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Local Line enhances connection between farmers and consumers

Founded in 2015, Local Line initially started as a student project at Laurier University.

Supply chain strategies for retail success today: Capgemini

Cost pressures are mounting, especially for those retailers reliant on imports.

The Hidden Holiday Risk: Time lost to first-mile inefficiency: Sage (Op-Ed)

Some of the biggest risks to peak performance are hiding much earlier in the supply chain.

IKEA Canada reaches significant zero emission milestone as electric vehicle truck home deliveries take the lead over diesel

In August 2025, 72% of IKEA's big and bulky truck home deliveries were completed using electric vehicles (EVs), surpassing deliveries made by internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for the first time.

GoBolt joins Shopify Fulfillment Network

Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network.

GoBolt releases 2025 State of Logistics Report, offering key insights for retail and DTC brands

Founded in 2017, GoBolt is building the largest sustainable supply chain network in North America.

Canada Post Strike Threatens Retail Supply Chain and E-Commerce

As Canada Post braces for a nationwide strike on May 22, retail supply chain expert Gary Newbury warns of lasting damage to e-commerce and remote retail operations.

AI Reshapes Retail Supply Chains Amid Rising Complexity

Retailers are using AI to manage inventory, forecasting, and fulfilment as omnichannel and geopolitical pressures increase across the supply chain.

U.S. Tariffs Pose Risk to Canadian Retail Supply Chains

New U.S. tariffs could disrupt Canadian retail supply chains, increase prices, and accelerate automation, warns Inception Retail's George Minakakis.

How retailers are navigating global supply chain uncertainty

While the full outcome of new tariff policies remains unclear, organizations are bracing for potential cost disruptions by increasing their agility and refining supply chain models.

Canada Must Strengthen Supply Chains Amid Trump’s Tariff Threat

Trump’s potential trade war with Canada highlights the urgent need for stronger supply chain resilience to mitigate economic risks and disruptions [Op-Ed].

Canadian retailers face crisis as port shutdowns threaten Holidays

Canadian retailers face holiday supply chain chaos as major port shutdowns and a potential Canada Post strike risk delays, shortages, and higher consumer costs.

Café William expands sustainable coffee initiative with sail-powered shipping [Interview]

Café William partners with TOWT for sail-powered shipping of Fairtrade coffee, marking a major step in the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Montreal dockworkers end strike, future disruptions remain possible

Montreal dockworkers end a three-day strike, but with negotiations stalled, the potential for further disruptions to Canada's supply chain remains high.

Supply Chain Issues for Canadian Retailers Expected into 2025: Expert

Various factors are contributing to ongoing challenges to coordinate the optimal availability of goods says Gary Newbury.

Greed and Profiteering in the Supply Chain Causing Unsustainable Price Increases for Retail Goods in Canada: Experts

Incredible disruption from the pandemic and war in the Ukraine are wreaking havoc on logistics and the consumer will suffer say experts.

Retail Supply Chain in Canada Requires Significant Reimagination Amid Consumer Shift [Feature]

Collaboration and information sharing could improve retail supply networks and enhance the customer experience says a leading expert.

Devastating Flooding in BC to Further Exacerbate Supply Chain Challenges in Canada: Experts

Catastrophic flooding will have ripple effects across the country and the situation isn't over yet.

How to Make Fragile Global Supply Chains Stronger and More Sustainable: Op-Ed

Challenges come at a critical time as retailers stock stores for the busy December Holiday Season.

From PPE Shortages to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, The Supply Chain has Emerged as a Determinant of Health: Op-Ed

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how disruptions to global supply chains could also affect access to health care.

How Pickers, Packers, and Drivers Are More Important to the Brand Experience Than Ever in Canada

As online sales surge, efficiency in the supply chain and reliable last-mile delivery are becoming even more critical to creating a positive shopping experience that consumers expect and now demand.

Rethinking and Retooling the Retail Supply Chain as a Strategic Driver of Growth in Canada

Gary Newbury explains how shifts in the retail supply chain are needed amid a shift online by consumers.

President of Arc’teryx Urges Apparel Industry: Don’t Save Sinking Supply Chain by Pushing Garment Workers Overboard

Jon Hoerauf, President of Arc'teryx, says that 2020 is a reckoning for the global apparel sector.
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