Publications

Now available: Comprehensive 155-page report details how consumers plan to shop holiday 2021. Canadians plan to spend significantly more in 2021 Retail Council of Canada’s 4th annual Holiday Shoppin...Learn More

This morning’s release of sales numbers were substantially worse than Stats Canada had predicted. These numbers underscore the real impact of the pandemic on the retail sector, especially for retail...Learn More

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Following months of buildup and antici­pation, Eataly—the fast-growing authentic Italian marketplace—opened the doors of its Manulife Centre location in November 2019. The space utilizes three fl...Learn More

For years, the North American shopping mall was said to be dead on its feet. Now, a new generation of developers and retailers are bringing them back to life as vibrant community spaces. “ONE of the...Learn More

Downtown Montreal is seeing significant investments amid an incredible transforma­tion, including public realm updates and overhauled retail properties that will make central Montreal one of North Am...Learn More

Shopping centre landlords in the Canadian Mari­time provinces are investing heavily into their cen­tres to maintain market share. The Halifax area, which is the largest metro region in the Maritimes...Learn More

According to research by Retail Insider, more than 50 international brands entered the Canadian market in 2017 by opening stores, and in 2018, more than 30 planted their flag in this country. The mome...Learn More

DAYS before U.S. Thanksgiving, Sandra Duff got a call from Aritzia. As a valued customer, she had earned early access to Black Friday sales. She just had to log onto her account and sign up for promot...Learn More

DAYS before U.S. Thanksgiving, Sandra Duff got a call from Aritzia. As a valued customer, she had earned early access to Black Friday sales. She just had to log onto her account and sign up for promot...Learn More