Articles Tagged ‘Retail’

Reitmans to close Thyme Maternity and Addition Elle
The company plans to permanently shutter 131 stores as it looks to optimize its retail footprint following creditor protection.

Retail sales growth poised to reach low point
Stats from the first 10 months of 2018 have yet to recover from a downturn that began early in the year.

Back-to-school shopping to increase by 4% this year
However, consultancy EY suggests retailers will need to adapt to shifting consumer expectations to reap the benefits.

How to gain an edge in ecommerce
A new report from Salesforce includes insights on how to meet Canadians’ evolving shopping habits.

Comparing notes & thriving on chaos
Editor Jennifer Horn on how the dissolving borders between digital and physical retail is making some brands stronger.

Retail sales growth worst since ‘Great Recession’
But analyst Ed Strapagiel’s look at the numbers might have some reasons for optimism.

Has retail passed its sales peak?
Sales are softening and consultant Ed Strapagiel shows us where and why this is happening.

Samsung to open its largest store in Canada
Breaking ground in Ontario’s Sherway Gardens, the brand will have an experience zone for product trial.

Canadian retail sales rising steadily
But have stores reached their sales growth peak?

Retail trends impacting the grocery business
Get the skinny on Nielsen emerging shopper trends that are set to impact the business before the decade is up.

ICYMI: Here’s what’s in store for retailers
The crème de la crème of retail-specific technology that came out of SXSW’s Accelerator program.

Seven lessons from SXSW
The Jackman Reinvents team breaks down the key takeaways from this year’s fest.

Retail sales starting to limp
Despite recorded gains for February, consultant Ed Strapagiel warns an uptrend from much of 2013 could be on its way out.

Looking ahead in retail
From duelling discounts to foodie frenzy, Influence Marketing partner Martin Rydlo predicts the future for big retail brands like Walmart, Target and Loblaws.

Canadian retail sales up in January
While the industry saw an overall 3.8% gain over last year, convenience, furniture and electronic stores all saw declines.