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Mastercard Small Business Fund opens for 2026 applicants

Mario Toneguzzi -
According to Statistics Canada, women-owned businesses represent almost one-fifth of private sector businesses in Canada.
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Mastercard introduces Merchant Cloud for the evolving digital commerce landscape

Craig Patterson -
Mastercard Merchant Cloud provides a unified platform to help simplify payments, enhance efficiency and support business growth.
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AI becoming increasingly more critical for retailers: Mastercard report

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mastercard’s new Agentic Commerce Report projects this shift will drive a $1.7 trillion market by 2030.
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Mastercard research reveals cybersecurity concerns

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mastercard’s 2025 Cybersecurity Report finds 75% of Canadians more concerned about online fraud, with shopping scams and AI threats on the rise.
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From cheques to biometrics, how we pay continues to evolve

Retail Insider -
From cheques to biometrics, payments in Canada are becoming faster, safer, and more seamless as Mastercard advances digital and contactless technologies.
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Canadians concerned about financial fraud, but few prioritize prevention: Mastercard

Mario Toneguzzi -
Fraud threats are becoming increasingly complex, and Canadians need to stay vigilant, says Mastercard.
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Mastercard supports Canadian small businesses with new funding

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Mastercard Fund provides $10,000 CAD grants to 10 Canadian women small business owners, along with expert mentorship, community-building opportunities, and insights to help them scale their businesses.
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Canadian Consumers to Prioritize Brick-and-Mortar Retail into December [Report/Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Electronics are among the top gifts, with moderate growth in the restaurant and grocery sectors expected while also noting a controlled promotional approach due to slowing inflation.
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Commerce in the Age of Generative AI [Video]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Darrell MacMullin of Mastercard says that generative AI’s development in commerce over the next five to seven years with the convergence of five key trends.
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New Retail Relevancy Report Unveils ‘Smart Spending’ as Dominant Consumer Mindset in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Financially stretched consumers are shifting spending patterns according to the report, which also discusses industry dynamics that are changing and could leave some retailers behind.
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Broader Shift in Consumer Spending in Canada Towards Experiential Activities [Report/Expert Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Steve Sadove of Mastercard goes over recent numbers showing a cautious Canadian consumer around retail, while foodservice businesses are "killing it" in terms of growth post-pandemic.
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Canadian Retail Sales Expected to Increase More than 20% from Pre-Pandemic for Holidays [Report/Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Steve Sadove says that consumers are spreading things out this year, shopping earlier and later for a variety of reasons that have some retailers baffled.
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Canadian Consumer Spending Sees Boost in August as Retailers Prepare for Fall/Winter [Study/Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Retailers are now grappling with excess inventory as they head into the fall with concern on the horizon according to one expert.
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Canadian Consumer Spending at Retailers Remains Consistent for July Amid High Inflation: Mastercard Study

Mario Toneguzzi -
A new report by Mastercard SpendingPulse provides insights into challenges for consumers who are shifting due to a variety of factors following the pandemic.
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Digital Main Street Expands Partnership with Mastercard to Support Canadian Small Retailers and Businesses: Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
John Kiru, Executive Director of the Toronto Association of BIAs and Founder of Digital Main Street, said the partnership has been “critical in ensuring that we are bringing industry leading resources and opportunities to businesses across the country.”
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Retailers See Boost as Canadian Consumer Spending Rises in Q1 2022: Report/Steve Sadove Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
A rise in spending saw spending return to pre-pandemic levels in stores while ecommerce continues to maintain traction after incredible pandemic growth.
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‘Contactless’ Delivery Becomes New Normal in Canada Amid COVID-19

Mario Toneguzzi -
Foodservice and retailers are going to contactless delivery as a way to have at least some cash flow to keep operational during these turbulent economic times.
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