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August 21, 2020

Competition Bureau Using Amazon Canada as a ‘Scapegoat’ Amid Incredible Online Growth

August 21, 2020/ Guest User
Competition Bureau Using Amazon Canada as a ‘Scapegoat’ Amid Incredible Online Growth

Amazon’s phenomenal growth in Canadian market share is concerning to many according to experts.

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August 21, 2020/ Guest User/ Comment
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Mario Toneguzzi, Amazon, ecommerce, Amazon.ca
November 18, 2019

A Tailored Plan for Retailers to Successfully Combat the Disruptors

November 18, 2019/ Guest User
A Tailored Plan for Retailers to Successfully Combat the Disruptors

Antony Karabus discusses how this disruption represents a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour that will accelerate as a new generation of digital and value-savvy consumers become an even greater economic engine.

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November 18, 2019/ Guest User/ Comment
Omnichannel retail, Antony Karabus, Amazon, GlobalData, HRC Advisory
October 29, 2019

Amazon Launches ‘Amazon Business’ in Canada and Competitors Should be Concerned [Analysis]

October 29, 2019/ Craig Patterson
Amazon Launches ‘Amazon Business’ in Canada and Competitors Should be Concerned [Analysis]

The e-commerce behemoth could gain significant market share from retailers such as Staples and Best Buy while potentially putting online players such as Grand & Toy out of business altogether. 

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October 29, 2019/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Amazon
June 28, 2019

Amazon Dominates Minds of Canadians Purchasing Online: Expert

June 28, 2019/ Mario Toneguzzi
Amazon Dominates Minds of Canadians Purchasing Online: Expert

The ecommerce behemoth is seeing rapid growth in Amazon Prime subscribers as the retailer gains market share at the expense of competitors. 

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June 28, 2019/ Mario Toneguzzi/ Comment
Mario Toneguzzi, Amazon
May 02, 2019

BRIEF: Decathlon to Open Ottawa Location, J.Crew Closes Store, GRAIL Shoe Concept Shuttered

May 02, 2019/ Craig Patterson
BRIEF: Decathlon to Open Ottawa Location, J.Crew Closes Store, GRAIL Shoe Concept Shuttered

Other News: Richemont Opens Montblanc and Vacheron Constantin in Vancouver, Rudsak Opens Concept Store, Dior Opens 1st Canadian Fragrance Boutique, First Ballet School to Open in a Canadian Mall, Amazon Announces Significant Retail Successes in Canada.

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May 02, 2019/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
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Julia Marchionda, Craig Patterson, Decathlon, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Designer Brands Inc., GRAIL, CBRE Vancouver, Luxury Zone YVR, Montblanc, Vacheron Constantin, Hermes, KOTN, Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, Christian Dior, Goh Ballet, Bayview Village Shopping Centre, Rudsak, Les Galeries de la Capitale, Amazon, J. Crew
December 11, 2018

Amazon Reveals that ‘Amazon Prime’ Orders in Canada Doubled in 2018 [Infographic]

December 11, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Amazon Reveals that ‘Amazon Prime’ Orders in Canada Doubled in 2018 [Infographic]

The retail behemoth has captured the attention, not to mention wallets, of Canadians in a big way by offering a wide range of products as well as music, video and other services.

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December 11, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Amazon
November 20, 2018

Amazon Opens First-Ever Alexa Smart Home Retail Space in Canada [Photos]

November 20, 2018/ Christopher Lui
Amazon Opens First-Ever Alexa Smart Home Retail Space in Canada [Photos]

This interactive and immersive experience centre, located at North America’s busiest retail centre, allows shoppers to experience what it is like to live inside a fully integrated Alexa-powered smart home.

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November 20, 2018/ Christopher Lui/ Comment
Christopher Lui, Amazon, CF Toronto Eaton Centre
July 12, 2018

Canadian Retailers Prepare for Monday’s Amazon Prime Day 

July 12, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Canadian Retailers Prepare for Monday’s Amazon Prime Day 

Small and medium businesses are gearing up for an event that, in some instances, has become their top-selling day of the year.

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July 12, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Amazon
February 22, 2018

Why Amazon Go is a ‘No-Go’ for Most Retailers

February 22, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Why Amazon Go is a ‘No-Go’ for Most Retailers

As much as check-out lines are the bane of retailing, cashier-less checkout is not a panacea for the challenges brick-and-mortar retailers in Canada are facing. By Mark Ryski, Founder & CEO HeadCount Corporation.

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February 22, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ 1 Comment
Mark Ryski, HeadCount Corporation, Amazon
January 28, 2018

Canadian Whole Foods Stores Examined Under Amazon Ownership

January 28, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi
Canadian Whole Foods Stores Examined Under Amazon Ownership

Reports of issues in US locations promoted Field Agent to tour and survey consumers visiting Whole Foods' Canadian stores.

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January 28, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi/ 1 Comment
Mario Toneguzzi, Amazon, Whole Foods, Field Agent
January 07, 2018

2018 Canadian Retail Forecast [Analysis]

January 07, 2018/ Craig Patterson
2018 Canadian Retail Forecast [Analysis]

We’re predicting that this year will be one of highs and lows — Sears Canada will shutter, Nordstrom Rack will enter Canada, marijuana will be legalized, and plenty of other developments.

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January 07, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ 1 Comment
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November 28, 2017

Loblaw on the Defensive as the Amazon Bogeyman Lurks

November 28, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Loblaw on the Defensive as the Amazon Bogeyman Lurks

Homegrown retailers are taking steps to combat significant disruption in the Canadian grocery industry. 

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November 28, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Sylvain Charlebois, The Conversation, Loblaws, Amazon, Grocery
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