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Grocers are seeing extremely high demand for beer and wine but aren’t experiencing any significant supply issues. Shelves are being restocked in short order and on a regular basis. Read More: https://lnkd.in/di_g2ENZ #Retail #Ontario Michelle Wasylyshen

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗣𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘆 • CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year in June, down from 2.9% in May, mainly due to slower gasoline price growth. • Grocery prices increased by 2.1% in June, up from 1.5% in May, marking the second consecutive month of accelerated growth. • Household operations, furnishings, and equipment prices dropped by 0.9%, clothing and footwear by 3.1%, while health and personal care prices grew by 3.0%. Read more in the StatCan analysis: https://hubs.ly/Q02GMh8K0 View the inflation components graph: https://hubs.ly/Q02GN03X0

Hundreds of digital, brand, marketing, and technology retail leaders gather every year at RCC’s Retail Marketing Conference for meaningful dialogue and insight-sharing on the topics that are driving change and growth in retail. Join us this year for another full day of cutting-edge sessions, expert insights, and game-changing networking focused on marketing in retail. Register now and save $100 with Early Bird rates, plus an additional 20% group discount! https://lnkd.in/gb82_zYG

In this week's episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, Susan O’Brien, EVP and Chief Brand & Customer Officer at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), reflects on her extensive remit, which includes overseeing all aspects of CTC’s brand, long-term strategy regarding customer insights, as well as CTC's sponsorship, community, and ESG initiatives. Don't miss out on this episode! Listen now https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm4l00

Catch up on this week's retail news, including sensory hours at Walmart Canada, the dispute at B.C. Ports, and more! https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm2_W0 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm3lk0

Empower your retail district managers into high-performing leaders with the RCC-endorsed Graff Retail Inc. District Management Training! Industry veterans Kevin Graff and Linda Montalbano will guide your Retail District Managers through an immersive online experience to equip them with vital skills, business acumen, and effective tools for guiding their teams to excellence. 📈 Classes run September 9 to November 8, 2024. Enroll now to benefit from Early Adopter rate of $1,495! https://hubs.ly/Q02GfvL40 #Retail #Retailtraining #OnlineCourse

Learn how iconic retailers like Walmart Canada are using #AI to drive business growth at RCC's Retail Marketing Conference 2024! 🚀 Join Michon Williams, Walmart Canada's Chief Technology Officer, as she pulls back the curtain on how they leverage AI to empower associates and enhance the customer experience through seamless tech integration. Plus, get a sneak peek at their exciting plans as part of their commitment to a people-powered, tech-driven future. Grab your #RCCRetailMarketing tickets now and save $100 with Early Bird rates! https://lnkd.in/gb82_zYG

Don't miss this week's episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast featuring DUER founder and CEO Gary Lenet. Discover how this Vancouver-based brand pioneers performance fabrics beyond denim, crafting bottoms, tops, and outerwear for both men and women. With a global wholesale network spanning over 1,000 doors, six retail locations across Canada and the US, and a rapidly growing North American e-commerce footprint, DUER aims to be plastic fibre-free by 2028. 🎙️Tune in to this episode now: https://hubs.ly/Q02FrrNC0