Cheese-Cracking World Record

3 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

In a landmark celebration of culinary tradition and community, Parmigiano Reggiano and Loblaw Companies Ltd. have officially set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most Parmigiano Reggiano wheels cracked simultaneously across multiple locations. The achievement took place on June 14, 2025, at exactly 12:00 PM EST, uniting Canadians coast-to-coast in a moment that combined culture, craftsmanship, and food appreciation.
Cozey Expands with Permanent Stores in Vancouver and Calgary

4 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Cozey, the Montreal-founded Canadian furniture brand known for its modular, tool-free sofas and accessible design, is ramping up its national retail footprint with the announcement of two new permanent stores in Vancouver and Calgary. The move comes as the company continues to test the market with pop-up locations, including its newly launched Ottawa store, and marks a significant evolution from its digital-first beginnings in 2020.
Stone Island to Open New Store at Yorkdale in Toronto

4 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Luxury fashion brand Stone Island will soon open its second standalone store in Canada at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, further solidifying the brand’s growing presence in the Canadian market. The new store will span approximately 3,600 square feet, as Yorkdale continues its evolution as a premier destination for high-end streetwear and global luxury retail. Stone Island’s upcoming Yorkdale boutique takes over a prominent space previously occupied by menswear brand John Varvatos.
SHEIN making its Calgary debut with a 12-day pop-up experience

4 days ago | retail-insider.com | Mario Toneguzzi

This Stampede season just got a major style upgrade. For the first time ever, SHEIN is bringing its viral fashion and lifestyle experience to Calgary with two immersive pop-ups at CrossIron Mills from July 2 to 13. The flagship pop-up store, located near Entrance 6, features a curated edit of SHEIN’s most popular collections.
The Starbucks Foundation strengthens Canadian communities with $1M+ in grants

4 days ago | retail-insider.com | Mario Toneguzzi

The Starbucks Foundation is donating over $1 million to local Canadian charities through its Neighbourhood Grants program, thanks to Starbucks partner (employee) nominations. This year’s program benefits a record-breaking number of 425 charities from every province in Canada and the Yukon Territory.
Adopt Parfums, the largest perfume chain in the world, to double its store count in Canada this summer

4 days ago | retail-insider.com | Mario Toneguzzi

Adopt Parfums, the fresh French retail concept known for its affordable fine fragrances and accessories, is scoring a retail hat trick, with three stores to open in August, according to commercial real estate expert Tony Flanz.