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Rogers to acquire Shaw
If the deal is approved, it would provide Rogers with the scale to accelerate the delivery of its nation-wide 5G network.
Up to the Minute: FCB adds a new creative team
Plus, Innocean has a growth spurt, Diamond picks up a “buzz”-worthy investing client and the IDEA contest is open for entries.
Kruger picks Broken Heart Love Affair as new agency
As it continues to invest in its brands, the paper company wants to do more creative work that drives business results.
WPP’s organic revenue was down by 8.2% in 2020
But the holding company’s recent trajectory has it expecting 2021 to be a year of “solid recovery.”
Up to the Minute: Loblaw brings PC Health to more provinces
Plus, Thinkingbox adds to leadership and NABS partners with a peer support service.
Zulu Alpha Kilo hires Brian Murray as ECD
The agency adds to its creative leadership group after a year-long search process.
Up to the Minute: Ryan Timms takes over at McCann
Plus, Faulhaber picks up BSH mandate and Humanity Bakeries sees an opportunity in Quebec’s specialty baking market.
Retail sales growth ended 2020 at its lowest in over a decade
Ed Strapagiel’s latest analysis shows bright spots and recent rebounds were not enough to offset early dips and sluggish sectors.
Loblaw’s ecomm sales jumped 160% in Q4
Same-store sales also continue to climb at the company, which is investing into its digital grocery and health offerings.
Estee Lauder to buy Deciem
The global beauty giant has taken a majority stake in the Toronto beauty company, with full ownership aimed for 2024.
Up to the Minute: Venture hires Ed Lee to lead strategy
Plus, SickKids adds to its marketing team and Public Label brings on a new exec to lead growth.
Canadian Tire to shutter National Sports banner
The news comes as the retailer’s non-sports divisions report gains in comparable sales and triple-digit ecommerce growth.
Hexo to acquire fellow licensed producer Zenabis
The deal would create a “top three” cannabis company with a foothold for expansion in Europe.
Up to the Minute: McCann hires new head of Montreal office
Plus, BIMM picks up a big project for CAA and Level5 adds to its consulting leadership.
Organic revenue down by 5.4% at IPG
Despite stumbling compared to the previous quarter, the company anticipates positive growth before the year is out.
