Retail
Gaby lands in Calgary Co-op
Gabriella’s Kitchen brand extends its reach as demand for “better for you” frozen entrees heats up.
What’s driving today’s shopper profiles?
WGSN says consumer impatience, decreasing human engagement and a new green ethos are shaping the retail landscape.
Tokyo Smoke to open cannabis shop in Toronto
The retailer will sell its first recreational cannabis in Ontario after taking over HMV’s former flagship near Yonge-Dundas Square.
Male grooming is booming
Brands, from global giants like L’Oreal to start-ups like Consonant, are marketing more to men. And it’s starting to pay off.
Canadian Tire crowdsources content
The user-generated content play banks on the brand taking a back seat.
View from the C-Suite: Herschel outgrows its ‘hipster’ roots
Braden Hoeppner explains how the Vancouver-based backpack and accessories brand is speaking to culturally savvy travellers.
Fire & Flower launches cannabis ecomm platform
Recreational cannabis is available online in Saskatchewan, though the site offers some features for customers in other provinces.
Putting a new lens on smart glasses
Why North believes sleek styles and boutiques can help drive interest in a moribund tech product.
NKPR wins Urban Barn, Aveeno Hair Care
The PR firm will oversee media relations, partnerships and influencer programs for the home furnishings store and hair care brand.
Tim Hortons moves closer to settling franchisee lawsuits
The proposed agreement includes having a franchisee advisory board review spending from its advertising fund.
Automat combines chatbots with display ads
The company has partnered with a Google-backed startup to expand the reach of conversational platforms.
Canadian retail has one of its weakest Q4s ever
Last year was bad for retail sales, and analyst Ed Strapagiel says more declines could be in store.
LCBO picks Lg2 as new AOR
The crown corp consolidates two previously separate assignments with the agency’s Toronto office.
Joe Fresh taps into the joy of the outdoors
The Loblaw retail banner is launching its spring collection with a campaign focused on its customers’ diverse talents.
Couche-Tard enters cannabis retail with Canopy Growth
A deal with an Ontario retail lottery winner will bring the Tweed banner to the province.
