3 d. ago NIQ’s Global Report Reveals Challenges and Opportunities for Private Label and Branded Product Growth

With private label stigma waning, global sales growth surges 4.3% year-on-year Top 10 global brands outpace private labels with +4.8% sales growth Retailers and manufacturers vying for consumer attention can leverage collaborative relationships for mutual growth CHICAGO — NielsenIQ (NIQ) today released Finding Harmony on the Shelf: 2025 Global Outlook on Private Label & Branded […]

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3 d. ago Cizzle Brands Adds to its Presence in Ontario with Placements of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy

The availability of CWENCH Hydration™ in Healthy Planet and Farm Boy, both of which are leading retailers in Ontario, will further enhance visibility and availability of the product as its market share continues to increase. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to […]

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3 d. ago Dollarama looks to grow Australian acquisition the Reject Shop to 700 stores by 2034

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. says it is looking to grow the Reject Shop, the Australian discount retailer it is buying, to about 700 stores by 2034. The chain currently has just under 400 stores, selling private-label and brand-name products. The Montreal-based company announced Wednesday an agreement to buy the Reject Shop in a deal that […]

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9 d. ago Quebec coroner revises report on Mexican boxer’s death after news investigation

A report revealed that 18-year-old Jeanette Guadeloupe Zacarias Zapata should not have been declared fit for the fight. because of brain injuries sustained in a previous knockout.

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1 week ago Toronto plane crash report includes new video and details about what went wrong with Delta aircraft

The preliminary report does not disclose a specific cause but reveals the unusual struggles of passengers and crew who were stuck in the upside-down wreckage

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1 week ago Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay’s signature blankets and other striped merchandise are flying off the shelves as Canadians scramble to pick up a piece of the storied retailer seeking permission to liquidate. Shoppers at the company’s Toronto flagship store Wednesday before the lunch rush, hunted for any product bearing the brand’s distinctive markings that were left […]

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1 week ago Nearly 60% of Buyers Prefer AI Agents in the Sales Process– New Report Demonstrates Their Value in Driving Sales Conversions

Conversica’s AI & Customer Experience Market Report Reveals Buyers Prefer AI Agents Over Humans in Early Buying Stages for Faster, More Personalized Engagement SAN MATEO, Calif. — Conversica, Inc., the leading provider of Conversational AI agent solutions for enterprise revenue teams, today announced the findings of its new research, the Conversica AI & Customer Experience […]

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1 week ago B.C.’s consumer carbon price is dying. How will the province make up the revenue?

The B.C. government faces a $1.8-billion hole in its budget with the end of the consumer carbon tax, but experts say new opportunities may help balance the challenges.

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2 w. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

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2 w. ago LCBO denies viral photos of hilarious Wayne Gretzky wine labels in Toronto

Pictures allegedly taken at a downtown Toronto LCBO are going absolutely viral on social media this week in light of how hilarious — and timely, given current events — they are.A shopper perusing the offerings at the Manulife Centre location of the Crown retailer on Bloor Street claims to have spotted some peculiar product tags for one particular brand of wine: the line by Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. And they have some very convincing photo evidence to back it up.The viral post was removed from Reddit Tuesday, though the link still shows the hundreds of comments it racked up.The once-unanimously beloved Gretzky, as anyone who has been reading the news will know, has fallen out of favour in some camps recently due to his affiliation with Donald Trump, who considers the world-renowned athlete a close friend and "fantastic guy," as well as a supporter.As some fans disown Gretzky amid Trump's economic attack on Canada through tariffs and threats of a...

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2 w. ago It’s not just tariffs roiling markets — there are deeper issues at play

While some see a buying opportunity, Martin Pelletier is wary of broader structural challenges facing the market

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2 w. ago New Report Reveals State of Network Connectivity in EV Charging

A survey by VISASQ/Coleman, commissioned by EverCharge, finds that one of the most crucial factors to consider when selecting an EV charging solution is a reliable network. PALO ALTO, CA, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverCharge, a leading provider of large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and part of SK Group, today announced the […]

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3 w. ago Women accelerating action, creating change through Calgary’s social sector 

International Women’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action — a moment to recognize the remarkable achievements of women while taking a hard look at the work still ahead. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, is both a challenge and an opportunity: How can we push forward with urgency to create a […]

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