Indigo Launches plum PLUS, a New Membership Program
Offers Canadians More Rewards Than Ever TORONTO–Indigo, the world’s first Cultural Department Store® for booklovers, today announced its new membership program, plum® PLUS, launching nationally this week. plum PLUS rewards customers with an immediate discount on eligible products and the ability to earn points on almost every dollar spent at …
PayBright raises $34 million in growth equity financing from goeasy Ltd.
Allows PayBright to further accelerate the expansion of its buy now, pay later solution for e-commerce and in-store purchases TORONTO–PayBright, a Canadian fintech lending and payments provider, announced today that it has raised $34 million in a growth equity financing from goeasy Ltd. (“goeasy”). The transaction adds to a recent …
Canadian Women’s Travel Brand, Journeywoman, Acquired by Veteran Marketer, Entrepreneur Carolyn Ray
Under Ray’s Leadership, Journeywoman Plans to Expand Offerings for Women Travellers The family of Evelyn Hannon, Founder and CEO of Journeywoman, announced that Carolyn Ray has acquired Journeywoman Enterprises Inc. and is now the CEO and Publisher of Journeywoman.com. Recognized for its savvy, authentic content and practical tips, Journeywoman.com is …
Canadian Tire decides it’s time to party
Canadian Tire to Acquire Party City’s Canadian Business; Acquisition makes Canadian Tire Corporation Canada’s #1 party supply and celebration destination TORONTO–Canadian Tire Corporation, has agreed to purchase Party City’s Canadian business for $174.4 million (including ~$40 million in inventory). Party City is a leading, one-stop shopping destination for party supplies and …
Leon’s Furniture Launches New Smart Store Concept
TORONTO–Leon’s Furniture has a new concept store on August 8th in Coquitlam, BC. Though typically known for its large-scale stores, the new 15,000 sq. ft. space invites customers to browse a curated collection of trendy furniture and appliances while technological features allow customers to shop the full product range. This …
Shoppers Drug Mart provides same-day home delivery throughout Ontario
Instacart is now delivering from Shoppers Drug Mart stores in as fast as one hour TORONTO–Shoppers Drug Mart is making shopping more convenient with the launch of home delivery services, in partnership with Instacart. Customers across Ontario now have access to same-day delivery of groceries, everyday essentials and over-the-counter medications …
Consumers First Hear About New Retailers Through Friends, Family
Yes Marketing study finds that comprehensive product information builds trust with new consumers For nearly half of consumers (45%), the first time they hear about a retailer they’ve never purchased from is through friends and family, according to a new study by Yes Marketing. In “The Retail Shopper’s Journey to …
Mogo Partners with Major Canadian Retailer to Battle Identity Fraud
Mogo Finance Technology Inc., a financial health app, today announced a new program with Trans Global Insurance (“TGI”) to help customers of The Brick, Canada’s largest home furnishings retailer, understand and combat identity fraud. TGI is a leading provider of credit insurance and other protection products in Canada, and is …
Lowe’s Canada Wins a Philanthropic Leadership Award
The creative and collaborative approach of Lowe’s Canada Heroes Campaign celebrated BOUCHERVILLE, QC–Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement companies, accepted a Philanthropic Leadership award during the 2019 Excellence in Retailing Award Gala held last night at the Toronto Congress Centre. The award, which recognizes a creative, collaborative and …
Indigo Changes Three Top Executives
Kirsten Chapman as President, Gil Dennis as Chief Operating Officer, and Nathan Williams, Founder of Kinfolk, as Chief Creative Officer Indigo Books & Music Inc., the world’s first cultural department store for booklovers, is pleased to announce the promotions of Kirsten Chapman to President and Gil Dennis to Chief Operating …