supply chain

Retail inventory stress soars as tariffs, TikTok trends, and AI gaps challenge planning: DOSS Study

Mario Toneguzzi -
DOSS says 75% of retail professionals have lost sleep over inventory decisions, with tariffs, TikTok trends and AI gaps worsening planning.

Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.

Supply management costs $244 per person per year on average: MEI

Mario Toneguzzi -
By comparing the prices of dairy products, eggs, and poultry between Canada and comparable markets in the American Midwest, the authors were able to determine how much supply management adds to the cost of a typical Canadian grocery basket.

Strait of Hormuz Reopens, but Supply Chain Backlog Remains: Scandiweb (Opinion)

Mario Toneguzzi -
US and Iran announced a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but more than 800 vessels remain stranded and freight rates may take months to normalize.

From The Desk: Retail Reinvention Through Experience, Sustainability and Strategic Growth

Craig Patterson -
This week’s retail insights show Canadian brands expanding thoughtfully with experiential stores, circular economy initiatives, and strategic hiring amid recessionary ...

Q1 2026 Retail Economy Retail Report: Inflation Sticks, Consumers Trade Down

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 saw sticky food inflation, oil-driven cost risk, and cautious consumers reshape strategy. Winners lean value; independents, restaurants, and duty-free feel it.

Toronto, Vancouver businesses brace for FIFA World Cup supply chain surge ahead of June 11 kickoff

Mario Toneguzzi -
Inventory means nothing if you're short-handed on a match day.

Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches Report: Expansion Meets Shifting Consumer Investment

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 Jewelry & Watches report highlights luxury retail expansion, rising physical precious metals demand, and supply chain innovation.

Q1 2026 Grocery Retail Report: Discount Expansion and the Shift to Value

Craig Patterson -
Canadian grocery sector sees rising inflation, discount growth, and increased consolidation as retailers adapt to cost pressures and shifting demand.

Deloitte: Export diversification now an execution challenge for Canadian firms

Mario Toneguzzi -
Preparedness and capability — not market access — increasingly determine which organizations can compete in today’s trade environment.

From The Desk: Navigating Retail’s Transformation Amid Legacy Resets and Experiential Growth

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retail reshapes with Hudson’s Bay closures, experiential expansions, and evolving consumer trends emphasizing sustainability, technology and affordability.

Canadian Retail Sales Show Uneven Growth as Wellness Spending Surges

J.C. Williams Group -
Canadian retail sales rose 4.0% in February, driven by health and wellness, while electronics and alcohol categories declined.

Why Imports Won’t Fix Canada’s Beef Price Problem

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s beef prices remain elevated as domestic supply constraints persist, with imports offering limited relief, explains Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.

VIDEO: Canadian retailers face structural supply chain reckoning: Gary Newbury

Mario Toneguzzi -
Newbury says many retailers are still relying on systems and processes designed for a far simpler, pre-2019 world.

Local Line enhances connection between farmers and consumers

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

Supply chain strategies for retail success today: Capgemini

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

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

Retail Insider -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

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

Freightzy launches Canada’s most accessible Reefer LTL Program, empowering SMEs to scale and compete across North America

Mario Toneguzzi -
Freightzy exists to help small and mid-sized businesses grow

Amazon launches YXX1 Storage and Distribution Centre in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Amazon facility is 825,000 square feet.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Craig Patterson -
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

Craig Patterson -
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

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