Leveling the playing field—the de Minimis saga
A special update from Retail Council of Canada President & CEO, Diane J. Brisebois, on recent changes to the de minimis threshold as part of the forthcoming implementation of the USMCA. ...Learn More
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Safe Food for Canadians: Meeting Regulatory Requirements, 2nd Edition
ATTENTION: Retailers who sell food in Canada – especially leaders of quality insurance, regulatory compliance. The Safe Food for Canadians: Meeting Regulatory Requirements, 2nd Edition is now ...Learn More
RCC Holiday Shopping Survey 2018
Retail Council of Canada’s Holiday Shopping Survey 2018, conducted by Leger, asked 2,504 Canadians from coast to coast about their intended behaviours around the upcoming 2018 holiday shopping seaso...Learn More
Remembrance Day Retail Hours
The following is a brief overview of retail business regulations from across Canada, related to Remembrance Day. Since there are exceptions to Remembrance Day retail hours, based on jurisdiction and t...Learn More
Avoid new $100,000 penalties coming into force on November 1, 2018 – New federal requirements on data breach record-keeping and reporting
As of November 1, retailers must notify the federal Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) if they experience a data breach that creates a “real risk of significant harm” with personal informati...Learn More
What the new USMCA “de minimis threshold” means for retailers in Canada
Since the start of free trade talks with the U.S., the Retail Council of Canada has been fighting for a level playing field for retailers in Canada. With U.S.-based online merchants and couriers pushi...Learn More
Revisiting the Visitor Rebate Program: 10-year impact analysis
Prepared by Retail Council of Canada, this review confirms that, by cancelling the Visitor Rebate Program, tourism GDP was reduced by $5.96 billion dollars over the past ten years. The report provides...Learn More
Retail Conditions Report
Each quarter, the Retail Council of Canada surveys members to bring you the latest news on retailer performance across the country. The Retail Conditions Report provides members with valuable, real-ti...Learn More
Responsible Sourcing
Retail Council of Canada’s members have global supply chains and believe that businesses should act responsibly where they operate and source. RCC works with its members in tackling responsible sour...Learn More
Canada Post 2018 Holiday Success Guide e-commerce operations
Prepare for the lucrative holiday selling season. Get ahead of developing trends with exclusive research. Find practical tips for managing peak season and improving customer satisfaction....Learn More