5 h. ago NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Product Insights, Enabling Retailers and Brands to Better Navigate Global Challenges from Tariffs

Expansion will enable global retail, and CPG enterprises to address and adapt to regional regulatory changes, spot early shopping trends, and personalize and innovate products for discerning consumers NIQ Product Insights (NPI) provides critical intelligence about product attributes, inclusive of dietary, sustainability, and clean label characteristics, shoppers care about the most NIQ’s AI-powered solution provides […]

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6 d. ago Opinion: What does it mean to be a Canadian? Ask a Dutch immigrant

The recent whirlwind of developments in the United States including the issue of tariffs and the threats to our sovereignty, has challenged our Canadian identity and indeed the very future of Canada itself. Never has the question “what it means to be a Canadian?” been more top of mind. If you are in need of […]

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6 d. ago Tariff turmoil prompts cloudy forecasts from General Motors, Harley

NEW YORK (AP) — Uncertainty continues to hang over the latest round of financial results and forecasts for companies both big and small as they try to navigate a global trade system severely shaken by a shift in U.S. policy. Roughly half of the companies in the S&P 500 have reported their latest quarterly financial […]

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2 w. ago Trump Tries to Push Tariff Fight to Trade Court With Better Odds

President Donald Trump wants legal challenges to his sweeping tariffs to be heard by a specialized trade court, an approach that worked in his favor during his first administration even though it didn’t give him an immediate victory.

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2 w. ago Loblaws says groceries are about to get more expensive in Canada again

Shoppers can expect to see grocery prices continue to rise in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns major grocery chains like Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, released its April food inflation report on Monday, following Statistics Canada's latest Consumer Price Index release last week.StatsCan reported that the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, with food inflation spiking to 3.2 per cent.Loblaw says the 25 per cent tariffs slapped on Canada continue to challenge key sectors and lower consumer confidence.When the trade war between Canada and the U.S. began in March, the grocery giant told us that shoppers would not see an immediate impact on food prices."We expect a wide range of timing depending on the type of product, the current level of inventory, and the ability to find alternatives," said a Lo...

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2 w. ago Trump Seeks to Move Newsom’s Tariff Challenge Out of California

The Trump administration is seeking to move California Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal challenge to the US tariff regime out of San Francisco federal court to the Court of International Trade in New York.

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2 w. ago Bell Canada launches its own new smartphone brand called Ahlo

Bell has launched a new smartphone brand called Ahlo.The carrier says the phone has been designed in Canada with "value-conscious users" in mind. That said, it's likely assembled in other parts of the world. So far, Bell hasn't shared the phone's manufacturer.The phone is now available for $270 outright or $1 per month at Bell or Virgin Plus (for a limited time) — a steal compared to $1,161 or $32 per month for the iPhone 16. You can also buy it through various Canadian retailers, but this deal price appears to be locked to Bell/Virgin's network.The new smartphone is aimed at "value-conscious users" with a far cheaper price tag than competitors.Here are some of its specs and features:6.58" FHD+ display50MP quad camera5,000 mAh battery5G connectivityFingerprint scannerAndroid 14 OSUSB-C connectivity (cable included)24-month warrantyThe phone will be available through Bell and its Virgin Plus flanker brand, as well as the following retailers:Best Buy ExpressThe Mo...

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3 w. ago California will sue to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war. The suit will argue that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China […]

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3 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Companies

Several small US businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to his use of sweeping executive powers to extract concessions from foreign trade partners.

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3 w. ago The Auto Experience show returns to Edmonton as new vehicle tariff rules begin

The return of Edmonton's auto show comes during new challenges for the industry as it faces new tariffs.

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3 w. ago Jesta I.S. Announces Vision Suite 360 to Power the Combined B2B and B2C Strategies of Vertical Retail and Multichannel Brands

MONTREAL — Jesta I.S., a pioneer in the development of enterprise ERP software suites for omnichannel retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers, announced today the official release of Vision Suite 360 for vertical retail and multichannel brands that manage multiple if not all stages of its supply chain from product concept to consumer: ideation, manufacturing, distribution […]

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4 w. ago US trade rep says Trump tariffs are getting results, but things may be ‘challenging’ for awhile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s top trade representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are already getting results, bringing other countries to the negotiating table to discuss reducing their trade barriers. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer addressed the Senate Finance Committee a day after global markets swung wildly and some business leaders lambasted […]

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