Independent Retailers

Revolutionary KYSSMET mobile app to help retailers attract more customers to their stores, convert showroomers in real-time and understand purchase decision-making more accurately than ever before As ...Learn More

“Retail Council of Canada is strengthened by the contributions of our diverse membership, and we’re delighted join the Government of Ontario in supporting our main street retail businesses and ind...Learn More

Diane J. Brisebois, President & CEO, Retail Council of Canada, discusses with Matt Holmes different programs being offered to small businesses and the importance of shopping local. Listen the podcast ...Learn More

“What we’re beginning to see is consumers having more confidence in going out into outlets,” said John Graham, Prairie Region Director for the Retail Council of Canada. “Some of the sales are ...Learn More

Retail sales in the province collapsed starting around March 10, said Greg Wilson, director of government relations for the Retail Council’s Pacific office. “So, retail sales are climbing out of t...Learn More

The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small Business Week with the launch of the “Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop with Confidence!” campaign, encouraging Ontarians to support the...Learn More

After rent came due on June 1, nearly half of the members of the Retail Council of Canada reported they had not been able to pay their rent at all; over a quarter of them said that landlords had threa...Learn More

Jim Cormier, Atlantic director for the Retail Council of Canada, said April was a difficult time for many. “It’s been a really hard go,” said Cormier. Cormier said he is getting call...Learn More

Resources for Retailers Recovery Planning Q & As Can my business open? Requirements for Retailers by Region Relief Measures by Region Mask Requirements Property Tax and Utility Relief Curbside Pickup ...Learn More

Independent retailers are critical in creating strong communities and a healthy retail ecosystem. As of Friday, June 19, 2020, retailers who have yet to qualify for the Canadian Emergency Business Acc...Learn More