Online Shopping
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Online ordering means many homes cluttered with stuff: Winnipeg organizerA Winnipeg organizing expert says a byproduct of the shift to online ordering amid the COVID-19 pandemic is that many homes have become cluttered with too much stuff.HealthJun 25
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Grocery work shifting amid increasing automation and online sales, Ontario report findsA sweeping new report on the state of Ontario's grocery industry paints a picture of a sector where jobs are rapidly changing as retailers dive deeper into e-commerce, automation.ConsumerMay 26
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Why a strong Canadian dollar isn’t an excuse to indulge in ‘retail therapy’The loonie has been trading above 81 cents US for seven days in a row and currency analysts say it could climb further in coming months.MoneyApr 30
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Porch pirates: Parcel theft rising in Okanagan with more residents now shopping onlineThe growth in package deliveries has led to an increase in what are called porch pirates -- people who steal parcels from the front doors of homes.ConsumerMar 24
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Western University grads develop app to take sizing hassle out of online shoppingA new app called SizeWize created by Western University graduates aims to simplify the process of ordering clothing online by using consumers’ own sizing information.CanadaMar 7
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Federated Co-operatives’ energy sales dropped $1.3B in 2020, annual report saysOverall, FCL finished the year with $177 million in net profit; it's a big number, but dwarfs compared to its annual sales of $7.9 billion.EconomyMar 1
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Coronavirus: Saskatoon thrifting community hits its stride during COVID-19 pandemicA University of Regina economist says the substantial increase in thrift-interest is the result of a perfect storm: layoffs, tightened budgets, and increased free-time.CanadaFeb 26
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Toronto man charged after alleged fraud involving online shopping returnsPackages were dropped off at Canada Post offices but 'unknown to Canada Post, the man had put a device in the package which would eventually remove the labels,' police alleged.CrimeFeb 20
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Fresh off Q4 profit, Shopify to focus on fulfilment, international market to sustain pandemic surgeShopify executives said they plan to pour money into strengthening its delivery fulfilment network and targeting international brands that would benefit from e-commerce.MoneyFeb 17
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Peterborough businesses adapt to online models for sales and services during pandemic'Online is huge. Everyone is spending a lot of time on their phones and laptops. It's key for modern businesses' says Joel Wiebe of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.EconomyJan 26
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