Canada Post segment reports $227-million loss before tax for third quarter
Parcels and marketing mail volumes declined from high levels a year earlier OTTAWA, ON–Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $227 million in the third quarter of 2022 as parcel volumes fell compared to elevated levels a year earlier and economic uncertainty reduced business spending on marketing mail. The …
GTA Walmart Canada customers can now receive online orders in as fast as 30 minutes
Retailer pilots 30-minute delivery; More than 40 percent of Greater Toronto Area households can participate MISSISSAUGA, ON–Walmart Canada customers in the Greater Toronto Area can receive their online orders in as fast as 30 minutes through Walmart Now, a new virtual convenience offering featuring Walmart’s quickest delivery speeds. Walmart Canada …
Diverse senior leadership key to engagement, retention: Canadian Marketing Association
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives provide clear benefits, but marketing profession still lacks representation at the senior leadership level TORONTO, ON–New research by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) shows that marketing organizations and departments with well-diversified senior leadership teams, are less likely to see their employees join the mass …
71 per cent of Canadians say inflation will impact their travel plans in 2022
A new poll reveals Canadians are eager to travel but rising costs will cause many to change their plans TORONTO, ON–After years of staycationing, Canadians are ready to pack their bags and take off to destinations at home and abroad. Many will be surprised to learn travel funds won’t go …
Bond Loyalty Report: After Years Behind Masks, Consumers Just Want To “Be Seen”
First post-pandemic analysis of loyalty for consumers and brands reveals opportunities for growth, risks for marketers who don’t create connected experiences Knowing customers = respecting time, sharing values, positive representative experience TORONTO –The Loyalty Report™ 2022 reveals shifting consumer priorities and risks for brands and marketers who don’t stay connected …
Environics Analytics Launches All-New Spotlight Platform
Quick Canadian Consumer, Market Insights TORONTO, ON–Environics Analytics (EA) announced the launch of its self-serve data analytics reporting platform, SPOTLIGHT. Offered as software-as-a-service, this easy-to-use tool is powered by EA’s industry-leading data and provides in-depth consumer and market insights for small businesses, financial advisors, realtors and others to help optimize …
Accenture launches dedicated Metaverse Continuum business group as physical and virtual realities converge to reshape human experiences
Accenture Technology Vision 2022: “Metaverse Continuum” Redefining How the World Works, Operates and Interacts NEW YORK, NY–A new report from Accenture reveals that the “Metaverse Continuum,” a spectrum of digitally enhanced worlds, realities and business models, is redefining how the world works, operates and interacts. According to the Accenture Technology …
Planet Based Foods Announces E-Commerce Platform Launch
VANCOUVER, BC– Planet Based Foods Global Inc. , a San Diego-based sustainable food startup pioneering clean, nutrient-dense, plant-based meat alternatives,, is pleased to debut its newly launched e-commerce platform that features a selection of Planet Based Foods’ popular vegan options for purchase. Powerfully formulated using superfood hemp as the primary …
New Nielsen Study Reveals Who Trusts What in Advertising
Lack of Trust = Lack of Action; Launch of Trust in Advertising Study 2021 TORONTO, ON–Nielsen has released the results of a global study into trust in advertising, designed to uncover consumer opinions on advertising globally. The study found that trust differs by age, who is in the adverts—with sports personalities …
Spot Pet Insurance Shares the Love with Canadian Pet Parents
Canadians embrace the love of their pets, choosing to help protect their health for a longer, happier life together with Spot Pet Insurance, which is available now across Canada TORONTO, ON–Spot Pet Insurance, a rapidly growing, digital-first pet insurance provider, has expanded its services to the Canadian pet-loving community. According …