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Join us in celebrating the inspiring journeys, innovative ideas and unyielding determination of women who harnessed the power of ecommerce to build brands and connect with people in new ways. Hear from trailblazing entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds as they share invaluable insights into their strategies, philosophies and challenges.

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Join us in celebrating the inspiring journeys, innovative ideas and unyielding determination of women who harnessed the power of ecommerce to build brands and connect with people in new ways. Hear from trailblazing entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds as they share invaluable insights into their strategies, philosophies and challenges.

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Doug Ettinger, President and CEO, Canada Post

“We’re committed to helping businesses like yours grow and succeed – and that’s why we’re investing in the future of ecommerce.”

Doug Ettinger
President and CEO, Canada Post

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Explore the exclusives

 
Lindsay Angelo: The future of futurism is female (and more)
 
L’Oréal places Canada at forefront of company efforts to drive sustainable change across beauty industry
 
‘Details matter’ and other retail lessons from Boutique 1861 owner Castle Ho
 
How high-level certifications drive sustainability at JB Skin Sävvi
 
Buttercream promotes ‘model’ behaviour when it comes to online style
 
MEC omnichannel strategy brings outdoor spirit in-store and online
 
Reitmans online marketplace gives shoppers a view into new possibilities
 
How London Drugs supports small businesses with their Local Central program

“Truly, there’s no excuse for any organization not to be working with First Nations. If you don’t have Indigenous engagement as part of your long-term strategy, you’re not going to be successful.”

- Thomas Benjoe, President and CEO, FHQ Developments

Read our blog on Indigenous engagement and collaboration.

“Everyone’s been talking about data analytics and AI forever; the challenge is no one’s truly offering up the right curation of products and services with it.”

- Jennifer Lee, Global Managing Partner, Deloitte Canada

Read our blog about the necessity of reinvention.

“Your customers have moved on. They no longer care about where the economic activities take place. They only care about convenience – getting the right thing at the right time.”

- David Nagy, Founder of eCommerce Canada

Read the blog, “From tokenomics to the metaverse.”

Look back at previous issues

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Look back at the spring and summer 2023 issue

Canadian brands are evolving to meet the needs of the next generation of shoppers. Discover how these forward-thinking businesses are protecting the environment, supporting local and global communities, working with purpose and leading with values – while creating new and responsible ways of doing business.

The cover of a past issue of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a chic young woman and three children who wear matching pink outfits and stand on a street together. The cover of a past issue of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a chic young woman and three children who wear matching pink outfits and stand on a street together. The cover of a past issue of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a chic young woman and three children who wear matching pink outfits and stand on a street together.

Look back at the fall 2022 issue

Canadian retailers are experiencing an age of reinvention. Discover how some of the country’s most iconic brands are transforming themselves in an evolving market, and confronting changes in technology and customer behaviour, in an effort to grow and thrive today and into the future.

The cover of the spring 2022 edition of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a stack of YVR Cookie Co. cookies. The cover of the spring 2022 edition of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a stack of YVR Cookie Co. cookies. The cover of the spring 2022 edition of Ecommerce Insider magazine features a stack of YVR Cookie Co. cookies.

Look back at the spring 2022 issue

Canadian retailers are making a positive impact on consumers’ lives by standing by their values while still focusing on growth and boosting loyalty. Discover how purpose-driven brands are taking bold strides into the future.

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Look back at the 2021 issue

Strong retail business starts here – with lessons learned from over a dozen thought leaders. Discover how Canadian retailers are working towards stability and success by creating formidable strategies that demonstrate strength, agility and leadership.

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Look back at the 2020 issue

The 2020 issue of Delivering the Online World magazine examined the challenges Canadian retailers faced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The issue was dedicated to their courageous resilience. Discover how they weathered the storm and get expert insights on effective ways to adapt. Don't miss this one – it's full of strategic takeaways.

Access guides and e-books

Dive into guides and e-books from Canada Post on topics like shopper research, operations, packaging and returns, shipping internationally, customs and more.

 

Canadian ecommerce in focus

Canadian ecommerce in focus
 

Rethinking returns

Rethinking returns
 

Meet Generation Z

Meet Generation Z
 

Greening your ecommerce operations

Greening your ecommerce operations
 

Taking the pulse of the conscious consumer

Taking the pulse of the conscious consumer
 

Creating a packaging strategy to enhance your end-to-end experience

Creating a packaging strategy to enhance your end-to-end experience
 

Creating a win-win ecommerce returns strategy

Creating a win-win ecommerce returns strategy
 

Expanding your ecommerce operations globally

Expanding your ecommerce operations globally

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