UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 21, 2018

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

DAVIDsTEA Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

5430 Ferrier, Mount-Royal
Québec, Canada

(Address of principal executive offices)

(888) 873-0006

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8- K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a- 12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a- 12)

o            Pre- commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d- 2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

o            Pre- commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e- 4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company x

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. x

Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On September 21, 2018, DAVIDsTEA Inc. issued a press release with comments on trading activity.

A copy of the press release issued on September 21, 2018, regarding comments on trading activity is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit 99.1

DAVIDsTEA Comments on Trading Activity

MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In light of the recent significant increase in the price of its shares and in trading volume, DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq: DTEA) wishes to confirm that it is not aware of any corporate development or other reason for the recent market activity.

About DAVIDsTEA

DAVIDsTEA is a retailer of specialty tea, offering a differentiated selection of proprietary loose-leaf teas, pre-packaged teas, tea sachets and tea-related gifts, accessories and food and beverages, primarily through 239 company-operated DAVIDsTEA stores throughout Canada and the United States as of August 4, 2018, and its website, davidstea.com.  The Company is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.