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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.

How retailers are navigating global supply chain uncertainty

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Retail Insider -
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

Craig Patterson -
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]

Craig Patterson -
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

Craig Patterson -
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

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