Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health™ has released its second annual Impact Report, which highlights achievements made in 2024 towards its goal of investing $50 million by 2026 to improve access to care as well as awareness of and research for women’s health needs. The Foundation reported on Monday that $12.8 million was donated in …

Nov 2, 2020 · The new website is also part of an expansion for Retail Insider, which recently partnered with Best Retail Careers International Inc. to launch the new Luxury Careers Canada job board and staffing firm.. Retail Insider launched podcasts which have become popular, and now we are in the process of launching curated research as well as other initiatives. ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The retail industry is bracing for an impactful year in 2025, marked by technological advancements, economic pressures, and growing sustainability demands. Carl Boutet, a leading retail strategist, recently shared his insights on how retailers can adapt to these challenges. From the rise of agentic ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Square, the technology company streamlining commerce and financial services, has unveiled early insights from its upcoming annual Future of Commerce report. The findings provide a deep dive into the trends shaping the restaurant, retail, and beauty industries in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia as businesses adapt to economic challenges and technological advancements.

Jan 16, 2025 · “Consumers today want personalized shopping experiences, enhanced by AI and generative AI. In addition, they expect fast and efficient deliveries and have become more conscious of their purchasing impact,” said Lindsey Mazza, Global Retail Lead at Capgemini. “To remain competitive and build brand loyalty, retailers must adopt strategies that put the consumer at the center, leveraging AI ...

Jan 9, 2025 · With these current challenges in mind, we sit down with Tom McGee, President & CEO of ICSC (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities, formerly International Council of Shopping Centers) to discuss the current state of the North American shopping centre, the continued evolution that’s needed in order to remain relevant as a shopping venue, and what the mall shopping experience might look like ...

Dec 23, 2024 · “The customer experience is the next competitive battleground.” – Jerry Gregoire. As competition in retail intensifies, shop owners are turning to digital kiosks as a tool to revolutionize the way customers interact and the way business is conducted. This article focuses on how retail is changing as a result of the introduction of digital kiosks, their impact on further automating the ...

Oct 22, 2024 · A new study by Gradient, a global leader in experiential marketing, reveals 82 per cent of retail companies invest heavily in experiential marketing to build deeper connections with their customers. “Experiential marketing has become crucial because it taps into the most fundamental aspect of human decision-making: emotion,” said Anthony Coppers, Founder and Head of Innovation at Gradient.

Oct 1, 2024 · Convenience stores becoming food destinations, Port of Montreal strike begins, Maxi opens 2 Quebec stores, third generation Vancouver tailor, and other news.

Jan 2, 2024 · 19. Hudson’s Bay Launches Outlet Store Concept Hudson’s Bay at Eglinton Square in Toronto, 2019. Photo via Google Street View. The department store retailer’s new location features outlet pricing, following the shuttering of a previous Hudson’s Bay …