Shopify acquires search startup Vantage Discovery for undisclosed amount
Shopify CTO hints that Vantageâs AI-powered platform could help merchants advertise.
Retail
The âbuy Canadianâ movement is fuelling growth for TruLOCAL’s food subscription
TruLOCAL says it’s a US tariffs beneficiary with 193-percent subscription growth in February.
Shopify merchants can now prompt AI to design a store theme
Merchants can generate up to three free personalized themes with a description of their business.
Shopifyâs latest SEC filings show potential to become US-domiciled, TD analyst warns
Canadaâs largest tech company names New York executive office in new 10-K filing.
Former EventMobi, Voiceflow leaders secure $2 million CAD to tackle retail merchandising with Merchkit
Startup aims to help retailers cut product launch timelines, operational costs via AI.
Prosus to acquire SkipTheDishes parent company JustEat Takeaway in $6.2-billion deal
Prosus to take JustEat Takeaway private and plans to maintain its key brands.
Temu opens marketplace to Canadian vendors as ‘buy Canadian’ push picks up
Eligible Canadian businesses can now sell products to Canadian consumers directly on Temu.
Black merchants disheartened after Shopify guts another Equitable Commerce program
Following end of Build Native, access to Build Black Slack channel locked at start of Black History Month.
Shopify expands Affirm partnership to bring BNPL offering to Canadian merchants
Affirm has powered Shop Pay Installments for US-based merchants since 2021.
FinTech startup Reach sells majority stake to US-based Primus Capital
Calgary company looks to expand global reach and help clients navigate tariffs with new PE owner.
Clutch recovers valuation and eyes growth with $50-million Series D round
Online car seller has gone through âfair share of existential crises,â but is ready to build again, CEO says.
Shopifyâs strong Q4 earnings complicated by Kanye West Nazi T-shirt controversy
The e-commerce firm has removed Westâs store for violating its recently modified terms.
Reliant on US materials and production, Canadian consumer goods startups could be caught in trade war crossfire
Pet food company Healthybud says Canadaâs retaliatory tariffs will take a bigger bite out of its margins.
Dax Dasilva on staying public, Lightspeedâs plans for growth, and hiring in MontrĂ©al
Lightspeed sets focus on company’s âtwo crown jewels,â North American retail and European hospitality.
Lightspeed to stay public company after strategic review
Lightspeed stock drops sharply despite share buyback promise following fiscal Q3 2025 earnings.