ECOMMERCE

AI Virtual Try-On could transform fashion e-commerce beyond static product photos

Mario Toneguzzi -
Remark CEO Theo Satloff discusses how AI-powered virtual try-on technology could reshape fashion e-commerce, product photography and online shopping.

Mastercard, Flybits and Rogers Bank test AI-powered commerce transaction in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mastercard, Flybits and Rogers Bank have completed a Canadian agentic commerce transaction, demonstrating AI-powered shopping with consumer controls, transparency and security.

Pinterest Unveils New AI-Powered Ad Tools, Visual Search Ads and Business Assistant in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Pinterest unveils new AI-powered advertising tools, including Visual Search Ads, Performance+ updates and Business Assistant in Canada.

Faire report: Social media is reshaping fashion trends and giving independent retailers an edge

Mario Toneguzzi -
Faire’s latest report finds social is accelerating fashion trends, with independent retailers using faster buying cycles to respond to changing demand.

Holiday shopping starts earlier as retailers face growing mobile, AI customer-experience risks: Quantum Metric

Mario Toneguzzi -
As retailers roll-out new app campaigns, AI-driven features and discovery tools, they’re also introducing more opportunities for friction across the digital shopping journey.

Apple’s Siri AI Push Creates a New Product Discovery Layer for Retailers

Lee Rivett -
Apple’s iOS 27 rollout gives Siri AI and Safari new capabilities for product discovery, price monitoring and restock alerts. For Canadian retailers, the shift raises a practical question: whether their product data and digital services are ready for more AI-mediated shopping journeys.

How SMBs can deliver like large retailers this holiday season: UniUni (Opinion)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The holiday season can make or break a small or medium-sized e-commerce business.

Daily Synopsis: Sep 10, 2026

Retail Insider -
Dynamite reports numbers, Harry Rosen shutting Bloor flagship Sept 12 with relocation a week later, Empire reports quarter, consumers use AI ahead of holidays, Jersey Mike's targets 300 Canadian locations, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: September 1, 2026

Retail Insider -
Surge in demand for Canadian-made food and products, New Lululemon CEO faces turnaround challenge, used bookstores navigate bulk orders amid AI book shredding fears, Safeway opens at Oakridge Park in Vancouver, and other news.

Shoppa.ca launches online marketplace for Canadian-owned businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
The marketplace includes businesses from across the country and products in categories including beauty and skincare, apparel, home and living, pets, kids and baby, food and wellness.

Daily Synopsis: August 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Fake maple syrup class action targets grocers, end of an era for Husky brand, 200k retail development coming to Calgary, Costco breaks ground on Winnipeg store, and other news.

Shopify Expands Cross-Border Ecommerce Tools for Canadian Retailers

Craig Patterson -
Shopify is expanding Managed Markets to eligible Canadian merchants as Global-e reports growing adoption and strong cross-border ecommerce demand.

Daily Synopsis: Aug 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Pajar expands, Metro converting 10 stores to Food Basics, Canadian Tire reports results, Pet Valu aims for 1200 stores, Nespresso unveils new concept store, and other news.

Shopify Q2 results indicate a “monster quarter”

Mario Toneguzzi -
GMV was $115.6 billion, the fifth straight quarter of more than 30% growth. Revenue increased 34% year over year to $3.58 billion.

Canada’s Furniture Market Still Trails U.S. Recovery, Wayfair Results Suggest

Lee Rivett -
Wayfair’s latest results highlight a growing divide between Canada and the U.S., with Canadian furniture demand remaining subdued as American consumers begin returning to the market.

Daily Synopsis: July 30, 2026

Retail Insider -
Shoppers Drug Mart Expanding lower-priced fresh food, Aesop expanding Canadian store network, World Cup drove international card use in Canada, Canada Goose reports positive earnings, and other news.

Pattison Food Group arrives on DoorDash, bringing Western Canada’s grocery staples home

Mario Toneguzzi -
Save-On-Foods and five additional banners are now on DoorDash, offering in-store prices and member-exclusive pricing for More Rewards members.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 24, 2026

Retail Insider -
Local food hubs proposed to address grocery competition, Loblaw brings 'goss' campaign back for Ossfest in Toronto, Toys R Us stores clearning out in Winnipeg, and other news.

Organic Traditions Secures $10.5M to Accelerate U.S. Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Organic Traditions has raised US$10.5 million in Series A financing to expand across North America, grow U.S. retail distribution and invest in product innovation following more than 25 years of growth in Canada.

Retail Insider “Retail Technology & Payments Report”: Commerce Infrastructure Gets Smarter

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Retail Technology & Payments Report examines how artificial intelligence, payments, loyalty, commerce platforms, and digital infrastructure are becoming increasingly integrated, reshaping retail operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage across the Canadian retail industry.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 16, 2026

Retail Insider -
Metro selling baking facility, Dollarama recalls spices, two employees from Ottawa store mourned as they die in a week, uncertain future for businesses at 55 ByWard Market Square in Ottawa, Save-On-Foods opens in Lillooet, and other news.

Q2 2026 Canadian Retail Logistics: From Efficiency to Optionality

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers are redesigning supply chains around flexibility, diversification, and resilience as tariffs, geopolitical tensions, labour disruptions, and changing consumer expectations make volatility a permanent operating condition.

VIDEO: Amazon Prime Day 2026 expected to draw Canadian shoppers despite affordability pressures: Bruce Winder

Mario Toneguzzi -
Consumers are grappling with elevated living costs, including higher fuel prices and persistent food inflation.

WeCook launches nationwide delivery with expansion into six new Canadian markets

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company said the expansion follows a period of rapid growth. It has grown by more than 1,000% since 2020, created over 600 jobs, and now delivers more than four million meals annually.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 8, 2026

Retail Insider -
Surveillance pricing concerns, Loblaw bringing back frozen concentrated juice, Competition Bureau looks into Sobeys store leases, Reformation opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, and other news.
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