Retail Council of Canada

Retail is Canada's largest private-sector employer with over 2.3 million Canadians working in our industry. The sector annually generates over $91 billion in wages and employee benefits. Core retail sales (excluding vehicles and gasoline) were over $462B in 2022. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members represent more than two-thirds of core retail sales through small, medium, and large retail businesses across the country. This includes 54,000 storefronts including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, online merchants and quick service restaurants. Our grocery members alone represent more than 95 per cent of the market in Canada.



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Dec 03, 2024, 15:58 ET Retailers Warn of Major Losses and Business Failures if Canada Post Strike Continues

Strike and GST holiday mean businesses are losing sales in most critical time of the year. TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is again urging the federal government to take...

Nov 18, 2024, 07:11 ET 50% of Consumers Expect Free Shipping This Holiday: Retail Council of Canada Introduces Tech and AI-Driven Smarter Shipping with Machool to Help Retailers Deliver

TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce its partnership with Machool, an innovative shipping platform that leverages tech and AI technology to provide...

Oct 21, 2024, 07:12 ET Small and Midsized Businesses in Canada are Diversifying Sales Methods, Optimistic about Future Growth: New Retail Council of Canada Survey

SMBs are embracing digital sales channels and tools, but brick-and-mortar stores continue to be the preferred sales method TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has released a ...

Oct 18, 2024, 05:07 ET Canadians to Spend More This Holiday, But Spending Mindfully: Retail Council of Canada x Leger 2024 Holiday Shopping Survey

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC), in partnership with Leger 360, unveils the RCC X Leger 2024 Holiday Shopping Survey, showing that shoppers across Canada are determined...

Sep 12, 2024, 14:00 ET RCC and IAB Canada Join Forces to Boost Digital Retail Media Opportunities

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC), The Voice of Retail™ in Canada, and Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada), the leading representative of the digital...

Aug 13, 2024, 07:24 ET Back-to-school 2024: In-store shopping remains the preferred choice for consumers

TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) released its latest consumer study on back-to-school shopping expectations this year. One of the findings, nearly three out of four...

May 30, 2024, 08:24 ET Retail Council of Canada Reveals Winners of the 31st Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards

High-quality products and innovative flavour combinations elevate in-home entertaining TORONTO, May 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces the winners of the 31st Annual...

May 29, 2024, 07:38 ET Winners of the 2024 Excellence in Retailing Awards Announced

Retail Excellence Shines Bright at RCC's STORE 2024 Conference TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadian retailers have once again demonstrated their incredible innovation and leadership, setting new...

May 02, 2024, 07:15 ET Jennifer Grimm of LUX Beauty to Receive Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award from Retail Council of Canada

TORONTO, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces Jennifer Grimm, owner of LUX Beauty, as the recipient of the Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year Award. This...

Apr 30, 2024, 08:27 ET 2024 Excellence in Retailing Awards Finalists Announced

Environment submissions rise and fierce competition in design & marketing categories reflects retailers' focus on enhancing customer experiences TORONTO, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of...

Apr 25, 2024, 07:11 ET LCBO's Dr. George Soleas Named Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by Retail Council of Canada

TORONTO, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces Dr. George Soleas as the recipient of the Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year Award, part of its prestigious...

Apr 11, 2024, 07:09 ET 2024 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Finalists Set New Benchmarks

A landmark year for grocery innovation – flavor fusion, sustainability, and health TORONTO, April 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce the finalists of the 2024...

Apr 10, 2024, 12:00 ET Walter Lamothe to receive Retail Council of Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award

TORONTO, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce that Walter Lamothe, President & CEO of Bentley & Co LTD, a retail veteran with a distinguished career spanning...

Mar 28, 2024, 07:11 ET Dino Bianco, Chief Executive Officer, Kruger Products Inc., to receive 2024 Canadian Grand Prix Lifetime Achievement Award from Retail Council of Canada & Food, Health & Consumer Products of

TORONTO, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Food Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) are proud to announce that Dino Bianco, Chief Executive Officer of Kruger Products...

Mar 26, 2024, 07:11 ET Empire's Michael Medline to receive 2024 Canadian Grand Prix Trailblazer Award

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is honoured to announce Michael Medline, President & Chief Executive Officer of Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc., as the recipient ...

Mar 12, 2024, 07:11 ET Retail Council of Canada Announces Winners of the Inaugural Retail Secure Legends Awards

Recognizing Exceptional Leaders in Retail Safety TORONTO, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces the inaugural Retail Secure Legends Awards winners. These awards...

Dec 14, 2023, 11:15 ET Retail Council of Canada applauds move by Ontario Government to allow for grocery and convenience sales of beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Master Framework Agreement (MFA) with The Beer Store has never been about choice, convenience, or prices for customers. It has always been about serving the...

Oct 18, 2023, 06:00 ET Canadians set to spend a record $898 this holiday with 88% seeking ways to make their budgets go further.

Retail Council of Canada x Leger 2023 Holiday Shopping Survey Released TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The 6th annual RCC X Leger Holiday Shopping Survey from Retail Council of Canada (RCC) unveils...

Aug 10, 2023, 12:35 ET Survey: 1 in 4 Canadians will go shopping for back-to-school this year

TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - According to Retail Council of Canada's (RCC) Back-to-School 2023 Shopping Survey, people plan to spend carefully this year and are more focused on purchasing...

Jun 27, 2023, 15:13 ET Retail Council of Canada's Statement on the Competition Bureau's Report on Grocery Competition

TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to see that the Competition Bureau Retail Grocery Market Study Report did not make any finding that grocery profits have been...

Jun 13, 2023, 19:11 ET Retail Council of Canada's Statement on the AGRI Committee's Report on Food Price Inflation

TORONTO, June 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is encouraged by today's report by the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) on food price inflation, the findings of...

Jun 01, 2023, 10:40 ET Retail Council of Canada Unveils WINNERS of the 30th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards

Best new products of 2022 and grocery industry trailblazers celebrated. TORONTO, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces the winners of the 30th Annual Canadian Grand...

May 31, 2023, 07:08 ET 2023 Excellence in Retailing Awards: WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Remarkable Innovativeness and Intense Competition Spotlights 2023 Winners TORONTO, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Retailers across Canada have once again showcased their remarkable innovativeness and...

Apr 27, 2023, 07:28 ET Atlantic retailer Paul Simmonds to receive Retail Council of Canada's Independent Retailer Lifetime Achievement Award

TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is proud to announce that Paul Simmonds, a veteran in the retail clothing and footwear business and President of Robert Simmonds...

Apr 26, 2023, 06:47 ET Retail's Best Recognized: 2023 Excellence in Retailing Awards

Finalists Announced Record number of finalists reflect expanding creativity and excellence amongst retailers in Canada TORONTO, April 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) proudly announces ...

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