Rewind cuts 27 percent of staff as its growth slows in parallel to Shopify
Amid downturn, e-commerce slowdown, Rewind targets breakeven.
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R|T: The Retail Times – SkipTheDishes gets a new CEO…again
Plus: Sobeys pays more than expected for cyber-breach.
Shopify enterprise merchants can now use Google’s AI tools to improve searchability
Google Cloud’s integration increases access to Google’s search and browsing technologies.
Canada Drives undergoing restructuring as it files for creditor protection
“The rising costs of holding inventory…has made this specific business model no longer viable.”
Amazon won’t confirm how many Canadians impacted by forthcoming 9,000 employee layoffs
Worldwide cuts will impact AWS, PXT, advertising, and Twitch teams.
Proptech startup Operto raises $34.4 million CAD to open the door to new markets, literally
Operto eyes bringing its electronic check-in and check-out experience to more hotels.
R|T: The Retail Times – Amazon’s belt-tightening is causing concerns
Plus: Uber rumoured to spin off freight division.
Sanctuary marks first commercial test of “human-like” robots in Mark’s clothing store
The robot can pick and pack merchandise, fold, and label items among other tasks.
R|T: The Retail Times – The Shopify divide: manager or crafter?
Plus: Amazon pauses long awaited construction
Daily Blends raises $2.7 million CAD, signs Metrolinx deal to deploy smart vending machines
Healthy vending machines are coming to public transit stations, college campuses across Canada.
Lightspeed COO Brandon Nussey to depart in latest C-suite shakeup
The COO is the latest in a string of exec changes at Lightspeed.
Sonder lays off 14 percent of staff as it aims to become cash flow positive in 2023
Move marks Sonder’s second round of significant cuts since going public last year.
Fresh Prep acquires fellow Vancouver food delivery startup Peko
Fresh Prep says deal will help the sustainable meal kit company tackle food waste.
From desk to doorstep: KitchenMate expands smart food kiosk to condo market
As hybrid and remote work prevail, KitchenMate brings its Gen2 closer to home.
Shopify changes employee compensation model: “being a manager now has no effect on compensation”
Shopify employees are now either managers or crafters, but not both.