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Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct.
Read more: Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct.It’s taken a while, but Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct is now fully implemented and operational. The grocery industry’s major players have all signed on to the code, “bringing more fairness, transparency, and predictability to Canada’s grocery supply chain and for consumers.” What is this code? Well, Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP)…
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Building loyal Canadian customers.
Read more: Building loyal Canadian customers.Canadians love their loyalty programs. The relationship started in 1958 with the introduction of Canadian Tire money, and loyalty-program love has blossomed over the decades. (We’ve addressed the country’s loyalty to – well, ‘loyalty’ – in earlier posts.) Studies identifying the characteristics of Canadian loyalty program members have found that: Loyalty programs enable retailers to…
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Selling to Canadians online.
Read more: Selling to Canadians online.One of the best ways to reach Canadian consumers is via online sales. While third-party platforms (like Amazon or Walmart’s) can offer entry into a new market, many foreign businesses opt to sell their products through their own websites. However, customizing your website for your target market is vital for success. Below are some things…
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Seasonal markets: a growth tool for small businesses.
Read more: Seasonal markets: a growth tool for small businesses.Holiday markets are a great way to get your small business noticed this shopping season. As per Toronto Market Week: When people think of markets, they often think of farmers’ markets, which run only during the summer months. What many small business owners fail to realize is that markets pretty much run year-round. Whether that’s…
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Athleisure in Canada.
Read more: Athleisure in Canada.Canadians embrace athleisure. They enjoy an active lifestyle that includes hiking, skiing, and cycling – all activities requiring functional clothing. ‘Athleisure’ has become popular in Canada, a byproduct of post-pandemic movements that include a growing acceptance of casual wear in the workplace, and a cultural shift toward comfort and practicality that has brought casual dressing…
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Selling to Canadians online.
Read more: Selling to Canadians online.Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and 2025 is off to a roaring start. We’re back to work here, offering up information for businesses looking to introduce their products and/or services to Canada. And one of the best ways to reach Canadian consumers is via online sales. While third-party platforms…
