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Canada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication. “As 2024 came to a close with a fifth consecutive interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, Canadians have responded with increased optimism,” said Emily Ross, VP, Everyday Advice Journey at TD.. “Although the cost of living is still clearly a concern for many Canadians and again tops …
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 16, 2025
1 day ago · Vibes said over 55% of consumers also said they’re more likely to engage with brands that offer a digital wallet option for coupons/offers and loyalty cards, with more than half wishing they could do away with physical wallets and just use digital ones.
Welcome to the New Retail Insider Website
Nov 2, 2020 · The new website is also part of an expansion for Retail Insider, which recently partnered with Best Retail Careers International Inc. to launch the new Luxury Careers Canada job board and staffing firm.. Retail Insider launched podcasts which have become popular, and now we are in the process of launching curated research as well as other initiatives. ...
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 14, 2025
2 days ago · Starbucks halts open-door policy to prioritize customers, 120% rent hike shuts popular Vancouver restaurant, pickleball coming to former Sears in Barrie, Craig's Cookies expanding into Western Canada, and other news.
North American Shopping Centres Evolve Amid Rising Challenges
6 days ago · With these current challenges in mind, we sit down with Tom McGee, President & CEO of ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities, formerly International Council of Shopping Centers) to discuss the current state of the North American shopping centre, the continued evolution that’s needed in order to remain relevant as a shopping venue, and what the mall shopping experience might look like ...
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 1, 2024
Oct 1, 2024 · Convenience stores becoming food destinations, Port of Montreal strike begins, Maxi opens 2 Quebec stores, third generation Vancouver tailor, and other news.
Retail Insider's Top 23 Most-Read News Articles of 2023 [Feature]
Jan 2, 2024 · 19. Hudson’s Bay Launches Outlet Store Concept Hudson’s Bay at Eglinton Square in Toronto, 2019. Photo via Google Street View. The department store retailer’s new location features outlet pricing, following the shuttering of a previous Hudson’s Bay …
AI spending to surge as retail brands embrace innovation: IBM study
Jan 8, 2025 · IBM said key findings from the report include: Rapid Adoption Across the Enterprise: The report found that 81% of surveyed executives and 96% of their team are already using AI to a moderate or significant extent.Executives indicate they want to expand AI usage to more sophisticated use cases, such as integrated business planning where they plan to increase usage by 82% in 2025.
Why retail companies must shift to experiential marketing or risk ...
Oct 22, 2024 · A new study by Gradient, a global leader in experiential marketing, reveals 82 per cent of retail companies invest heavily in experiential marketing to build deeper connections with their customers. “Experiential marketing has become crucial because it taps into the most fundamental aspect of human decision-making: emotion,” said Anthony Coppers, Founder and Head of Innovation at Gradient.
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024 · News at a Glance. Retail Insider is streamlining its Canadian retail news from around the web to include a handful of top news stories that can be viewed quickly during the day.