RETAILERS ARE THE STOREFRONT TO ALBERTA’S ECONOMY
A vibrant retail sector drives economic growth, benefitting everyone. It is in government’s best interest to put job creation fundamentals in place to solidify consumer confidence about Alberta’s …

Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments.

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds Minister Flaherty’s recent announcement to eliminate a number of tariffs on goods used in manufacturing.

Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments.

The Senate committee studying the Canada-U.S. price gap has heard many experts declare that international manufacturers and distributors charge Canadian retailers much more than retailers in the U.S., says Retail Council of Canada (RCC).

Study on the potential reasons for price discrepancies in respect of certain goods between Canada and the United States.

People in Saskatchewan will head to the polls on November 7, 2011 to elect a new provincial government. Prior to the election campaign beginning, Retail Council of Canada released “Retail’s Election Agenda” outlining the priority items Saskatchew…

Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments.

Canadian retailers are always looking for ways to attract and retain talent, but competition for quality employees is high. With companies inside and outside of the industry vying for candidates’ attention, and many new players entering the Canadian …

RBC Insurance is a company of Royal Bank of Canada, one of Canada’s largest and most trusted companies and an institution whose history stretches back 150 years. Through our operating entities we provide a wide range of travel, life, health, home, au…

Sage Simply Accounting is accurate, easy-to-use accounting software that provides the insights and control needed for businesses committed to getting the numbers right and improving results. It is fully bilingual and Canadian-made/Canadian-supported fo…

Study data illuminates emerging trends that can help retailers as they work to counteract the inflationary hangover, and effectively reach, serve and retain today’s price-conscious consumers.

Dear member, As part of the BC government’s families’ first agenda, Family Day will become an annual, civic holiday in B.C. beginning February 18, 2013. For more details, please visit our website.

Lower Confidence, Soft Sales: Lack of Momentum Keeps Retail in Low Gear

Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to invite it’s members with retail stores in Toronto to participate in the Retail Job Fair on October 24, 2011. We have partnered with The City of Toronto – Youth Employment Partnerships (YEP) to organize this …

Marketing is important to the success of any business. Whether big or small, retailers that use their limited marketing resources effectively get the best results. This Retailer’s Guide will provide you with tips and tools to put together, and execute,…

Ontarians head to the polls on October 6, 2011 to elect a provincial government. Prior to the election campaign beginning, Retail Council of Canada released “Retail’s Election Agenda” outlining the priority items Ontario retailers want the next provinc…

Retail Energy & Sustainability Symposium. November 16, 2011 – Toronto Congress Centre. The Retail Energy & Sustainability Symposium serves retail environment professionals across Canada and focuses on all environmental aspects, including energy and sus…

To members… As you know, late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, the Alberta Progressive Conservative Association elected Alison Redford as Leader and Premier-designate. We wanted to share some context around this outcome. The October 1 vote of all…

TORONTO, Sep. 29, 2011 – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) welcomes the re-introduction of proposed amendments to Canada’s Copyright Act in Bill C-11 and regards the bill as a positive step towards modernizing Canada’s copyright laws. The draft legislatio…

On October 1st, Manitoba’s minimum wage will increase 50 cents to $10.00 an hour. This increase to Manitoba’s minimum wage of 50 cents takes place just 3 days before Manitobans go to the polls in the next provincial election.

Walter Beauchamp Tailors has been servicing its clients with fine bespoke garments since 1908 and continue to thrive today. According to Owner Terry Beauchamp, focus on quality product and service and understanding the customer has been the key to more…

Read about all of the industry-affecting trends and issues that were discussed during dynamic sessions at STORE 2011 – Canada’s Retail Conference, and find out which retailers were recognized at the Excellence in Retailer Awards for their positive co…

The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA), in consultation with the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and the B.C. Ministry of Environment, has been working on the launch of a Small Appliance Recycling Program in British Columbia. The program…

The retail industry has identified a groundbreaking opportunity to develop a national health and safety strategy through a retail health and safety association. The association would work within each province across Canada to fill a current leadership …

In our effort to keep you up to date on what is happening with health and safety, our Ontario partner, WSPS, has notified RCC of an upcoming safety blitz. During the month of October, the Ministry of Labour will be conducting an inspection blitz on Per…

Manitobans head to the polls on October 4, 2011 to elect a new provincial government. Prior to the election campaign beginning, Retail Council of Canada released “Retail’s Election Agenda” outlining the priority items Manitoba retailers want the next p…

RCC was approached by the local Yonge Bloor Bay Business Association to participate in a walkabout with Chief Blair. The Chief was joined by several of his senior officers and division heads. RCC was represented by Anne Kothawala, Matthew Hall, Robyn R…

In addition to many traditional challenges associated with running a small business – limited time and resources; marketing; finding and keeping top talent; supply chain management-independents are also looking for a high-tech edge, while maintaining t…

VANCOUVER, Aug. 26, 2011 /CNW/ – Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Shelfspace acknowledge the decision of British Columbians today who have voted for change in the HST referendum. We commit to continue working with the Clarke Government to ensure a sm…

Canadian retailers are always looking for ways to attract and retain talent, but competition for quality employees is high. With companies inside and outside of the industry vying for candidates’ attention, and many new players entering the Canadian …

We all understand the importance of a first impression. Whether we are meeting a new supplier, a new investor or even our future in-laws – we all want to make a good impression straight away. Find out how fellow independents have managed to do this thr…

The retail industry has a significant impact on the economic health and vitality of your province. Retail is Canada’s second largest employer, as such retailers have several important priorities that the next provincial government must address to ensur…

In a global online survey of nearly 1,000 executives in the financial services, technology, telecommunications and retail industries, this report explores opportunities and barriers to the adoption of mobile payments, and provides insight into the forc…

Independent retailers are the lifeblood of Canadian communities, contributing not only to the health of the country’s economy, but to the health and wellbeing of the citizens that they serve. To celebrate the contributions made by independent retailers…