Retail

Hudson’s Bay Rewards can be earned and redeemed at both Hudson’s Bay and Zellers TORONTO, ON–Hudson’s Bay relaunched Hudson’s Bay Rewards, with a new app that brings together the best of customer loyalty programs in a new, fun and valuable Rewards experience. The Hudson’s Bay Rewards app delivers exclusive offers …

By Richard Schenker As a former management executive of HBC during Zeller’s heyday, I will be watching the reboot of Zellers this Thursday with much excitement and fanfare. I suspect that there will be much interest by shoppers to check out this new incarnation of the brand. However, like several …

By Jon Purther As we continue to move into an increasingly digital world, we are seeing major shifts in payment trends. These shifts are driven by consumers’ changing expectations, behaviours and needs – and are facilitated by payment innovation and evolving technologies. One of the most prominent trends in Canada …

Company’s shipping drop-off and pick-up services now available at 101 Best Buy locations across Canada TORONTO, ON–Purolator has new a nationwide partnership with Best Buy as part of Purolator’s plan to provide exceptional service to its customers this holiday season. The company also grew its workforce, added new agent partners …

Retail Council of Canada’s prestigious recognition reflects retailers’ most significant innovations during a period of unprecedented change TORONTO, ON–Over the last year, retailers across Canada have continued to demonstrate remarkable leadership and have implemented important innovation. Fifteen of those retailers took home top accolades tonight at the 2022 Excellence in …

Customers will also be able to order from their favourite Loblaw Companies retail stores for delivery from the DoorDash Marketplace app TORONTO, ON–DoorDash, Inc. and Loblaw Companies Limited announced a collaboration that will bring a new and innovative grocery delivery service to customers in Canada. Starting this August, PC Express™ …

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 …

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 …

TORONTO, ON–The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) released the winners of the 2022 CFA Recognition Awards, which will be presented during a special awards luncheon on Sunday, April 10 at the CFA National Convention in Ottawa, Ontario. CFA Recognition Awards honour individuals and CFA member companies for their outstanding achievements, philanthropic …

Rewards program welcomes new partners, more ways to earn and redeem points through one simplified offering TORONTO, ON–Scotiabank and Cineplex launched Scene+TM, an evolved loyalty program with the foundation of SCENE and Scotia Rewards. The revitalized program dramatically enhances its offering for millions of members, including the exciting new addition …