Retail
Why IKEA’s new AR app is different
The furniture-focused app is a glance into the possibilities offered by Apple’s ARKit.
Sunwing endeavours to make travel ‘browsable’
The travel co’s head of retail explains why the brand wants Canadians to shop more like Brits.
Mercedes makes its next lifestyle retail play
The luxury auto brand adds a second location in its dealership-complementing store strategy.
Giant Tiger expands its ‘fashion house’ approach
Menswear is the next venture for the value-focused retailer as it continues to grow.
What do car buyers pay attention to in the showroom?
An eye-tracking study reveals some insights into which promotional materials and parts of the vehicle draw in consumers.
Indochino evolves its CMO role
Retail and online revenues now fall under Peter Housley’s single strategy.
IKEA opens up the possibilities
The brand debuts its new Rethink-created platform with an anthem showing how it’s here for the “many.”
LCBO will handle weed sales in Ontario
The government will be the sole source of cannabis in the province through a web platform and 150 standalone stores.
Second Cup rolling out Pinkberry
Following a successful pilot, the coffee brand will use the frozen yogurt to complement its current offering.
Does income level affect loyalty program membership?
Mintel says skepticism and costs may stand in the way of broader program adoption.
Handled bets on demand for personal shopping
The new mobile-based company aims to be a cheaper alternative to existing services.
Inside Walmart Canada’s e-commerce expansion
From Marketplace to voice, Rick Neuman lays out why some of the retailer’s recent announcements matter.
Retail in brief: Ardene’s new millennial layout
Plus, Levi’s tailors its stores for Western shoppers and Moose Knuckles opens its first flagship in Toronto.
‘Zero-waste’ grocery store opens up in Ottawa
From in-store to online, how Nu Grocery’s founder aims to make the shopping experience simple for newbies.
Walmart Canada adds third-party merchandise to its site
As competition from the likes of Amazon heats up, the retail giant doubles its online inventory.
