Independent Retailers News

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

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

“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

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

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

For immediate release TORONTO, May 2, 2024: Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces Jennifer Grimm, owner of LUX Beauty, as the recipient of the Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Awar...Learn More

Last week, the Quebec government completed a detailed consideration of Bill 29 and retained some of RCC’s recommendations in the process. Thanks to RCC advocacy, the retail sector will be represente...Learn More

In Salesforce’s State of the Connected Customer Report, 88% of consumers surveyed say the experience a company provides is as important as its products or services. In today’s economic climate, de...Learn More

Independent retailers in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County that were impacted by Nova Scotia’s recent wildfire evacuation orders can now apply for a one-time grant of $2,500 through...Learn More

B.C. will recognize September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a provincial statutory holiday, starting in 2023. The province joins the federal government and Prince Edward Island,...Learn More