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Adyen processes record $43 billion as Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend sets new benchmark for global payments 

54% of consumers globally will leave a store or abandon an online checkout if they cannot pay using their preferred method

AI becoming increasingly more critical for retailers: Mastercard report

Mastercard’s new Agentic Commerce Report projects this shift will drive a $1.7 trillion market by 2030.

Nedap partners with Aritzia to achieve item-level inventory visibility and power unified commerce

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

Holiday shoppers lean on AI for deals but remain cautious about next iteration of AI-powered buying: KPMG

More than three-in-four Canadians (78 per cent) say they plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to guide their holiday shopping this season

How technology drives brand agility and growth: EY report

Brands must use technology to build agility, resilience and innovation to stay competitive in a changing market.

Samsung survey reveals tech issues in retail

64% of retail workers say mobile devices are essential to their job, with average use of 4 hours per day for sales, inventory, and customer service tasks.

AI momentum belongs to small businesses: OutreachX Analysis

What the current data establishes is that small businesses are adopting AI faster than conventional technology diffusion models predicted.

Software solutions that strengthen Canadian innovation

Entrepreneur Shawn Freeman launches BuyCanadianSoftware.ca to boost local innovation, data sovereignty, and support for Canadian-built software.

Adyen partners with LVMH for payment solution

Adyen provides end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution.

Gen AI adoption now mainstream: Capgemini report

Capgemini says 93% of organizations arte exploring or enabling Gen AI capabilities.

Retailers must prepare for AI-driven shift in consumer behaviour: Accenture’s Fawad Baig

Canadian consumers are forging deeper emotional connections and placing greater trust in generative AI. 

The Time Thief Has Many Faces – Intuit Op-Ed

AI becomes relevant less because it’s shiny and new, but because it helps you recover your attention, says Intuit.

Tommy Bahama chooses Aptos ONE to power next-gen retail experience

Based in Seattle, Tommy Bahama is part of Tommy Bahama Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxford Industries, Inc.

Lightspeed Commerce reports net loss despite revenue increase in Q1

Lightspeed said it remains confident in its ability to execute its strategy of focusing on retail customers in North America and hospitality customers in Europe.

Chick-fil-A Canada Tests New App Exclusively at CF Shops at Don Mills Location

The Chick-fil-A Canada App is a free app that allows you to view the Chick-fil-A menu, place mobile orders, earn rewards on mobile orders and redeem rewards for menu items. 

Amazon Calgary employees recognized for innovative safety solutions using Dragonfly tool

In 2024, over 130,000 Amazon employees globally used Dragonfly to provide suggestions for safety

A new era of stadium retail: Vidir’s Merchandise Vending Machine

Vidir Solutions is a global leader in automated storage and retrieval systems, specializing in high-density storage solutions that maximize space, efficiency, and safety.

Make-or-Break Canada Day weekend set to deliver 30%+ boost for Canada’s bar and restaurant owners: Square

A new survey commissioned by Square found that 72% of Canadians plan to spend more time vacationing in Canada and enjoying local restaurants this year

Retailers turn to predictive tech and mobile-first strategies amid ongoing uncertainty

 In a world where unpredictability has become the norm, retailers are adapting with tech-first strategies to navigate everything from trade wars and tariffs to inflation and supply chain issues.

Google Canada launches $13M AI Opportunity Fund to upskill over 2 million Canadians

Google Canada is aiming to ensure that Canadians not only keep pace with AI innovation but help shape its future across sectors and communities.

Walmart Canada partners with ARC to roll out smart device lockers nationwide

By deploying ARC device lockers, Walmart Canada is emphasizing its dedication to equipping its associates with the best tools to do their jobs. 

AI retail solutions company LEAFIO expands into Canada amid global growth

Interest in LEAFIO’s AI-powered retail automation solutions has grown steadily

AI revolutionizing retail: Cognizant’s Scott TumSuden on tackling labour challenges with technology

Retail is on the brink of a transformation — one that’s being accelerated by the rise of generative AI and automation.

Lightspeed Commerce reports Q4 and Fiscal 2025 results

Lightspeed says Fiscal 2026 will be dedicated to growing locations, expanding software revenue and enhancing Adjusted EBITDA profitability.

Square Launches Unified Point-of-Sale App for Sellers

The company said the power and ease of Square Point of Sale resides in its modes – easy-to-understand feature sets, purpose-built for each industry, to give sellers a personalized POS experience that instantly sets them up with the right tools for their business.
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