Retail Technology

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.

Q1 2026 Retail Technology Retail Report: AI Agents Rewrite The Buying Journey

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 saw AI move from retail tool to shopping interface. Winners are building data, loyalty, and execution foundations; laggards risk losing customers.

Samsung Builds Store of the Future in Mississauga

Craig Patterson -
Samsung unveils a connected store of the future in its Mississauga headquarters, highlighting immersive retail technology for Canadian retailers.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates AI Shifts and Operational Pressures

Craig Patterson -
AI innovation, store closures, and labour challenges shape mid-February’s retail landscape as Valentine’s Day spending approaches.

Rousseau Chocolatier launches digital twin for online shopping

Craig Patterson -
Rousseau Chocolatier partners with David Sobey Centre to create a digital twin, offering an immersive online shopping experience that mirrors its Halifax boutique.

Crisis Management and its Importance for Retailers in Canada at a Challenging Time

Retail Insider -
Expert Josh Cobden discusses reputational risks that may come from a crisis situation and what can be done in advance.

Canada’s 1st Fully Automated Furniture Retailer ‘dex10’ Opens Store in Downtown Calgary [Photos]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The innovative retailer merges e-commerce technology with a traditional showroom.

How Agile Data Helps Canadian Retailers Generate Sale Recoveries

Retail Insider -
Knowing local markets is key, and a new software product provides insights.

Canadian Autonomous Vehicle Company Gatik Prepares for Expansion Amid Major Retail Partnerships

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company’s next move is to winterize vehicles for year-round autonomous vehicle distribution which is poised for significant growth.

Canadian Retail and Technology: A Perfect Pair or Doomed to Fail?

Retail Insider -
In the last decade, technology has both increased competition and become an internal transformational juggernaut to stay competitive, according to expert George Minakakis.

Why Canadian Retailers Need to Embrace the Tech Revolution

Retail Insider -
Retail in Canada underwent radical transformations last year, and the pace won’t slow in 2019.

Emerging Canadian Retail Trends for 2019: Technology, Partnerships and Experiential Concepts

Retail Insider -
The retail industry is changing rapidly, and Larry Leung identifies several trends being identified amongst the leading players.
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