BMO Boldly Reimagines Loyalty with Launch of Blue Rewards
The AIR MILES program will transition to Blue Rewards, offering millions of members a simple, flexible way to earn and redeem rewards and will continue to be operated by a subsidiary of BMO. New program partners will join more than 400 brands across Canada. In summer 2026, Miles automatically convert …
ZELLERS CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF FIRST NEW STORE, SETS SIGHTS ON NATIONAL EXPANSION
Following an overwhelmingly positive debut of its new Zellers 3.0 concept, the iconic Canadian retailer builds momentum with expansion plans across Canada TORONTO, ON–Zellers is building strong momentum following the successful opening of its first new standalone store at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton last October. The debut of the Zellers …
Lightspeed Commerce Unveils Q3 Product Innovations
Lightspeed delivers next-generation retail and hospitality tools to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and drive growth worldwide MONTREAL, QC–Lightspeed Commerce Inc., the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, announced a broad suite of Q3 product innovations designed to help merchants simplify operations, …
Agentiiv enters strategic technology partnership with the Vector Institute
TORONTO, ON–Agentiiv, a pioneer in enterprise-grade, agentic AI systems in Canada, announced a technology partnership with the Vector Institute. As a Vector technology partner, Agentiiv gains access to strategic advisory support from a leading AI institute. It’s a partnership that signals the importance of AI systems that scale human expertise, …
David Hope Joins Heylist as Chief Revenue Officer
MONTREAL, QC–Heylist, the influencer marketing platform helping brands activate small creators at scale, is proud to announce the appointment of David Hope as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This key hire comes at a pivotal time for Heylist, as adoption of its platform continues to accelerate among brands navigating the fast-growing …
Study: “Reaching out” Tops the List of Most Overused Email Buzzwords
ZeroBounce analyzed more than one million real work emails to uncover the most common email clichés SANTA BARBARA, CA—“Reaching out” is the most overused email cliché, with “checking in” and “follow up” close behind, according to a new study by ZeroBounce. Phrases like “please advise” and “hope my email finds …
Canada misses out in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2026
The Top 100 organizations lead the way in innovation, contributing an exceptional 16% of the world’s highest-strength AI inventions LONDON, UK–Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced the 15th edition of its Top 100 Global Innovators. This annual benchmark celebrates the organizations that consistently deliver high-impact inventions, …
IBM Study: AI Poised to Drive Smarter Business Growth Through 2030
By 2030, surveyed executives anticipate AI spend to shift from efficiency to innovation; AI productivity gains projected to increase by 42%, fueling reinvestment for growth; 67% of respondents expect AI to eliminate resource and skills constraints ARMONK, N.Y.–New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight …
Intouch Insight Provides Business Update on Sales and Marketing Initiatives
OTTAWA, ON–Intouch Insight Ltd., a leader in customer experience measurement solutions, provided a business update focused on its sales and marketing initiatives supporting the Company’s multi‑year growth strategy. Following the strategic direction outlined in 2025, Intouch has continued to invest in expanding its commercial capabilities to support organic growth across …
Desjardins and Air Transat: A Loyalty Partnership with Strategic Potential and a Defining Moment Ahead
by Richard Schenker The announcement that Desjardins Group and Air Transat, alongside Visa, will introduce a new loyalty initiative in the second half of 2026 represents an important evolution for both organizations. It signals Air Transat’s long-awaited entry into structured loyalty and gives Desjardins a differentiated position in the travel …