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August 21, 2025

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Tips to Effectively Elevate your E-commerce Strategy

A successful e-commerce strategy boosts customer conversion and retention. What motivates consumers to buy online in the current economic climate? Read more.

Message from the Editor

In July, I sold our family home of nearly 15 years, making our property one of the 6,100 that changed hands — the most activity recorded in the month since 2021. There's much talk amongst real estate professionals that this country's most populous city is back to a slow recovery after a challenging winter and spring amid high economic uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war. But while the surge in home sales echoes a return of buyer confidence, it's much too soon to label the recent turn of events as a comeback. Eyes are on the fall housing market in Toronto, and whether the shift will continue.

Clare Tattersall, Editor

Feature

How Leaders can Influence Through Language

Leaders who use persuasive language inspire and energize their team, driving engagement, commitment and performance toward shared goals and objectives. Read more.

Cultivating Talent and Retention in Home Goods Retail

From sales floor to CEO, Masoud Negad of Tepperman's, an independent, 100-year-old, nine-store furniture powerhouse based in southwestern Ontario, delves into how retailers can retain great people, pass down institutional knowledge and adapt the showroom experience to Gen Z values. Read more.

Latest News

The Newest Issue is Now Available Online

Black Sheep Mattress Co.'s sustainability-first approach to mattress-making, succession planning options, conversion rate optimization, mastering inventory control and more! Read more.

Canadian Housing Market Warms Up in July

National home sales continued to climb in July, building on gains recorded over the previous three months, driven again by the Greater Toronto Area. Read more.

Furniture Industry Trade Fair Coming to India

Koelnmesse Pvt Ltd., the Indian subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, has announced the launch of a new business-to-business event, IMM India. Read more.

Urban Barn Celebrates Coast-to-Coast Presence

Canadian-owned contemporary furniture and home decor retailer Urban Barn has unveiled it opened its first store on the East Coast on Aug. 14. Read more.

Retail Giant Ikea Appoints First Non-Swedish CEO

Ikea has announced Juvencio Maeztu will soon take the helm of the world’s largest home furnishings retailer, replacing Jesper Brodin who has decided to move on. Read more.

Miele Expands Induction Range Portfolio

Premium home appliance manufacturer Miele has bolstered its induction range portfolio in Canada, with the introduction of a 36-inch model. Read more.

Upcoming Events

September 25, RCC Retail West, Vancouver, B.C.

September 25 - 28, IDS Vancouver, Vancouver, B.C.

October 7 - 8, eTail Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

October 25 - 29, Fall High Point Market, High Point, North Carolina

October 26 - 29, IDD Cologne, Cologne, Germany




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