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SportChek Posts 7th Straight Quarter of Growth Amid Canadian Retail Slowdown
SportChek comp sales rose 3.3% in Q1 2026, driven by fanwear, hockey, and soccer merchandise ahead of World Cup.
Read full articleNike Hit with 3 Class-Action Suits Over Tariff Refunds in Two Weeks
Consumers sue Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon claiming companies should share government tariff refunds with shoppers.
Read full articleNike Launches AI Shopping Tools with Google Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Nike partners with Google's Gemini for personalized shopping while shifting supply chain away from China.
Read full articleAmsterdam Bans 'Fatbikes' from Parks After Safety Complaints Surge
Electric fatbike complaints jumped from 20 to 2,000+ as souped-up bikes reach 60kmh, causing serious injuries.
Read full articleMajor Retailers Quietly File for Trump Tariff Refunds Worth Millions
Home Depot expects $540M, TJX $400M in refunds as companies navigate post-Supreme Court tariff recovery process.
Read full articleDecathlon Closes Toronto Stores, Shifts to Smaller Formats
French sporting goods retailer pivots to smaller stores and e-commerce as Canadian retail landscape evolves.
Read full articleAthletic Wear Proves Resilient as Canadian Consumers Cut Spending
Sportswear and sneakers buck retail trends as consumers prioritize athletic brands despite economic pressures.
Read full articleRetailers Invest in Soccer Merchandise Ahead of 2026 World Cup
SportChek reports strong early fanwear sales as retailers position for World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
Read full articleSportChek Posts 7th Straight Quarter of Growth Amid Canadian Retail Slowdown
SportChek comp sales rose 3.3% in Q1 2026, driven by fanwear, hockey, and soccer merchandise ahead of World Cup.
Read full articleNike Hit with 3 Class-Action Suits Over Tariff Refunds in Two Weeks
Consumers sue Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon claiming companies should share government tariff refunds with shoppers.
Read full articleNike Launches AI Shopping Tools with Google Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Nike partners with Google's Gemini for personalized shopping while shifting supply chain away from China.
Read full articleAmsterdam Bans 'Fatbikes' from Parks After Safety Complaints Surge
Electric fatbike complaints jumped from 20 to 2,000+ as souped-up bikes reach 60kmh, causing serious injuries.
Read full articleMajor Retailers Quietly File for Trump Tariff Refunds Worth Millions
Home Depot expects $540M, TJX $400M in refunds as companies navigate post-Supreme Court tariff recovery process.
Read full articleDecathlon Closes Toronto Stores, Shifts to Smaller Formats
French sporting goods retailer pivots to smaller stores and e-commerce as Canadian retail landscape evolves.
Read full articleAthletic Wear Proves Resilient as Canadian Consumers Cut Spending
Sportswear and sneakers buck retail trends as consumers prioritize athletic brands despite economic pressures.
Read full articleRetailers Invest in Soccer Merchandise Ahead of 2026 World Cup
SportChek reports strong early fanwear sales as retailers position for World Cup matches in Toronto and Vancouver.
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