Retail Council of Canada

Catch up on this week's retail news, including Couche-Tard's CEO optimistic despite rising fuel costs, big warehouses back in demand, and more! hubs.ly/Q047D8p10 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q047D7Dh0

In 2025, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received over 112,000 fraud reports, with losses exceeding $704 million. RCC is proud to partner with RH-ISAC to provide members the tools needed to protect against fraud and other digital risks. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04793JV0

On this Encore episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, Martha McKimm, Co-Founder of Hopson Grace, and Shelley Simpson, Founder of Mud Australia, talks about the art and business of modern retail. hubs.ly/Q046ZtcD0

Good news! You have more time to submit for #RCCERA26 🎉 Submissions are now open until March 27th Don't miss this extra opportunity to be celebrated for raising the bar in #retail across Canada! Explore all award categories and register now hubs.ly/Q046Yg1t0

The future of Canadian retail is being written right now. And the people writing it will be on stage at #RCCSTORE26. This year's lineup brings together the executives, economists, and #retail leaders directing where the industry goes from here: hubs.ly/Q046lkcL0

RCC's Retail Conditions Quarterly: Winter Edition 2026 captures how weather disruptions shaped January, what February's modest rebound signals, and looks ahead to what retailers are prioritizing in 2026: people, store growth, and top-line performance. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q046fhrM0

Catch up on this week's retail news, including Indigo trying to bring back pocket paperbacks, Walmart expanding its digital shelf labels, and more! hubs.ly/Q046DGq90 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q046DhSk0

RCC will continue to monitor this development and provide members with updates and guidance as more details become available. Read more retailcouncil.org/manitoba-makes…

Manitoba will require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces starting August 2026. The government estimates the annual cost could be up to $25 per employee, totaling approximately $8 million in new costs for Manitoba employers province-wide.

Québec Solidaire has introduced Bill 392 to reduce food waste, requiring some businesses to formalize food donation partnerships. RCC notes retailers already run strong programs and will monitor the proposal closely. Read more hubs.ly/Q046q07b0

🖥️ AI agents are already browsing, comparing, and completing purchases on behalf of consumers. Join Visa Canada for a webinar breaking down what this actually means for your retail business and the steps you can take today to stay ahead of the shift. 🔗 hubs.ly/Q0460t9P0

🌟 Behind every #RCCERA26 award is a panel of people who truly know excellence when they see it. Introducing the jurors for the RCC Excellence in Retailing Awards: hubs.ly/Q046507g0 ⌛Submissions close THIS Friday, March 13, 2026! retailawards.ca

This International Women's Day, Retail Council of Canada honours the women who bring retail to life. We are committed to an industry where their talent is recognized, their voices are heard, and their ambitions have no ceiling. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInRetail

In this episode of the The Voice of Retail #podcast, Rui Rodrigues, executive LP advisor to RCC, discusses the rise of ORC, why violence in stores is increasing, and how online marketplaces have become a distribution channel for stolen goods. 🎧 hubs.ly/Q045WDQS0

Retailers, we see the work you're doing in these areas. Now it's time for the entire industry to recognize it! Explore all categories here: hubs.ly/Q045VXGd0 ⏰ Only ONE WEEK left to apply for RCC’s Excellence in Retailing Awards! Apply by March 13, 2026. #RCCERA26

Catch up on this week's retail news, including Canadian Tire's Greg Hicks as Outstanding CEO of the Year, Kroger tapping inventory drones, and more! hubs.ly/Q045SbW-0 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: hubs.ly/Q045Sbls0

Nova Scotia’s 2026–27 budget introduces major cuts and a significant deficit as population growth slows. The province is launching a four-year plan to reduce spending, including cutting 1,000+ public service jobs. Read More hubs.ly/Q045xY8t0

Framed as questions supporting provincial sovereignty, the outcome could affect workforce availability for retailers and quick service restaurants. Read More retailcouncil.org/alberta-announ…

The Government of Alberta will hold a provincial referendum on immigration policy and broader constitutional issues when Albertans go to the polls on October 19, 2026.

The Quebec government announced the expansion of its pilot project on extended retail hours. Effective March 11, 2026, retailers may voluntarily open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week (excluding holidays), for a one-year period. Read More hubs.ly/Q045xX0t0