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# Retail Insider: Canada's Most\-Read Online Retail Industry Publication\.

> Retail Insider is Canada's Most\-Read Online Retail Industry Publication\.

## Posts
- [Special Report: The State of Canada's Fitness Industry](https://retail-insider.com/trends/2025/01/special-report-the-state-of-canadas-fitness-industry/): The global health emergency forced gyms, studios, and wellness centres to close their doors for months, accelerating a shift toward digital fitness solutions\.
- [Industry Summary: Retail and Market Trends for Fitness Studios in Canada](https://retail-insider.com/trends/2025/01/industry-summary-retail-and-market-trends-for-fitness-studios-in-canada/): Latest summary of Fitness Studios in Canada, including reviewing recent market shifts and expert opinions shaping studios nationwide\.
- [Knix Expands into Men’s Market with New Brand MNTD](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/11/knix-expands-into-mens-market-with-new-brand-mntd/): Knix launches men’s essentials line MNTD, blending innovation, comfort, and freshness with its first\-ever expansion into men’s apparel\.
- [Shapermint expands into Walmart Canada with new shapewear line](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/11/shapermint-expands-into-walmart-canada-with-new-shapewear-line/): Shapermint debuts its Core shapewear line at over 270 Walmart Canada stores, expanding access to its comfort\-focused, size\-inclusive essentials\.
- [Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up: CFIB](https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/11/interprovincial-alcohol-trade-barriers-keep-small-businesses-bottled-up-cfib/): Outdated rules and complicated processes continue to block Canadian producers from reaching new markets\.