Canada’s consumer price index rose 3 per cent on a year-over-year basis in August as energy remains a critical factor for inflation going forward. … READ MORE >
Consumer products
Economic pain looms for both Canada and U.S. as tensions escalate
A tit-for-tat trade war is a lose-lose game economically for Canada and the U.S.—and the latest developments symbolize a significant step up in tensions. … READ MORE >
Canada loses jobs in August as trade tensions cloud outlook
Canada’s job losses in August undid some of the gains from July—and the outlook going forward is murky due to uncertainty caused by ongoing U.S. trade tensions. … READ MORE >
From AI-assisted discovery to purchase: Closing the consumer trust gap
The gap between AI-assisted research and AI-driven purchasing represents one of retail’s biggest opportunities. … READ MORE >
Cautious optimism for Canada’s economy despite tariff tension
The latest data shows a solid, growing Canadian economy despite the concerns elicited by recent trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs. … READ MORE >
Consumer products M&A update: Recovery pauses amid renewed uncertainty
The 2026 resurgence of robust consumer products mergers and acquisitions activity is on hold, for now. … READ MORE >
Diving deeper into why Canada revised its U.S. seafood tariffs
Canada changed course and excluded U.S. seafood from its list of new tariffs—go a little deeper and you’ll see that supply chains are the core issue at play. … READ MORE >
Inflation rises to 3% in Canada as global energy volatility persists
Canada’s CPI rose in July while core inflation measures remained slightly below target. This suggests that as of now, inflation remains a result of oil prices as opposed to being broadly entrenched in Canada’s economy. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school outlook: Record on the surface; K-shaped underneath
Businesses that plan inventory, pricing and messaging around a bifurcated, careful-but-willing consumer will be best positioned as back-to-school gives way to the holidays. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index falls to 2.8% due to lower gas prices
Canada’s latest consumer price index data and inflation statistics mark a firm return to price stability—but uncertainty persists regarding energy prices. … READ MORE >