Rising prices reshape back-to-school shopping

As rising prices put pressure on family budgets, Canadian parents are taking a more strategic approach to back-to-school shopping.

Siddhanth Mookerjee, professor of marketing at McGill University, says families are starting earlier and making multiple shopping trips to find the best value on clothing, shoes and school supplies.

Canada seeks stronger trade ties beyond the U.S.

As Canada faces the threat of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in exports, Ottawa is looking to reduce its long-term dependence on its largest trading partner. Saibal Ray, professor of supply chain management at McGill Desautels, says expanding trade relationships in Asia and other markets could strengthen Canada’s resilience over time.

Merch pop-ups reshape the concert experience

As concert merchandise pop-ups become a standard feature of major music tours, Ariana Grande’s Montreal shop drew thousands of fans seeking exclusive items and a shared experience.

Dunkin’ set to re-enter Canada with 100-Restaurant Plan

Dunkin’ is set to make its Canadian comeback, with Montreal-based Foodtastic announcing plans for at least 100 restaurants over the next two years, beginning in Quebec and Ontario. However, nostalgia alone may not be enough to guarantee a successful return, according to Carl Boutet, a lecturer at McGill’s Bensadoun School of Retail Management.