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Exclusive PC Insiders subscription program open to more than 16 million PC Optimum members BRAMPTON–Loblaw Companies has opened up the PC Insiders subscription program to all 16 million PC Optimum loyalty members. The program originally launched last year as a small invitation-only offer of exclusive rewards and e-commerce benefits for …

Taking bold actions now will allow Canadian retailers to thrive in the future consumer world TORONTO–The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for Canadian retailers. And to keep making shoppers’ wishes come true over the next few years, retailers will need to find new ways of creating …

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 …

By Lia Grimberg In today’s world of discerning consumers, vast amounts of data, proliferation and increased accessibility to artificial intelligence (AI), having a “me too” loyalty programme with a mass communication approach is no longer cutting through the competitive clutter. At the same time, unfortunately, too many Canadian retail loyalty …

Matching Miles Campaign Means Aeroplan Members Double the Value of their Miles Given to Help Sick Children MONTREAL–Donors wanting to help sick children travel for needed medical care will be able to double the impact of their contribution next week through the Aeroplan Miles Matching campaign in support of the …

        By Nicolas Beique Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic lately. Often heralded as being the currency of the future, everyone from digital enthusiasts to casual investors describe cryptocurrencies as disrupters to the traditional banking system and that they will provide consumers with a radically …

      Enabling e-commerce with digital payments Smaller Canadian companies may be missing out By Paul Parisi E-commerce plays a key role in today’s highly digital and highly global marketplace. The opportunity to grow one’s business through digital solutions, tapping consumers and business decision-makers who are buying products and …

      7-Eleven Leads the Way in Convenience Retail VANCOUVER–Today, 7-Eleven Inc. announced that participating stores in Canada will now accept Chinese mobile payment systems Alipay and WeChat Pay. The world’s largest convenience retailer is collaborating with cross-border mobile payment company and market leader CITCON. Alipay and WeChat Pay …

Partners with Microsoft to address customer experience across all brands Gap Inc. has established a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp. to drive its digital transformation strategies and continue to create new customer experiences across all brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Hill City and Intermix. With Microsoft as …

IKEA customers at the heart of the new policy, which extends returns from 45 days to 365 days BURLINGTON, ON–IKEA Canada announces a 365 day return policy to “make the shopping experience more convenient and flexible for customers”. The new, no-nonsense policy allows returns for unused product up to one …