Merchant Growth

Alberta Small Businesses Face Rising Costs as 40% Report Weaker Performance: Merchant Growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Merchant Growth's 2026 report finds Alberta small businesses struggling with inflation, trade-related costs and cash flow, with 14% planning to close.

52% of tariff-impacted small businesses are performing worse: Merchant Growth report

Mario Toneguzzi -
Many Canadian small business owners say they’re an afterthought in trade negotiations and most haven’t felt the Buy Canadian boost

Small businesses face mounting financial pressure: Merchant Growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Ontario restaurants and small businesses are struggling with wildfire smoke, extreme heat, rising utility costs and new U.S. tariff threats. Merchant Growth's latest survey reveals growing financial strain, reduced U.S. trade and cautious consumer spending.

World Cup demand may not translate into revenue gains for many small businesses: Merchant Growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
22 per cent of Canadians plan to watch World Cup matches at a locally or independently owned business.

Three Things Canadian Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Should Learn from COVID-19

Retail Insider -
An expert explains how retail stores need to stay innovative, keep a pulse on their competition, and begin to integrate digital marketing strategies.
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