Retail
Couche-Tard enters cannabis retail with Canopy Growth
A deal with an Ontario retail lottery winner will bring the Tweed banner to the province.
HBC to shutter Home Outfitters
The company is also reviewing its Saks Off 5th stores to further streamline its retail footprint.
NexTech launches AR ‘try-on’ tool
A new service allows any retailer to integrate virtual trial features to their e-comm platform.
Cannabis retailers find their way into Ontario market
High Tide, Spirit Leaf and Choom have established agreements with the government’s lottery winners.
Consumers demanding more ethical consumption
A report from Nourish Food Marketing shows how waste-reduction trends align with concerns about diet and convenience.
How the automotive industry is being disrupted
Some car companies are beginning to use new tools to provide their own Amazon-like experiences for customers.
Payless to shut its doors
The footwear retailer is winding down operations across North America, feeling the weight of its debt and retail footprint.
Peoples Jewellers puts love on display
A Valentine’s Day stunt turned one of Canada’s biggest billboards into a platform for couples.
Consumers want retail tech that keeps human touch
A survey by SOTI shows that Canadians favour solutions that empower sales staff, not replace them.
Toys “R” Us evolves chief play officer role for digital age
The toy retailer’s fifth child ambassador will lend authenticity to the brand through a more robust social and digital presence.
Endy partners with Urban Barn to launch showrooms
The bed-in-a-box company is the latest to enter physical retail with a presence in 37 locations.
Aurora promotes ‘dried flowers’ this Valentine’s Day
The first in-store promotion for the AltaVie brand aims to give couples the chance to explore cannabis intimacy.
Rexall brings M&M to its frozen aisle
The drug store is diversifying its food offering while giving the Food Market access to urban customers.
Sunrise Records acquires remaining HMV assets
The Canadian record store chain extends its reach into the U.K. with roughly 100 stores.
Kijiji puts car buyers in the driver’s seat
For the launch of its dedicated automotive platform, the company plays off traditional ad tropes in the category.
