Consumers’ digital habits, expectations driving real change in retail, but retailers in Canada slow to adapt
Canadian retailers stepping up to disruption, but feeling the pressure TORONTO–Widespread disruption from technology, shifting consumer behaviours and preferences across demographic groups, and changing economic impact continue to radically transform retail in Canada, says KPMG’s Willy Kruh, Consumer and Retail National Leader, High Growth Markets, KPMG in Canada and Global …
Blackcircles Launches in Canada
Online seller promises to provide best online tire purchasing experience MONTREAL–Blackcircles, the leading online retailer of tires in Europe has officially launched its tire-shopping and online services in Canada. Since November 1st, Canadian consumers from British Columbia to Newfoundland now have access to this new tire purchasing experience. Blackcircle’s website …
Canadian Tire targets eCommerce Experience with First-in-Canada Technology
More ways to shop in-store and online; New ways to ‘click-and-collect’, including first-of-its kind Self-Serve Pick-Up Tower in Canada Canadian Tire announced today new eCommerce solutions that put customer convenience at the heart of online shopping. Canadian Tire is the first-ever Canadian retailer to put into market new, automated, 16-foot Self-Serve …
Leon’s Furniture Expands eCommerce Strategy
Plans future enhancements to customers’ online shopping experience with a suite of dedicated apps Canada’s largest furniture and appliances retailer, Leon’s Furniture is embarking on a major undertaking to elevate its e-commerce business and enhance the customer online shopping experience. The Company announced today it has selected Shopify, a global …
Lowe’s adds personalized cash back loyalty program
LOWE’S CANADA ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH PAYMI CASH REWARDS PROGRAM Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement companies operating or servicing more than 630 stores in Canada under the Lowe’s, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, Dick’s Lumber, Contractor First and Ace banners, is pleased to announce that customers of its Lowe’s banner across …
Poll reveals what clothing Canadians are purchasing online vs. in-store
Canadians Prefer Shopping Online for Clothing and Accessories TORONTO– Whether a shopper’s favourite season is winter, spring, summer or fall, stocking their wardrobe to keep up with Canada’s ever-changing weather conditions can be a costly feat. According to a recent Ebates.ca poll, 50 per cent of Canadians cite summer as …
PUDO partners with Landmark Global to shorten last mile in Canada
PUDO Inc., North America’s first carrier-neutral pick-up drop-off network has an agreement with global third-party logistics company Landmark Global Inc., part of the bpost group, to undertake a mutually beneficial arrangement for LGI and its customers to use PUDO’s network of parcel pick-up and drop-off locations, to enhance the last-mile …
Real Canadian Superstore Launches Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service with Instacart in Winnipeg
Winnipeg Residents Can Now Have Groceries Delivered in as Little as One-Hour Real Canadian Superstore announced today an expansion into Winnipeg to bring home delivery to close to 200,000 households. Winnipeg residents can now order their favorite brands from Real Canadian Superstore and have their groceries and everyday essentials delivered …
Eight Canadian retailers win 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Winners receive up to $100,000 in free shipping to help them grow and succeed TORONTO–Eight retail brands were crowned the country’s best at the 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards as volume, mass anddiseases and the mechanisms relatedthan compared to non-diabetics. In the adult population,also the mode of prescription andyou …
Finalists announced for 2018 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards
Winners will receive up to $100,000 in free shipping and be named one of Canada’s top retailers OTTAWA–Canada Post is excited to announce the 30 retailers from across the nation that have been named finalists for this year’s Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards. The finalists range from large traditional retailers that …