Research
Canadian retail looks rosy
Sales were up across all categories in May, with particularly strong growth continuing in automotive.
Consumers show the preferred path for brand contact
CMO Council reports shoppers don’t necessarily need brands to be “everywhere.”
Fast Facts: Shiny happy marketers
Marketers and creative professionals are more satisfied with their jobs than those in other corporate roles.
Companies more active in Canadian startup funding
The latest PwC MoneyTree report shows large corporations have had a larger role in supporting new ventures in 2017.
Embracing risk key to digital transformation
Can Canadian businesses overcome their conservative reputation to transform?
Fast Facts: March of the virtual employees
Publicis’ AI assistant Marcel caused a stir, but many companies expect investments like it to help keep talent.
Mobile banking satisfaction on the rise
RBC and Scotiabank have the highest-rated offerings, according to J.D. Power.
Canadian women choosing comfort over trends
A new survey gives a snapshot of how female consumers are shopping for fashion in the changing retail landscape.
Expect a boom in cognitive computing spending
Half of global CEOs expect to integrate it into business operations over the next three years.
Physical retail a strong starting point for Canadian shoppers (study)
Digital channels are a common first stop globally but brick-and-mortar isn’t dead yet.
Fast Facts: The changing role of the CEO
KPMG’s latest CEO survey shows many are investing in an expanded personal skill set.
Marketers seeing the value in AI: report
Canadian companies are keeping up with the global pace, but budgetary constraints remain a roadblock for many.
KPMG study shows where CEOs are investing in tech
The Internet of Things remains an investment priority for top-level executives.
Holistic approaches to AI are rare: report
Few companies are taking advantage of investing in both internal capabilities and collaborative approaches.
Fast Facts: Focusing on customer retention
Profit takes a back seat to retention in a new Calabrio global c-suite study.
