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Cleaning With Purpose: Guests on Earth redefining home care as next wellness frontier

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Jackie Prince, Founder of Guests on Earth, launched the company in March 2022, inspired by the challenges of home life during the pandemic.
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Last Minute Government COVID Mandates Putting Retailers in Canada in an Even Tougher Spot

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Fast-changing rules and mandates have created undue anxiety for retailers according to the CEO of INEO.
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Majority of Retailers in Canada Want Staff and Customers to be Vaccinated which Could Dictate Mandatory Mandates: Poll

Sean Tarry -
Retail store staff also want team members to be vaccinated which could be a sign that bigger things are to come as we head into the fall and a fourth wave.
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Planning for the Worst to Secure Continuity for Retailers and Businesses in Canada During Times of Challenge, Pandemic and Disaster [Feature]

Sean Tarry -
An industry expert says that the pandemic has brought the need for retailers to prepare for future crisis into sharper focus.
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Canadian Consumers Lose Trust in Big-Brand Retailers During Pandemic: Study

Mario Toneguzzi -
There has been a dramatic shift in consumer loyalty and purchase considerations following a “tumultuous” year.
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Several Canadian Shopping Centres to Turn Unused Outdoor Parking Spaces Into Patios for Food Tenants: Interviews

Mario Toneguzzi -
Food court tenants have been devastated during lockdowns and landlords are strategizing ways to bring consumers back to support them.
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Canadian Retailer Peavey Expanding Brick-and-Mortar Store Base Amid Shifting Omnichannel Strategy [Feature]

Sean Tarry -
Digital investments, strategy, and innovation are critical to the success of Canada’s farm and ranch retailing giant.
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Why Fewer Physical Stores Makes Sense for Retailers Amid a Shift to Digital: George Minakakis

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The retail expert explains how shifting consumer preferences are changing the way retailers need to look at footprints.
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Banff Retailers and Tourism-Reliant Businesses Prepare for an Uncertain Pandemic Summer

Mario Toneguzzi -
The resort towns of Banff and Lake Louise won't have the international visitors that in past years supported most local businesses.
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Canadian Retail Sales Hung On in Feb 2021: Ed Strappagiel

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The analyst provides a monthly update on retail sales numbers from Statistics Canada.
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One Year In: How a Newly-Opened Simply For Life Franchise Found Digital Success Amid the Pandemic [Feature]

Sean Tarry -
The beautiful store opened days before pandemic shutdowns in 2020 and the owner quickly pivoted to ensure the retailer’s success.
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Study: Retailers in Canada Struggle to Implement Omnichannel Experience Due to Customer Data Conundrum

Mario Toneguzzi -
A shocking 85% of B2C businesses are lagging due to being incapable of extracting actionable insights from customer data says a report by Forrester Consulting.
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COBS Bread Plans Significant Multi-Year Canadian Store Expansion: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer plans to aggressively double its current store count in Canada over five years with room for hundreds more in years to come.
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The Trouble with Mandatory Face Masks in Canadian Retailers: Expert Commentary

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A labour studies professor lays out the challenges retailers are facing amid rules and regulations during the pandemic.
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Eco-Sustainably Focused Practices Driving Future of Fashion Retailing in Canada

Sean Tarry -
More responsible and ethical considerations to help the apparel industry reduce its negative impact on the environment.
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Five Industry Trends Helping Shape the New Retail Environment in Canada

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The discussion revolves around the five industry trends helping shape the new retail environment amid an unprecedented pandemic.
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Pandemic Hits Wholesalers in Canada as Retailers Struggle

Mario Toneguzzi -
From suppliers to retailers, all are left reeling amid a domino effect caused by plummeting revenue.
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JLL Report Shows How Retailers and Foodservice Businesses in Canada Have Pivoted with Delivery and Curbside Pick-Up

Mario Toneguzzi -
The report shows resilience in the industry as businesses move to address changing consumer preferences.
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Retail Shift in Canada to Temporary Spaces: Interview with Gotstyle Founder Melissa Austria

Mario Toneguzzi -
The founder of the popular retail lifestyle concept explains how the landscape is changing and how she avoided a potentially catastrophic lease renewal prior to the start of the pandemic.
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Oxford Properties Announces Same-Day Delivery From Shopping Centres in Canada

Craig Patterson -
The landlord is innovating amid changing consumer preferences.
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Harry Rosen Sees Ecommerce Explosion Amid Pandemic: Ian Rosen Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer's online storefront is now even larger than the top flagship store after tripling over the course of a year.
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WANT Apothecary Shuts All Physical Stores Amid Pandemic

Craig Patterson -
The highly-curated, tasteful retail spaces that spun off from WANT Les Essentials launched a decade ago in Montreal and at one time had five locations.
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Lowe’s Launches Contactless Pick-Up Lockers for Purchases Amid Pandemic Shift

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer is addressing changing consumer preferences as Lowe's looks to the future of brick-and-mortar retail.
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Canadians to Continue with Ecommerce Shopping Habits Post-Pandemic: Angus Reid Survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
The study shows 50 percent of consumers said they will be doing more shopping online compared to 2019, signalling a significant shift in behaviour.
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Anger and Frustration as New Lockdowns Expected to Have Devastating Impact on Canadian Businesses: Experts

Mario Toneguzzi -
Governments are implementing restrictions in provinces amid a third wave and some are saying that decisions being made are misguided and harmful.
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