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WEBBMW Group Canada, encompassing both the BMW and MINI brands, has reported a third-quarter sales total of 7,799 vehicles for 2024, marking a 13% decline compared to the same period in 2023.Year-to-date, the company has sold 24,863 vehicles across Canada, reflecting a 6.3% decrease from last year’s performance. Andrew Scott, President and CEO of BMW Group Canada, acknowledged the difficulties ...
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 1, 2024
WEB3 days ago — Coffee prices to rise in Canada while other commodities drop. Sylvain Charlebois - October 1, 2024. Sylvain Charlebois says coffee prices will continue to rise in Canada due to global factors, requiring sourcing changes to keep it …
Amazon hiring more than 9,000 employees in Canada
WEB7 hours ago — Amazon is hiring 9,000 employees across its Canadian operations network in full-time, part-time and seasonal roles for the holiday season. It also announced it is opening five new AMZL delivery stations in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. It is ramping up its last mile network to get products to customers at the fastest speeds ever.
TikTok becomes key shopping channel: Lightspeed report
WEB4 hours ago — A new report by Lightspeed Commerce Inc. indicates 28 per cent of Gen Z and young Millennial (18-34) Canadian shoppers rely primarily on TikTok for their shopping needs. In a news release, Lightspeed said retailers hoping to make the most of the upcoming holiday shopping rush should keep generational differences top of mind.
Retail trade up on broad-based growth: Statistics Canada
WEB3 days ago — The retail trade sector (+1.0 per cent) was the largest contributor to overall growth of Canada’s GDP in July, recording a second consecutive increase and the sector’s largest monthly growth rate since January 2023, reports Statistics Canada. “Most subsectors expanded in July 2024 with motor vehicles and parts dealers (+2.8 per cent) contributing the most to growth, driven by higher ...
Welcome to the New Retail Insider Website
WEBNov 2, 2020 — The new website is also part of an expansion for Retail Insider, which recently partnered with Best Retail Careers International Inc. to launch the new Luxury Careers Canada job board and staffing firm.. Retail Insider launched podcasts which have become popular, and now we are in the process of launching curated research as well as other initiatives. ...
Born digital: How Generation Alpha will be reshaping retail
WEBSep 25, 2024 — Generation Alpha, children born from 2010 and onwards, is already having a significant influence in the retail industry. This generation, with the oldest just entering teenage years, sets apart from others with unique beliefs, values, and behaviours that will soon transform how retailers operate. To ensure a successful future, retailers must ...
Retail Insider's Top 23 Most-Read News Articles of 2023 [Feature]
WEBJan 2, 2024 — 23. Yorkdale Breaks Records as the Highest-Performing Shopping Centre in Canada [ICSC Study/Analysis] Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Image: Dustin Fuhs) The luxury-heavy Toronto shopping centre saw higher sales per square foot last year than ever, while surpassing two billion dollars in sales for the first time. 22.
The Future Of Retail: AI-Driven Trends To Watch - Retail Insider
WEBOct 15, 2023 — Predicting the next big trend is a goldmine in the retail industry. By combing through vast amounts of data from online searches, social media, and past sales, AI can predict what products or styles will be the next big hit. This enables retailers to be ahead of the curve and cater to customer demands proactively. Sustainable Retail Through AI.
Retail Insider’s Top 22 Most-Read Stories of 2022 [Feature]
WEBJan 2, 2023 — 22. Canadian Tire Store Near Yonge & Bloor in Toronto Slated for Redevelopment: Sources. Canadian Tire store at 839 Yonge Street, January 2022. Photo: Craig Patterson. The recently renovated store could be demolished for towers as well as a new purpose-built retail space for Canadian Tire. 21.