Mario Toneguzzi is a senior news editor and journalist with a focus on local retail news in Calgary, Canada. With extensive experience in the industry, Mario has been recognized as one of the top 10 business journalists in the world. His work appears in Retail Insider, REM | Real Estate Magazine, and Canadian Energy Centre, covering topics such as new retail developments, industry trends, and interviews with key players in the retail sector.
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Mario Toneguzzi's focus is primarily on the local Canadian retail industry, particularly in Calgary. His coverage includes a mix of private sector announcements, press releases, and data citations.
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By: Mario Toneguzzi
Accenture’s latest H oliday Shopping Survey suggests a brighter season ahead for Canadian retailers, as consumers plan to boost their holiday spending by an average of 35% over last year. However, retailers should be cautiously optimistic as they navigate a holiday landscape shaped by price-sensitive shoppers, a wave of unspent gift cards, and consumers grappling with “buyers’ block.”
By: Mario Toneguzzi
Calgary’s University District (U/D) continues to grow its reputation as a top mixed-use destination, achieving a significant milestone as it surpasses 50 retailers along its thriving Retail Main Street. Since the opening of its first store on University Avenue in 2020, U/D has become a vibrant community hub, attracting a diverse range of residents, businesses, and visitors drawn to its lively atmosphere, services, and convenience.
By: Mario Toneguzzi, Pavel Danilyuk
In 2024, Canadian shoppers filled stores and online carts more frequently, yet spent less per transaction, according to new data from Moneris, Canada’s leading payment solutions provider. The shift towards budget-conscious shopping has retailers anticipating a holiday season that may determine if the trend will continue.
Lara Smith, an economics major, cut her teeth at two of the biggest fashion houses in the world – Ralph Lauren and Gucci – and quickly worked her way up as a senior executive at some of Canada’s largest retailers.
By: Mario Toneguzzi
Canada’s first-ever TikTok SmallBiz Pop-Up was recently launched at Union Station in Toronto.
By: Mario Toneguzzi
This year’s annual fundraising campaign between Walmart Canada and Breakfast Club of Canada has raised an impressive $4.3 million to help ensure that children across the country can start their day with a nutritious breakfast. The campaign, which ran from August 29 to October 31, included a significant $1 million corporate donation from Walmart Canada and saw contributions from more than 400 Walmart stores nationwide, as well as online.
By: Mario Toneguzzi
GoDaddy, a global leader in helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, empowers millions of microbusiness owners worldwide. Venture Forward, its multi-year research initiative, analyzes data from over 770,000 Canadian microbusinesses to quantify their economic impact and better understand their challenges and successes.
By: Mario Toneguzzi
Pet Valu Holdings Ltd., Canada’s leading retailer of pet food and supplies, has published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. Now in its second year, the report details the company’s initiatives to enhance sustainability, improve operational standards, and strengthen its franchise network, it said in a news release.
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Drew Green, an award-winning CEO, entrepreneur, and expert in launching and managing innovative high-growth companies, has been appointed as the first-ever Chair of the CEBL Board of Governors.
By: Mario Toneguzzi
With the holiday season fast approaching, JLL Canada has released its annual Canada’s Holiday Shopping Survey Report, revealing a remarkable shift in Canadian holiday spending for 2024. The survey, which gathered data from 1,000 Canadians, shows that holiday budgets have climbed to an average of $971—marking a 32% increase from last year and the largest budget rise since 2019.
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