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Canadians Lead Trump Tariff Boycotts, Survey Finds

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A Kantar survey shows Canadians are most likely to boycott U.S. products, services, and travel in response to Trump’s tariffs.
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How Alcohol Sales Shifted After Canada Legalized Cannabis

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Following cannabis legalization in Canada, alcohol sales saw modest but notable changes, offering insight into consumer behaviour and substitution effects.
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The Limits of Chatbots in Customer Service Today

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Despite rapid AI growth, most customers still prefer real people over chatbots for support—especially with complex or sensitive issues.
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Canada’s Food Policy Council Risks Stalling Without Government Support

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Experts warn that without renewed commitment and resources, Canada’s Food Policy Advisory Council may lose its potential to strengthen democratic food governance.
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Auction of HBC Artifacts Threatens Canada’s Heritage

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The proposed auction of Hudson’s Bay Company artifacts raises alarm among Indigenous leaders and museums over the loss of Canada’s cultural memory and legacy.
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Inside the Realities of Starting a Business in Canada

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Starting a business in Canada comes with real challenges and rewards. Entrepreneurs share insights on funding, hiring, planning, and what success takes.
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Canadian Retailers See Sales Boost from ‘Buy Canadian’ Trend

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Domestic retail sales rise as more Canadians choose to shop local, driven by growing support for the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement.
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The Long, Complicated Legacy Behind Hudson’s Bay Company

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Hudson’s Bay Company helped shape Canada’s economy, land, and identity—its legacy runs far deeper than a retail bankruptcy.
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Canada’s Grocery Sector Faces Crisis Amid U.S. Tariffs

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As U.S. tariffs hit Canada, grocery prices soar while big chains profit — sparking calls for reform, regulation, and support for local grocers.
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HBC Liquidation: What Happens when a Company Goes Bankrupt?

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Hudson’s Bay is liquidating nearly all stores after 355 years in business—here’s what bankruptcy means for employees, creditors, and Canadian retail.
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Hudson’s Bay Collapse Marks Shift for Legacy Retail

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The collapse of Hudson’s Bay highlights the struggles facing legacy retailers as Canadian shopping habits evolve in a digital-first era.
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Canada Rallies Behind ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Amid Tariffs

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Canadians are shifting to locally made products amid U.S. tariffs, but cost concerns and product labelling confusion remain key challenges.
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‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Gains Momentum Amid Trade Tensions

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Canadians rally behind the 'Buy Canadian' movement, reshaping shopping habits and travel plans in response to U.S. tariff threats.
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Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices

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New front-of-package food labels will be mandatory in Canada by 2026, aiming to guide healthier choices with clear, visible nutrition information.
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Farmers’ Markets Offer Resilience Amid Rising Food Prices

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Farmers’ markets in Canada show greater resilience and lower food price inflation compared to mainstream grocery stores, supporting local food systems.
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Celebrity brands: Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore

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Celebrity beauty brands have surged achieving $1.1B in sales and 57.8% growth from 2022-2023, outpacing the overall beauty industry’s growth.
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What makes a retail street ‘cool?’ These Canadian cities have the world’s coolest streets

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Lists created to promote urban tourism may inadvertently accelerate gentrification and disrupt local communities, the authors say.
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Artificial Intelligence is Poised to Radically Disrupt the Fashion Industry Landscape [Op-Ed]

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Luana Carcano says that technology is changing the fashion space in a good way, while there are some pitfalls that need to be addressed.
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Ontario’s Expansion of Alcohol to Convenience Stores is a Covert Union Avoidance Strategy [Op-Ed]

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Steven Tufts of York University says that the decentralization of liquor sales in Ontario is not a new thing, and that other priorities may be at play with recent government decisions.
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How Shopper Behaviour is Changing in Canada in a Post-Inflation World [Op-Ed]

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Two professors from TMU say that since the pandemic, Canadian consumers have become more value conscious, digitally savvy and are seeking experiences. Retailers must take note they say, as things are shifting quickly.
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Why are Grocery Bills so High in Canada? A New Study Looks at the Science Behind Food Price Reporting [Op-Ed]

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University researchers reviewed factors impacting food costs in Canada, discussing what's causing rising prices and what can be done about it.
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From Barbie to Thomas the Tank Engine: How Toy and Entertainment Brands are Adapting to Generation Alpha [Op-Ed]

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A new more 'woke' generation means that toys and entertainment deemed acceptable in the past are no longer desirable to a new set of consumers.
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How Big Food Companies Can Do More to Create Healthier Food Environments [Op-Ed]

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A team of researchers wanted to understand the commitments companies have made to create healthier food environments in Canada, and to see if things had improved since an earlier 2018 study.
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Controversial ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ on May 12 Won’t Foster Meaningful Change [Op-Ed]

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Omar Fares discusses discontent from consumers over grocery prices, and how theft undermines social cohesion and disproportionately impacts the communities these actions aim to support.
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Here’s What We Can Learn from Canada’s Response to Inflation in the 1980s and 1990s [Op-Ed]

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Younger, poorer households have disproportionately suffered because their price index is skewed more toward food and shelter, say the authors.
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