New Research: How Canadian Shoppers Are Navigating Affordability — And What It Means for Competition and Choice
TORONTO, ON–As affordability remains the defining concern for Canadians, new research from Retail Council of Canada (RCC) reveals how consumers are using both digital and physical tools throughout their shopping journey to find the best deal and stretch their dollars. The Spring 2026 Canadian Shopper Sentiment Study, conducted by Leger, …
Lightspeed Commerce Advances Unified Commerce Vision with New AI, Payments, Fulfillment and Operations Innovations
New capabilities across retail and hospitality help high-volume businesses simplify operations, move faster and deliver more seamless customer experiences MONTREAL, QC–Lightspeed Commerce Inc. , the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, announced a new wave of product innovations across Lightspeed Retail and …
Altudo Launches AI-Powered FastLane to Accelerate Sitecore Experience Delivery by Up to 70%
NEWARK, N.J–Altudo, a leading digital experience and customer experience transformation company, announced FastLane, an AI-powered delivery model designed to help organizations launch and modernize Sitecore experiences up to 70% faster while accelerating time-to-value from their digital experience investments. Today’s marketing and digital teams are expected to deliver engaging customer experiences …
Lightspeed, Klaviyo launch integration to empower merchants with marketing automation
MONTREAL, QC–Lightspeed Commerce Inc., the unified omnichannel platform powering ambitious retail, golf and hospitality businesses in over 100 countries, today announced the launch of an expanded partnership with Klaviyo, the autonomous B2C CRM. The integration brings real-time, automated email, SMS, and omnichannel marketing capabilities directly into Lightspeed Retail, giving merchants …
AI, Rising Revenue Accountability Forcing CMOs to Modernize How Marketing Operates, Says Info-Tech Research Group
AI, evolving buyer expectations, and increased pressure to demonstrate business impact have fundamentally reshaped the role of the chief marketing officer. Info-Tech Research Group’s newly published CMO Playbook provides actionable guidance to help marketing leaders modernize operations, improve revenue performance, strengthen customer experiences, and create a sustainable competitive advantage. ARLINGTON, …
Toronto clothing brand “Miik” celebrates community-driven fashion with 5th annual design contest
The Canadian-made, woman-owned sustainable brand invites its community to design, vote on and name a new piece for their collection. TORONTO, ON–Miik, a woman-owned, sustainable clothing brand that manufactures entirely within 50km of Toronto, is launching its 5th annual ‘Made by Miik’ Design Contest. First launched in 2021, this milestone …
Aokah, Industry Leaders Identify Five Trends Reshaping Global Capability Centers
As Global Capability Centers (GCCs) become strategic enterprise assets, the ability to Globalize Work with Confidence™ is emerging as the defining capability for the next decade. NEW YORK, NY–Over the past decade, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have undergone a fundamental transformation, evolving from cost arbitrage centers into innovation hubs, technology …
New Benchmark Report Finds Opportunities for Retailers to Optimize AI Discovery and Purchase Engagement
Ninth annual study highlights opportunities to strengthen direct digital gift card discovery, delivery and purchase experiences, including AI search visibility and mobile-first design PLEASANTON, CA–Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payments, released its ninth annual Best Direct Digital Gift Cards Benchmark Report, developed in collaboration with NAPCO Research. …
Audain Art Museum Celebrates Takao Tanabe’s Centennial with Landmark Retrospective
WHISTLER, BC–Marking the 100th birthday of Takao Tanabe on September 16, 2026, the Audain Art Museum is opening Takao Tanabe 100: Inside Passage, a landmark retrospective honouring one of Canada’s most distinguished painters for his immeasurable contributions to Canadian art. Presented as part of the Museum’s 10-year anniversary programming, this …
TELUS Digital, Cresta Partner to Deliver AI Agents and Augment Human Agents to Elevate Customer Experience
TELUS Digital brings engineering expertise and the experience of operating contact centers at scale to implement and optimize Cresta’s customer experience AI platform, giving global brands an AI solution that analyzes every interaction, deploys AI agents, and augments frontline teams VANCOUVER, BC–TELUS Digital, a global technology service provider specializing in …