Canadian Grand Prix finalists announced
The Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award finalists have been announced by Retail Council of Canada. Read the full Food in Canada article. ...Learn More
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Relaxation of measures in Quebec
Following a steady decline in the number of COVID-19 cases across Quebec and the acceleration of the vaccination campaign, the Quebec government has announced adjustments to the restrictions in place....Learn More
Retailers saw a boost in November before lockdowns began to bite
“At the high level it looks good, but one level down it is not good,” said Michael LeBlanc, Senior Retail Advisor at Retail Council of Canada. “One level down, when you look at the numbers in No...Learn More
POST Promise: Strength in numbers
Organizations, including Retail Council of Canada, and all levels of government, have already endorsed the POST Promise. Read the full Convenience Store News article...Learn More
Diane J. Brisebois, RCC President and CEO, discusses RCC’s longstanding call for a reduction in occupancy limits to 20% for all nonessential retail rather than full closures
“We still believe that is the best way: looking at tight restrictions across the board,” said Diane J. Brisebois, CEO of the Retail Council of Canada, which is calling for 20% capacity limits that...Learn More
Locked-down shops trying to get online orders out the door squeezed by delivery crunch
Retailers in Ontario’s locked-down regions, including much of the Greater Toronto Area and Windsor, have been forced to shut down indoor shopping and just offer curb-side pick-ups and delivery. But ...Learn More
Two-week shutdown triggers mixed reactions from Quebec businesses
“It’s not what we wanted,” said Marc Fortin, President, RCC Quebec. “Curbside pickups are crucial. If I can go to the restaurant to pick up a takeout meal, why couldn’t I order a TV from Bes...Learn More
Retail Council of Canada disappointed as Toronto, Peel Region enter second lockdown
Diane J. Brisebois, President and CEO of Retail Council of Canada, said if Ontario wants to support businesses, they need to rethink the lockdown. Read the full article on CP24.com...Learn More
RCC calls on Premier Ford to soften the blow for retailers affected by the lockdown
There is concern that thousands of smaller stores won’t survive the lockdown in Toronto and Peel. Retail Council of Canada is calling on Premium Ford to soften the blow for businesses affected b...Learn More
Food prices on the rise
Karl Littler, SVP Public Affairs for Retail Council of Canada, discusses food prices on the rise on Global News Radio....Learn More