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Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 17th, 2024

Lululemon names global creative director, Red Sea conflict hits shipping of retail goods to Canada, Montreal announces major downtown revitalization, and other news.

New Canadians Need to be Welcomed into the Retail Workforce as Industry Shifts [Podcast]

Suzanne Sears highlights the challenges faced by new Canadians in the job market, emphasizing the need for retailers to recognize the large pool of highly educated, underemployed individuals in the Canadian workforce.

The Impact of Ontario’s Salary Disclosure Legislation on Retail [Podcast]

The conversation explores potential challenges for retailers, including concerns about exploiting pay bands to avoid transparency and the possibility of increased costs and necessary adjustments in compensation. The discussion also highlights the return of baby boomers to part-time retail positions.

How Canadian Companies Can Use Tech to Identify Forced Labour in Their Supply Chains [Op-Ed]

Companies face reporting obligations with Canada's new Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act, with experts discussing the situation.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 27th, 2023

Small business confidence down, Indigo 'come back' with new store, retail theft leads to arrests, Adonis grocery store coming to London ON, and other news.

The Hidden Risks of Buy Now, Pay Later: What Consumers Need to Know as More Players Enter the Market [Op-Ed]

Tech-savvy, low-income millennials and Gen Z consumers have been particularly receptive to the concept which lacks regulatory oversight. An expert says that there are potential risks and a need for protection to ensure transparency within this burgeoning industry.

Grocery Retailers are Benefiting from Food Subsidies in Northern Canada [Op-Ed]

A recent study reveals that Northern Canadian retailers might not be passing on food subsidies fully to consumers. Current accountability measures are called into question, with a push for increased price transparency online.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For August 25th, 2023

Kleenex tissue brand exiting Canadian stores, Canada probing Walmart and Hugo Boss over allegations of forced labour, Anthropologie relocating in Vancouver, Hudson's Bay shut historic Banff store, and other news.

The Debate over Canada Bread’s $50 Million Price Fixing Fine [Op-Ed]

The record-breaking fine has ignited discussions about the purpose and allocation of corporate penalties as part of broader discussions on corporate accountability.

Inflation is Down Overall in Canada, So Why are Grocery Bills Still Going Up? [Op-Ed]

An expert discusses a 'perfect storm' situation where a variety of factors are at play, affecting the cost of food in this country.

Increasing Retail Monopoly Power Poses a Threat to Canada’s Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery [Op-Ed]

From early history to modern day, various industries including retail have seen a select few key players for various reasons.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For June 30th, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond website to return to Canada under new ownership, Canadians want slice of bread fixing fine, stroke at BC ports could do 'major damage' to Canadian economy, and other news.

Competition Bureau Report Says Canada Needs More Grocery Competition as Consumers Struggle with Food Inflation 

The report released Tuesday says more competition would be good for Canada, recommending that new grocery retailers enter the market including local and international players.

Ladurée Canada Unveils New Pastry Laboratory in Toronto to Serve Storefronts with Expanded Product Assortment [Exclusive Interview]

Owner Olesya Krakhmalyova says that a French-trained chef has relocated to Toronto to create croissants, cakes and other items for Ladurée's current and future locations in the GTA.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For June 19th, 2023

Rona appoints new CEO a day after job cuts, Canadian retail slowing, food inflation easing but things will never be the same, new Costco for Winnipeg touted, Uniqlo opens 1st Ottawa store, and other news.

The New Grocery Code of Conduct Should Benefit Both Canadians and the Food Industry [Op-Ed]

An industry expert provides an overview of what the new code should improve and supply chain management practices as consumers grapple with rapid food inflation.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For May 19th, 2023

Amazon disclosed Canadian taxes for the first time, Canada Goose reports loss as revenue up, Skip the Dishes launches pilot with Walmart Canada, Plaza Pte-Claire marks 65 years, and other news.

More Shop-in-Shops Being Seen in Larger Canadian Retailers [Feature/Expert Interviews]

Experts discuss the trend and how it can bring customers into stores, as a range of smaller brands from the affordable to luxury find space within host retailers.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For April 3rd, 2023

Zellers announces remaining store openings for initial 25 stores, JD sports opens Vancouver head office with store expansion plans, Dollarama opening more stores after success, and other news.

2023 Federal Budget Misses the Mark for Retailers in Canada [Interviews]

Retail Insider interviewed several association heads who say that the newly released budget isn't sufficient enough to help retailers, and consumers will be negatively impacted as a result.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For March 2nd, 2023

Indigo won't pay ransom as employee data expected to appear on 'dark web' this week, Value Village pricing enrages some customers, petition to open Ikea in Victoria BC, and other news.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For February 28th, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond spaces hitting market this week, Apple changing work policies for retail employees in Canada, Nanaimo Walmart reopens after arson, H&M closing in Saint John, and other news.

Insolvencies Rise in Canada and are Likely to Continue Upward Trend in 2023

The highest number of Canadian insolvencies since March 2020 was reported last month, and an expert says it's likely to continue as consumers struggle with debt.

Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For January 30th, 2023

Home Depot shared customer data with Meta says privacy czar, BestBuy laying off 700, downtown Montreal Archambault shutting, Sport Chek pulls out of Edmonton City Centre amid 'safety issues' and other news.

Large Corporations Make Huge Profits from Hidden Markups at the Expense of Consumers [Op-Ed]

A professor of economics analyses pricing versus costs and inflation to determine if consumers are being gouged in Canada.

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