B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult
Tariff threats are generating cost uncertainties in B.C.’s retail sector, but for Greg Wilson, consumers should expect prices to remain relatively stable in the short term. “If there...Learn More
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From boycotts to ‘Buy Canadian,’ it’s been a turbulent year for the grocery industry
“For grocers, adaptation is the nature of the business—they are, after all, a storefront to society. As societal changes ebb and flow, sometimes gradually and other times rapidly, grocers continuo...Learn More
U.S. Tariffs Update – What’s Coming & How RCC is Taking Action
The U.S. tariff situation is moving quickly. The Prime Minister announced late on Monday that if the U.S. tariffs do indeed come into effect on March 4, 2025, the first phase of Canadian counter...Learn More
From Marketing Leader to Independent Retailer: Daryl Aitken’s Entrepreneurial Journey to Fabric Spark
In this episode of The Voice of Retail, I reconnect with Daryl Aitken, founder of Fabric Spark, to discuss the evolution of retail from e-commerce to physical storefronts. Daryl shares insights on bui...Learn More
Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike
The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy. The organization representing 54,000 stor...Learn More
50% of Consumers Expect Free Shipping This Holiday: Retail Council of Canada Introduces Tech and AI-Driven Smarter Shipping with Machool to Help Retailers Deliver
TORONTO, November 18, 2024 – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce its partnership with Machool, an innovative shipping platform that leverages tech and AI technology to provide re...Learn More
Canada Post strike threatens to derail critical holiday season for retailers
“It’s been a really tight year, a difficult year for retailers,” said Matt Poirier, vice-president of federal government relations with the Retail Council of Canada. While inflation has slowed, ...Learn More
As Canada Post job action looms, what to know about other delivery options
Matt Poirier, vice-president of federal government relations for the Retail Council of Canada, said Canada Post is not only one of the cheaper mailing options, it’s also one of the biggest suppliers...Learn More
Breaking down the impacts of recent labour disputes on the Canadian economy
Several labour disputes across Canada are causing disruptions to the economy just before the holidays. Santo Ligotti, with the Retail Council of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down the impac...Learn More
RCC Joins Forces at 2024 Workforce Summit to Tackle Labour Gaps
Retail Council of Canada participated in the 2024 Workforce Summit in Montréal last week, where Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon, and Minister for Small Busine...Learn More