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Icebug, the Swedish footwear brand known for its industry-leading traction technologies, has officially launched its Canadian e-commerce platform at icebug.ca.With this move, the brand aims to provide Canadians with direct access to its full range of functional and sustainably made footwear, designed to make outdoor activities safer and more enjoyable—even in …
Welcome to the New Retail Insider Website
Nov 2, 2020 · The new website is also part of an expansion for Retail Insider, which recently partnered with Best Retail Careers International Inc. to launch the new Luxury Careers Canada job board and staffing firm.. Retail Insider launched podcasts which have become popular, and now we are in the process of launching curated research as well as other initiatives. ...
6 Tech Trends Reshaping Retail in 2024
Dec 18, 2024 · Over the past years, the retail industry experienced unprecedented growth, and it has been propelled to change and adapt to meet new, changing customer needs and wants. And, technology has been the absolute protagonist of this transformation. From AI-driven insights to immersive virtual experiences ...
Ecommerce Trends 2024: AI, AR, and Sustainability Shaping Retail
Oct 19, 2024 · As the digital landscape evolves, voice search and mobile shopping are becoming more integral to the ecommerce experience. Voice assistants, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, are transforming the way consumers shop online.It’s estimated that by 2025, 75% of North American households will own a smart speaker, making voice-activated shopping a key trend for the future.
Canadian Retail News From Around The Web For October 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024 · Port of Montreal holding indefinite partial strike, Amazon's playbook reshaping competition in Canada, Galen Weston has regrets about Loblaw leadership during pandemic, Montreal seniors claim unstaffed Aisle24 store is part of a …
Winning In A Digital Era: 5 Retail Industry Trends To Watch In 2024
Dec 26, 2023 · The retail sector is dynamic and ever-evolving. New challenges are spurring retailers to ongoing optimization efforts. Anticipated statistics suggest that approximately 70% of retail operations will achieve full automation by 2025. The development of retail technology is becoming an important condition for survival in the market.. The future of retail stores is …
Royalmount Shopping Experience Boosts In-Store Retail
Sep 19, 2024 · Sander Meijers, Country Manager for Adyen Canada, said the resurgence of physical retail can be attributed to the unique experience that brick-and-mortar stores offer. “There’s a desire for tangible interaction — to see, touch and even smell the products — before purchase. While online shopping has its own benefits and advantages, there is something special about hunting down a coveted ...
The Increased Adoption of AI and Automation in Retail
Sep 18, 2024 · When a customer adds an item to their online shopping cart, algorithms are already at work predicting what else they might like - sometimes before they even know it themselves.
Retail Insider's Top 23 Most-Read News Articles of 2023 [Feature]
Jan 2, 2024 · 19. Hudson’s Bay Launches Outlet Store Concept Hudson’s Bay at Eglinton Square in Toronto, 2019. Photo via Google Street View. The department store retailer’s new location features outlet pricing, following the shuttering of a previous Hudson’s Bay …
The Hidden Costs of Retail Inefficiency: Tackling Legacy Systems …
Aug 19, 2024 · Ray Riley says that retailers must modernize their fundamental operations by addressing inefficient legacy systems, improving workforce conditions, and adopting integrated "super app" technologies to boost productivity, enhance employee satisfaction, and meet the demands of 2025's retail landscape.