SportChek debuts its tech-forward “Destination Sport” concept, enhancing in-store engagement and service. Wholesale emerges as a strategic growth channel, challenging direct-to-consumer assumptions. CFIB notes historic momentum in dismantling interprovincial trade barriers. Shippers accelerated May imports to beat tariffs, temporarily boosting freight volumes. Drewry’s World Container Index falls 9% to US$2,983, marking a second week of decline.
SportChek’s New Format Enhances Retail Experience
SportChek’s “Destination Sport” stores offer a modern, tech-enabled shopping experience with redesigned layouts, smart fitting rooms, and upgraded service shops. Early locations in Moncton and Etobicoke report strong sales and customer satisfaction, with more openings planned. It’s a core part of Canadian Tire’s True North strategy to modernize and expand retail spaces.
Source: Retail Insider
Wholesale Reimagined as a Strategic Growth Engine
Wholesale is evolving into a smarter growth strategy, debunking the idea that direct-to-consumer always delivers better margins. Experts Shelley and Liza Amlani spotlight how brands are partnering with retailers, including warehouse clubs, to drive profit. The future lies in collaborative wholesale, not abandoning it.
Source: The Robin Report
Canada Advances on Internal Trade Reform
CFIB reports more progress in the last six months on removing interprovincial trade barriers than in the past eight years. Nova Scotia and Ontario lead with top grades for adopting mutual recognition laws to reduce red tape. CFIB urges consistent national standards and regulatory follow-through to help small businesses benefit.
Source: Retail Insider
Early Peak Season Strains Trucking Market
Shippers rushed cargo imports in May ahead of tariffs, briefly lifting reefer and dry van volumes. With peak season arriving early, demand may stay flat for the rest of the year, keeping pricing power in shippers’ hands. Ongoing oversupply and market uncertainty could push more carriers and brokers out of business.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
Container Rates Dip as Demand Softens
Drewry’s World Container Index dropped 9% to US$2,983 for June 23–27, continuing a second week of decline. The dip follows a short-lived surge tied to tariff delays, with U.S.-bound demand now weakening. Analysts expect more volatility as trade policies and shipping capacity shifts evolve.
Source: Inside Logistics
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