Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials HomeNewsWhat's in store for Canadian shoppers: FP Video ExplainsPlus, what to expect from oil markets as traffic begins to flow through the Strait of Hormuz once moreLast updated 5 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.An employee enters a Canadian Tire Corp. store at the company's Lakeshore Boulevard East and Leslie Street location in Toronto, Ont. Photo by Peter J Thompson/PostmediaThis week FP Video looks at the state of the Canadian retail sector, the many proposed data centre plans in Alberta (and which ones you can expect to break ground first), and Daniel Trainer discusses the potential impact reopening the Strait of Hormuz could have on soaring oil prices.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorBruce Winder, retail analyst, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about retail trends in Canada, including Lululemon Athletica Inc., Canadian Tire Corp. and the return of Zellers.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAlberta says gigawatt-scale artificial-intelligence data centre announcements could be coming soon, but which ones could get the green light? Several major proposals are already drawing attention, from projects in Olds to Keephills, as the province tries to attract investment while facing questions over power, water, land and community support.Oil prices fell after a United States-Iran deal raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen. But analysts warn the first market reaction may not tell the whole story. Prices could easily jump back up. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
What's in store for Canadian shoppers: FP Video Explains
FP Video looks at the state of Canadian retailers, breaking ground on Alberta data centres, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Watch now.
Alberta signals imminent gigawatt AI data centre announcements (Olds, Keephills); US-Iran deal may reopen Strait of Hormuz. Tech leaders watch infrastructure race for AI capacity amid energy volatility; Strait reopening could ease oil costs and datacenter operating expenses.






