Independent Convenience Store Leaders Unite to Strengthen Industry Voice and Advance Responsible Retailing
Federal Ban on Nicotine Pouches Sparks National Collaboration TORONTO, ON–The Independent Convenience Store Alliance (ICSA) announced a new collaborative effort with the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) and the United Korean Commerce & Industry Association (UKCIA), marking a significant step forward in aligning independent convenience store operators across Canada around …
Syntax Introduces GenAI-Powered Retail and Apparel Migration
Combining industry expertise with its proprietary GenAI platform, Syntax automates migrations from SAP AFS to SAP S/4HANA for fashion—reducing risk and accelerating time to value MONTREAL, QC–Syntax, a leading Canadian global technology solutions provider driving enterprise transformation in the cloud, announced a new GenAI-powered migration offering designed to help organizations …
TD Visa Credit Card Customers will be the first in Canada to use Virtual Card Numbers through Google as a payment option on Google Chrome
Virtual Card Numbers through Google offer an enhanced level of security and an easy, one-click checkout experience for customers shopping online TORONTO, ON–TD Bank Group (TD) revealed the availability of Virtual Card Numbers through Google as a payment option for online shopping on Google Chrome and in-app shopping. This makes …
New Study Reveals Retail Security Measures Are Driving Customers Away
DALBAR and Competitor IQ survey of 500 North American shoppers uncovers a costly tension between loss prevention and the customer experience MARLBOROUGH, MA–DALBAR, Inc. and its division Competitor IQ released the 2026 Retail Security and Loss Prevention Study, a survey of 500 U.S. and Canadian consumers on how loss prevention …
What traditional brand metrics miss about financial relationships
By Michelle Walkey, Executive Vice President, Research, Angus Reid Group After more than two decades working in financial services, one pattern became clear. The biggest shifts rarely announce themselves through headline numbers. Across roles in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., I have spent years looking at market landscapes, primary …
Mistplay Completes Acquisition of Connected Rewards, Expanding Its Rewarded Loyalty Platform
MONTREAL,QC–Mistplay announced the completion of its acquisition of Connected Rewards™ from Mobivity Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: MFON), finalizing the definitive agreement first announced in January 2026. With the transaction now closed, Connected Rewards™ becomes part of Mistplay’s LoyaltyPlay platform, expanding the company’s ability to unlock deeper engagement and loyalty for brands …
Michaels Rewards Program Launches Brand-New Benefits in Canada
The program features three tiers — Red, Gold, and Platinum — designed to reward every level of creativity and celebration. All members will receive perks like birthday discounts, and those in the Gold and Platinum tiers will unlock Everyday Perks, providing even deeper daily savings. TORONTO, ON–Michaels is fueling the …
Scotiabank Launches Scotia Intelligence, Empowering Employees, Accelerating Enterprise AI Adoption
TORONTO, ON–Scotiabank announced the launch of Scotia Intelligence, a unified enterprise approach designed to accelerate the Bank’s AI evolution and equip employees with secure, scalable data and AI capabilities. “The launch of Scotia Intelligence demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in technology solutions that offer competitive, tangible benefits for both …
SKIP, LOBLAW TEAM UP TO “REDEFINE CONVENIENCE”
From diapers to bananas, Skip brings Loblaw banners like No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore to Canadians’ doorsteps with new nationwide delivery TORONTO, ON–Skip, Canada’s homegrown delivery network, has brought Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) onto its expanding retail network to bring fast and convenient grocery delivery to Canadians coast to …
Vividata Spatial Gains Momentum as Glassroom and ChangeMakers Adopt Platform for Canadian Media Planning
TORONTO, ON–Vividata, a Canadian authoritative source for cross-media and consumer behaviour insights, announced that ChangeMakers and Glassroom have selected Vividata Spatial to strengthen audience planning, activation, and outcome measurement across the Canadian media ecosystem. Built from Vividata’s Study of the Canadian Consumer and Metrica passive panel data (SCC/Digital), Vividata Spatial …