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Food delivery platform DoorDash is broadening its reach in the Canadian market through new partnerships with regional grocery chains, offering customers in multiple provinces enhanced access to local food options. https://lnkd.in/gQ-CWTYm #business #news #retail #food #restaurants #delivery #DoorDash DoorDash

Tesla has made a strategic move to broaden its retail footprint in Canada. The automotive giant has launched its own Amazon storefront, providing Canadian Tesla owners and electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts with a new convenient option to purchase essential charging equipment. https://lnkd.in/ghwxYJYG #business #news #retail #Tesla #Amazon #EV #electricvehicles Tesla Amazon

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), a leading industry organization representing nearly 900 member companies in the fresh produce sector, has welcomed a new government-commissioned study that sheds light on the critical role of packaging in the fresh produce supply chain. The study, jointly commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), offers valuable insights into the functionality of plastic packaging for fresh produce from a needs and benefits perspective. https://lnkd.in/gFFgF8xD #business #news #retail #packaging #produce #supplychain Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Ron Lemaire

ICYMI VIDEO: Craig Patterson, Publisher of Retail Insider, interviews Stephen Bailey, Chief Marketing Officer of iconic Vancouver-based footwear brand John Fluevog. They discuss the evolution and unique positioning of John Fluevog Shoes within the footwear industry. Bailey reflects on his 20 years with the Vancouver-based company, emphasizing its dedication to creating “unique soles for unique souls.” He describes how the brand’s independent spirit and medium size allows for a personalized connection with customers, which is central to its retail strategy. Bailey also discusses Fluevog’s choice to manage its retail distribution through 24 stores globally, after a shift away from wholesale due to the desire to control brand presentation. https://lnkd.in/g9UBNvAG #business #news #retail #footwear #shoes John Fluevog Shoes Stephen Bailey

ICYMI: Anatomy of a Leader: Wendy Derzai Minnett, VP of TacoTime Canada and Extreme Pita Canada A passion for the hospitality industry has always been an important part of Wendy Derzai Minnett’s life. The VP of TacoTime Canada and Extreme Pita Canada with the MTY Food Group can trace her career in the hospitality industry back several years ago when she had a burning desire to see Bruce Springsteen in concert in Toronto. https://lnkd.in/g4hV2S8d (Note: She is now Senior Vice President of the MTY Food Group) #business #news #retail #leader #leadership #executive #success #entrepreneur Wendy Derzai Minnett TacoTime Canada Extreme Pita - A Division of MTY Group

Check the Retail Insider website for news in the retail industry you may have missed in the past week. Some top stories include: 1. Loblaw piloting a new no name store; 2. The impact of a rail strike in Canada; 3. Avison Young's thought piece on the evolution of shopping centres; 4. Layoffs at SkipTheDishes; 5. The financial turmoil with Pusateri's grocery chain, and more. https://lnkd.in/gWNHsAGj #business #news #retail #smallbusiness #CRE #realestate

ICYMI: Anatomy of a Leader: Rachel Huckle, CEO of Staples Canada Today, Rachel Huckle is one of the leading retail executives in the country as CEO of Staples Canada. But her professional journey didn’t initially begin in the business world. https://lnkd.in/gsci_jg3 #business #news #retail #leader #leadership #executive #success #entrepreneur Staples Canada Rachel Huckle

Canada’s largest quick-service restaurant chain, Tim Hortons, has successfully raised over $200,000 through its Alberta Cares Donut campaign to support communities affected by the devastating wildfires that swept through parts of Alberta earlier this summer. https://lnkd.in/grW_CrHE #business #news #retail #charity #fundraising #wildfires #Alberta #TimHortons #Jasper Tim Hortons Canadian Red Cross Melanie Soler Jason G.

Canadian retail sales dropped in June 2024 with All Stores experiencing a decline of -3.0% YOY, and discretionary categories (All Stores Less Automotive, Food, and Pharmacies) down -1.4% YOY. This downturn reflects the ongoing challenges in the retail sector, as consumers continue to grapple with economic uncertainties and changing spending habits. https://lnkd.in/gMPmSXuM #business #news #retail #Sales JC Williams Group

Driven by dramatic shifts in the retail sector, many retail locations across Europe and North America face vacancies left by the closure of mainstream retailers, including department stores, which historically served as major anchor tenants. https://lnkd.in/g-yVRePT #business #news #retail #CRE #realestate Avison Young Meghann Martindale Lesley Males Andrea Zviedris