What are the new rules for ‘hybrid’ retail? (Facebook Live chat)
The dichotomy of selling either online or in person no longer exists. Growing consumer expectations, and a familiarity with…
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Amsterdam-based Spaces will open coworking location in Montreal
Amsterdam-based coworking company Spaces is opening its second Canadian location in Montreal’s Mile End neighbourhood…
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify gets physical
The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using…
Smooth Commerce powering Basil Box mobile order ahead and loyalty app
Smooth Commerce, a mobile order and payment solution for retail verticals, has launched the Basil Box App for iOS and Android.…
New physical space, services marketplace lead flurry of Shopify Unite announcements
Today at Shopify’s Unite partner and developer conference in Toronto, the company announced new features and products…
R|T: The Retail Times – Shop.ca returns! Here’s some coupons
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Shop.ca relaunches with coupons and content focus
Shop.ca has relaunched its platform with a focus on providing coupons alongside retail content and shopping guides. It’s…
Hack To Start Ep.193: Vibhu Norby, founder and CEO of B8ta
Vibhu Norby is the co-founder and CEO of B8ta, a new store designed for discovering, trying, and buying the latest tech products,…
Amazon to add 3,000 Vancouver tech jobs via Hub expansion
Amazon has announced it will expand its Vancouver tech hub with a new office that will bring 3,000 new jobs to the city. Amazon…
Today in company updates: Flashfood expands to US, Mogo hits new milestone, CineSend powers Tribeca Film Festival
Canadian startups across the country have new announcements to share. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers.…
R|T: The Retail Times – Amazon doubles its profit
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Announcing the Retail Times newsletter Frank And Oak contest winners
Recently, BetaKit teamed up with Canadian startup Frank And Oak to give our readers staying up-to-date on the latest in retail…
Today in tech hires: Dialogue repatriates former Rothschild VP, Lightspeed gets new CFO
Over the past week, two Canadian tech companies announced major additions to their teams. Here’s the latest update on their…
Hawk Incentives joins Kik’s Kin ecosystem to boost transaction activity
Kik has announced that Hawk Incentives, a company owned by Blackhawk Network, has joined its Kin ecosystem as a partner. Hawk…
ChefHero raises $12.6 million to build wholesale marketplace for independent restaurants
Toronto-based ChefHero, which allows restaurant owners and their staff to order wholesale food and supplies, has raised $12.6…