Lululemon names global creative director, Red Sea conflict hits shipping of retail goods to Canada, Montreal announces major downtown revitalization, and other news.
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 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.
Companies face reporting obligations with Canada's new Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act, with experts discussing the situation.
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.
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.
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.
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 record-breaking fine has ignited discussions about the purpose and allocation of corporate penalties as part of broader discussions on corporate accountability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.