Air Canada has unveiled a range of ‘eUpgrades’ for the relaunch of its Aeroplan program. These improvements will make it for Air Canada Status members to upgrade flights and gain benefits Like almost all companies in the aviation industry, Air Canada has suffered in 2020 due to the pandemic. It’s revamped Aeroplan seeks to…
BMO is set to launch a new support system to help small businesses across Canada, in both rural and urban areas, the company had announced The banking company has said they are looking to directly help businesses that are “acutely affected” by the pandemic. The system is also looking to support minority and women…
The Royal Bank of Canada has announced the results of the Canada United scheme, designed to help local and small businesses during the pandemic by offering support and tools to help set up for ecommerce Raising C$14 million for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund, it will be distributed to businesses to help…
Walmart Canada is set to partner with payment services firm Interac, as the company moves towards further expanding its ecommerce business The partnership, which will allow customers the option to purchase services and merchandise on proprietary wallets, adds to a number of agreements Walmart has reached in providing shoppers with more options for paying,…
A study conducted by PayPal has shown the rapid rate of ecommerce growth in Canada and how it has accelerated with small businesses across the country Titled ‘Business of Change: PayPal Canada Small Business Study’, the findings show that two in three (67%) surveyed accept payment online, and just under half (47%) have only…
Writing in Toronto Life, Satish Kanwar, vice-president of product for Spotify said that ecommerce is the best chance for small businesses not just to stay alive, but to also improve how they serve customers “Since the onset of lockdown, we’ve seen a decade’s worth of e-commerce growth happen in a few short months, as…
Business across the city have joined up to HometownHub.com, a ecommerce platforms that allows stores from around Hamilton to sell online. Many traditional brick and mortar business had struggled due to effects of Covid-19. The scheme is aiming to boost trade and keep stores connected with customers. Created by HamiltonRising.com and ShopEatPlay.com, the free…
The worlds largest retailer will spend the money over the next 5 years as it aims to strengthen its ecommerce business The company has seen a massive surge in demand for its online services. Due to the pandemic, many shoppers are still extremely cautious at returning to stores Part of the investment will also see…
Sobeys parent company, Empire Company Ltd, will invest the money to grow its ecommerce business as it looks to drive up C$500 million in earnings The company plan, dubbed ‘Project Horizon’, was set to be announced in May, but was put on hold and adjusted due to effects if the pandemic and the steep…
A report by Statistics Canada found sales hit a record C$3.9 million in May as shoppers move to online as measures to combat Covid-19 were placed into effect This is a 99.3% rise from February of this year. Ecommerce sales have more then doubled compared to last year, an increase of 110.8% In contrast, the…