7 d. ago Costco Canada once again named the top grocery retailer in the country

Costco Canada tops the list once again as the number one grocery retailer in the country, according to a new study.Shoppers love Costco Canada for its discounts, and it shows — the members-only warehouse retailer took the top spot for the second year in Dunhumby's Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for Canada.Dunhumby is a UK-based global customer science company that helps clients understand their shoppers better. Some of their clients include Metro, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone, and Tesco."Every day, Canadians are stretching their grocery budgets the best way they can, and making price-conscious choices feels more and more like a necessity," reads the report.This year's study examined Canada's $115-billion grocery market to see how the top 28 grocery retailers performed by analyzing customer and financial data. Overall, Canadians prioritized price as retailers with "strong savings and price are more favoured than ever to long-term success in Canada.&qu...

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9 d. ago Costco Repeats as Canada’s Top Grocery Retailer for 2025, dunnhumby Reports

Over the last year, the top nine Canadian grocers grew two times more than grocers in the bottom ranking tercile TORONTO — dunnhumby, a global leader in customer data science, has named Costco as Canada’s top grocery retailer for the second consecutive year in the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for Canada. The nationwide brand […]

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1 week ago Toronto's dying office market could see major rebound in 2026

After years of stalled leasing and high vacancies, Toronto's once-thriving office market might finally be inching toward recovery and could even see a meaningful rebound by 2026, according to a new industry report. A new national outlook from real estate services firm Avison Young paints an upbeat picture for Canada's commercial real estate sector as we head into the new year. The firm surveyed nearly 200 of its professionals across the country, with an overwhelming 97 per cent saying that they expect market activity to remain steady or even improve in 2026. Across the country, the report notes that retail is also expected to see some resurgence, thanks to return-to-office mandates, which will inevitably boost downtown foot traffic and support ground-level businesses. "Following a difficult 2025, fundamentals are looking up across Toronto's commercial real estate market for 2026," the report reads, noting that out of the Avison Young professional...

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1 week ago Canada’s Tenth Costco Business Centre is now open in East Gwillimbury

240 JOBS CREATED, THOUSANDS OF UNIQUE ITEMS TAILORED TO BUSINESS NEEDS EAST GWILLIMBURY, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Costco Wholesale opened its tenth Canadian Business Centre today, located at 18182 Yonge Street, south of York Regional Rd 19. The 137,000 square-foot facility is a conversion of the original Costco Newmarket which recently relocated […]

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2 w. ago Laurentian Bank bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO

The head of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the country’s retail banking industry had become too competitive for it to try and go it alone. The bank announced Tuesday it was splitting itself up with plans to effectively give its retail and small and medium business segments to National Bank, and sell its commercial operations […]

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2 w. ago Here are all the Costco Canada holiday saving deals you need to know about

Costco Canada has officially launched a bunch of special, limited-time-only deals just in time for the holidays, and if you're keen on saving a few extra bucks, there are lots of promotions to take advantage of. Whether you're already a regular Costco member, have an expired membership, or aren't a member at all, here are all the special holiday offers at Costco you need to be aware of. Membership offerThis holiday offer only applies to new Costco members or memberships that have expired for 18 months or more, so if this applies to you, listen up.Until Jan. 4, 2026, you can sign up as a Costco executive member and receive an online voucher for $130 off a $250 purchase on the retailer's website using the promo code COSTCO130. Considering an executive membership is already $130 per year (plus taxes), this is a pretty sweet deal and includes a free household card. All you have to do is enter the promo code when paying for your membership online, and soon ...

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2 w. ago Toys 'R' Us closing dozens of stores across Canada including multiple in Toronto

Toys "R" Us Canada, which was once a dominant force in the country's retail landscape before online giants like Amazon took over, is shrinking at a rapid pace, with at least 38 stores to permanently close by early next year, and a further 12 locations up for sale.In Toronto, it appears as though the closures are all happening at once. In early November, liquidation signs started popping up at the Toys "R" Us at Dufferin Mall, followed by "store closing" banners at the entrance. The location is expected to shut its doors shortly after the holiday season in January, joining a list of stores that are set to disappear by early next year.The chain retailer, which was once the world's largest toy store, has struggled under massive debt over the past few years, as other massive companies, including Amazon and Walmart, have reshaped the industry. The retailer's U.S. parent company officially filed for bankruptcy in 2017, although its ...

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3 w. ago Check out this Toronto Black Friday Sale to shop for all your friends in one go

If holiday shopping has you stressing out about what to get your loved ones, ASUS just dropped a Black Friday lineup that solves the problem in one go.With major savings of up to 50 percent off laptops, desktops, and accessories, you can match every person on your list with a device they’ll actually use — and love. All deals are live now at the ASUS Store and participating retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Costco, London Drugs, Canada Computers, Memory Express, and more. Here’s your personality-based gift guide so you can shop like a pro and finish your list in one go.The busy studentThe ASUS Zenbook A14 is the perfect gift for that friend juggling lectures, assignments, and endless study sessions.It’s ultralight — under 1 kg — with a stunning 14-inch OLED display, a powerful Snapdragon X chip, and up to 32 hours of battery life that can last through class, homework, and whatever comes after.Originally $1,399 ...

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4 w. ago JBS Canada, Costco Mexico deal sees beef shipped from Brooks plant to Costco stores in Mexico

'We can see that some of the work we're doing is helping to diversify further into other markets,' said Albert Eringfeld, Canada Beef's vice-president for export market development

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