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The Voice of Retail™ We represent over 54,000 storefronts in department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, online merchants, and QSR brands.
Canada
Joined April 2009
President Trump issued a proclamation which will place 25% tariffs on all US steel and aluminum imports. Canada is the largest provider of steel and aluminum to the US, and is the destination for half of Canada’s steel, and 90% of aluminum exports.
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2024 tested your resilience and creativity—now it's time to let your retail success shine on a national stage at #RCCERA25! Read the full article at @RetailInsider_ to learn more and secure your chance to be recognized.
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Canadians are playing Valentine’s Day by heart this year, with more leaving their shopping to the last minute. Planning ahead is on the decline, making last-minute purchases a growing trend. Discover more insights with RCC x @CaddleCanada's latest survey:
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Increased duties, longer delivery times and more. RCC's Matt Poirier discusses the many impacts on Canadian consumers shopping online with U.S. retailers if tariffs kick in. #retailmatters #TariffImpact #CanadaUSTradeWar
If tariffs kick in, your online and cross-border shopping could cost more
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The new year is off to a dynamic start. How are retailers staying ahead of the curve? Join our members-only Retail Conditions Quarterly #webinar on March 5th for key insights on post-holiday performance and 2025 economic and consumer behaviour trends.
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#ValentinesDay is just around the corner—though fewer Canadians are celebrating. For those who are, however, spending is holding steady, with many planning to splurge as much as—or even more than—last year. Read the latest RCC x @CaddleCanada survey:
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Selecting the best new products in Canada takes expertise, passion, & attention to detail. That’s why 31 top experts from food, grocery, media, distribution, & hospitality will jury #RCCGrandPrix. 🏆 Which new products will take the stage this year?
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🎙️ In this episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, Daryl Aitken, founder of Fabric Spark, discusses building a successful retail business, leveraging community engagement, and the growing demand for sustainable and artisanal textiles.
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RCC SVP Public Affairs Karl Littler discusses impacts of tariffs on #SMB supply chain, supplier production capacity, and Cdn import pricing⬇️ #retailmatters #TradePolicy #CanadaTrade #CanadianEconomy
Trump tariff reprieve leaves small businesses waiting, worrying — and scrambling for suppliers
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Catch up on this week's retail news, including Canadians changing their shopping habits, Walmart buying a mall, and more! Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here:
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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗯 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗻, 𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 This year, $𝟱𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are available to support passionate retail students. #ScholarshipsCanada
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Nova Scotia’s newly re-elected government is making good on its campaign pledge, implementing the province’s largest-ever minimum wage increase in 2025. The base wage will rise by $1.30 in two stages.
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⏰ 2 days left to nominate your Retail Secure Legend! ⏰ Have a colleague who’s not just keeping #retail stores and frontline teams safe, but truly making a difference? We want to hear their story! Deadline: Feb 7, 2025
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Diane J. Brisebois (@loveretail) shares with @CTVNews why it’s so important for consumers to get the full picture before making a purchase
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Premier Ford officially called an election for February 27, 2025, putting Ontario’s government into caretaker mode – stalling policy reforms and delaying advocacy timelines for at least a month. Read more on what it means for retailers
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While this is certainly welcome news and a relief for retailers, businesses, and Canadians, we may not be out of the woods yet. RCC will continue to monitor the evolving situation, update members, and continue to work with partners and government.
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The Trump administration’s decision to impose a tariff on all Cdn imports threatens the stability of the Cadn and US economies - increasing costs to retailers, impacting consumer prices, and placing strain on households already facing economic challenges.
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🎙️ This week on The Voice of Retail #podcast, Carl Boutet, author of Blind Spot: Navigating the Unseen Effects of Technology on Commerce, shares his journey into academia, retail trends from NRF 2025, AI’s evolving role, and the future of tech in commerce.
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📢 Nominations for the Retail Secure Legends Awards close NEXT FRIDAY FEB 7! We know you have a team member who goes above and beyond to keep your store safe. This is the perfect way to celebrate these unsung heroes in retail loss prevention. 🔗
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