Thousands of Canadian jobs gone as major retailers 🛍️ close their doors ~ this doesn’t even account for small biz.
Don’t let anyone tell you that things are ok cause they’re not. ⬇️
Notable closures include:
Warehouse One and Bootlegger:Parent company Comark Holdings entered creditor protection (CCAA) to conduct an orderly wind-down of operations across all Warehouse One and Bootlegger locations. 
Toys “R” Us Canada: The toy retailer downsized significantly, closing at least 38 stores and putting several additional locations up for sale. 
Eddie Bauer: Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Catalyst Brands (the licensee operating Eddie Bauer's brick-and-mortar stores) announced plans to close its remaining mall and outlet shops across Canada, shifting entirely to online sales. 
7-Eleven: The convenience chain announced plans to close hundreds of underperforming locations across the US and Canada. 
Canadian Tire / Atmosphere: Canadian Tire announced it will close 17 "uncompetitive" Atmosphere outdoor apparel stores, with 14 of these locations to be absorbed and relocated into existing SportChek stores. 
Recent 2025 Departures: Major shutdowns that occurred in 2025 include the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), Saks Fifth Avenue, the Canadian fashion chain Frank And Oak, Peevy Mart, and the UK-based apparel retailer FatFace.