Environics Analytics releases WealthScapes 2016 revealing Canadians’ assets, liabilities and spending power
New data aids financial planning, fundraising, marketing and merchandising Vancouver identified as nation’s first “City of Millionaires” Toronto – Environics Analytics (EA), the analytical and marketing services company, today announced the release of WealthScapes 2016, the most comprehensive database available on the assets, liabilities and wealth of Canadians blurred vision …
Supremex acquires Bowers Envelope
MONTREAL — Quebec’s Supremex Inc., a manufacturer of stock and customer envelopes, packaging and specialty products, has acquired assets of Bowers Envelope Company Inc., in Indianapolis, Indiana. “This acquisition, while relatively small, aligns with our strategy to extend our reach in key markets and to expand our value added offering …
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers reach two-year agreements
Canadians can now ship with confidence heading into the holiday season OTTAWA – Canada Post is pleased to have reached tentative short-term agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for our employees and customers …
Canadians’ overwhelming response enables ‘best ever’ Census in 2016
OTTAWA — The willing participation of Canadians has enabled Statistics Canada to achieve the ‘best Census ever,’ the agency announced today. “The 2016 Census will provide high-quality information for virtually all communities across Canada,” said Chief Statistician Wayne R. Smith. “We thank Canadians for making this the best census since …
Canada Post, CUPW agree to extend mediation again, by 24 hours
OTTAWA – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30. The current collective agreements will continue to apply for the next …
Pokémon GO: Tapping into augmented reality to drive location marketing
Since launching in July, Pokémon GO has become an international sensation—and has turned its creator, Niantic Labs, into a location marketing powerhouse for businesses that operate brick-and-mortar locations. The free augmented reality game that allows trainers to catch virtual Pokémon around them has become one of the most popular apps …
Aimia partners with SAS to drive analytical innovation
Analytics leader to power advanced data analytics to drive powerful customer insights TORONTO — Data-driven marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia has turned to software solutions from SAS Canada, the leader in analytics, to power its advanced data analytics and modelling operations in Canada. Aimia partners with companies to help generate, …
PUDO launches PUDOfuse: A proprietary application for e-commerce retailers through the Shopify App Store
PUDOfuse brings cost savings and convenience to parcel delivery TORONTO –– PUDO Inc., which is building North America’s only “carrier-neutral” and fully-staffed parcel pick-up/drop-off network, today announced a launch for its proprietary technology – PUDOfuse. PUDOfuse allows e-commerce companies, retailers and other PUDO partners to integrate, automate and customize product delivery – with significant logistical …
Drone Delivery Canada announces collaboration with Canadian retailer on development of last mile solution by Drone
TORONTO –– Drone Delivery Canada, FLT – CSE, (DDC or the Company) is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with a Canadian retailer, unnamed at this time, whereby the two organizations will explore a collaboration to introduce drone delivery services within the retailer’s logistics model. “We are excited …
People vs. product
The importance of personalized marketing for retail success Technology has evolved to truly support customer centricity through personalized marketing. Today, many different systems exist to support a two-way communication stream that is fully tailored to the individual and his/her preferences, a task that might have been possible but would …