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Using retail media networks to drive brand awareness and sales: EY

Retail media networks remain significantly undervalued by brands and advertisers, despite the growing potential for retailers to generate high-margin revenue from their customer data.

SJC launches revolutionary Content Factori™ platform

The platform works by turning raw data into targeted, on-brand creative for omnichannel marketing, including retail flyers, e-commerce, social media and digital signage.

WingsUp! sees delivery drive growth, expansion

Delivery continues to anchor the company’s business model as the chain expands across Western Canada.

Vancouver-based Deecorp poised to meet strong hotel room demand

Earlier this year, a new report released by Destination Vancouver and the BC Hotel Association, Hotel Community Impact Assessment suggest that Vancouver urgently needs 10,000 hotel rooms by 2050 to keep pace with growing demand.

Adonis sees rising demand for holiday catering

With the holiday season in full swing, Adonis markets launched its 2025 Christmas campaign across its stores in Québec and Ontario.

BRP showing why retail store experience is key for consumers

In powersports, 80% of customer interactions still happen face-to-face.

Experiential insights from Gradient’s Beauty IMPACT Report

86 per cent of survey respondents said their experiential budgets increased, with 40 per cent reporting significant growth and 46 per cent reporting slight growth.

Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon, blasts retailer’s succession planning

"lululemon needs revitalization and an infusion of new skills to get back to being a product-first company that creates real, long-term shareholder value."

IKEA Canada opens its newest Plan and order point in Abbotsford, British Columbia (Photos)

With a commercial area of 5,790 square feet, the Abbotsford Plan and order point features 10 kitchen display inspirations, nine bedrooms display inspirations, four bathroom display inspirations; and two living room display inspirations.

Calgary’s Taste the City grows after Dragons’ Den boost

The service is designed for people who want an evening out without planning, reservations or payment hassles.

UFA Co-operative announces Farm and Ranch Supply store coming to Saskatchewan

UFA is based in Calgary and has been around for 116 years, serving about 150 locations across Western Canada, primarily through its petroleum business.

Hatch’d launches 1st location, marking debut of new breakfast QSR concept in Edmonton 

Hatch’d was created in response to a growing demand for quick-service options that don’t compromise on craftsmanship or freshness.

AI-powered charcuterie kiosk debuts at Calgary Co-op

With charcuterie still one of the highest-margin categories, shoppers are looking for guidance while deli teams are stretched thin.

Dollarama releases Q3 Fiscal 2026 results, sales rise by more than 22%

Sales increased by 22.2% to $1,909.4 million, compared to $1,562.6 million

Empire releases Q2 Fiscal 2026 results, net earnings rise

By the end of fiscal 2026, the company said it expects to complete the network renovations of approximately 20% to 25%, which began in fiscal 2024.

Edmonton-based O & O Group of Companies continues to expand in the hospitality sector

O & O is preparing to open its first Jimmy John’s location in Sherwood Park in mid-January and plans between 12 and 14 more outlets in the Edmonton region over the next two years.

Interac survey shows Canadian parents face holiday spending stress and grandparents are stepping up 

Interac said its transaction data forecasts that December 19, will be the busiest shopping day of the year, with 24.8 million Interac Debit purchases predicted.

Roots reports strong third quarter Fiscal 2025 results

Sales were $71.5 million, a 6.8% increase compared to $66.9 million in Q3 2024

Moneris becomes official commerce solutions partner of the Canadian Premier League

Beginning in 2026, the Moneris logo will feature on the sleeve of every CPL club jersey, a powerful reflection of the shared commitment to driving the growth of Canadian soccer and commerce across all League markets.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. expands global unified commerce strategy with Nedap partnership

Nedap is a global leader in item-level inventory visibility for retail, with over 20,000 stores contracted to its iD Cloud platform.

Retailers continue to face challenges on Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue but hospitality sector thrives

Special events are playing a significant role in supporting restaurants, bars and the area’s nightlife venues. 

Quebec consumers overwhelmingly support better access to ready-to-drink spirit-based beverages

A recent Léger poll conducted on behalf of Spirits Canada reveals overwhelming support among Quebecers for the sale of ready-to-drink spirit-based beverages in grocery stores, supermarkets and convenience stores.

STACKT launches 6th annual Holiday Hills (Photos)

Featuring over 100 local vendors and transforming two city blocks into a winter wonderland until December 28. 

Canadians plan to slash holiday spending, but mostly buying local: TD survey

More than one in three Canadians (36%) intend to cut back on holiday expenses this season, up significantly from 32% last year.

Groupe Dynamite delivers “unprecedented” Q3 results on “exceptional” 31.6% comparable store sales growth

Revenue increased by 40.3% to $363.0 million in Q3 2025, compared to $258.8 million in Q3 2024.
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