E-commerce

• Canadian small businesses say they feel squeezed by Amazon power ‘imbalance’

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business heard most of its members are facing difficulty competing in an online economy increasingly dominated by e-commerce giants.

  Economy

  Nov 16, 2023
  
• What is Temu, the app that asks users to ‘shop like a billionaire’?

  Temu is rapidly becoming one of the most popular apps for Canadians to shop online. Here's what you should know about concerns associated with the e-commerce app.

  Consumer

  Aug 20, 2023
  
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• Amazon’s latest pitch: Save $10 by skipping delivery. Here’s how it works

  Amazon is pitching a new option to some customers that could allow it to save money on delivery costs by having shoppers pick up their own packages.

  Money

  May 9, 2023
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• Lightspeed to hire, shift focus to premium clients after layoffs

  Lightspeed laid off 300 workers last month amid widespread cuts in the tech industry. About 50 per cent of those who departed were in management positions.

  Economy

  Feb 2, 2023
• E-commerce company Lightspeed cutting about 300 jobs

  The e-commerce company says the move represents about 10 per cent of its head count-related operating expenditures, with half of the cost reduction coming from management.

  Economy

  Jan 17, 2023
• ‘Incredible challenges’: Shopify president reflects on layoffs and retail’s future

  Shopify President Harley Finkelstein says the Ottawa-based e-commerce company has had to make 'tough decisions' including layoffs as it adjusts to the post-pandemic economy.

  Tech

  Dec 13, 2022
• Shopify shares surge as execs chart path back to profitability following layoffs

  Shopify's shares surged on Thursday as its president said the e-commerce company will return to profitability following missed bets and layoffs earlier this year.

  Tech

  Oct 27, 2022
• ‘It’s coming’: Lethbridge businesses see increasing foot traffic

  When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kristopher Bryan and his business partner were forced to move their Lethbridge store Silla online as restrictions kept people at home.

  Economy

  Oct 6, 2022
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• Michele Romanow’s Clearco cuts 60 more employees in latest tech sector layoffs

  Clearco, Michele Romanow's e-commerce investing company, will cut 60 more positions after laying off a quarter of its workforce earlier this summer.

  Tech

  Aug 30, 2022
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• Shopify’s big e-commerce bet failed. What does that signal for retail’s future?

  Shopify says its big bet on e-commerce accelerating didn't pan out, leading to layoffs this week. What does that mean for the future of retail, post-pandemic?

  Consumer

  Jul 27, 2022