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How to Make AI Work for your Furniture Business

When it comes to perceiving customer needs, AI can be one of the most effective tools for driving traffic that coverts to sales and creates long-term customer loyalty. Read more.

Message from the Editor

Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) continues to make headlines. In its most recent announcement, the embattled retailer has inked a deal with a British Columbia-based billionaire and prominent Canadian shopping centre owner to sell more than two dozen store leases. At present, it's unknown how much real estate mogul Weihong (Ruby) Liu bought the leases for or which of HBC’s 96 locations she owns, including whether the company's Toronto flagship location is included. Regardless, Canada's oldest company is entering a new phase.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

Feature

Dorel Home to Further Restructure as Revenues Fall

Dorel Industries has reported a steep 8.7 per cent year-over-year decline in its first quarter revenue, marking nearly three years of consecutive quarterly losses. Read more.

Who's in your Corner?

Most independent retail owners wear multiple hats, but who is supporting them? In this issue of Retail Pulse™, we reach out to Canadian retailers to discuss their vendor partnerships, what it means and how retailers rely on vendor support so they can work on their businesses — not just in them. Read more.

Latest News

IMM Cologne Selects Central Theme for 2026 Event

Koelnmesse, the team behind IMM Cologne, has announced the central theme for its trade fair, which returns January 2026, after this year's show was cancelled. Read more.

Culp Completes Sale of Manufacturing Facility

Culp Inc., provider of fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential and commercial furniture, has sold its mattress fabric manufacturing facility in Quebec. Read more.

NKBA, HPMA Forge Strategic Alliance

The National Kitchen and Bath Association has partnered with the official sponsor and organizer of the world’s largest home furnishings trade show. Read more.

Billionaire B.C. Mall Owner Snaps Up 28 HBC Leases

Hudson's Bay Company's dramatic restructuring is entering a new phase as it has agreed to assign more than two dozen of its store leases to Weihong (Ruby) Liu. Read more.

KitchenAid Chooses Brighter Vibe for 2025

In contrast to last year’s pick, Salt Blue, KitchenAid's 2025 colour of the year is Butter, which was chosen to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Read more.

RCC Ends Search for New President, CEO

The Retail Council of Canada has announced Kim Furlong will succeed Diane Brisebois in the coming months to lead the organization into its next era. Read more.

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