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Jan 8, 2025 | 
macleans.ca | Meaghan Yuen
Women have come a long way in the workplace, although not far enough, as female leadership continues to lag. A new Canadian-based network is challenging barriers to corporate gender equity and redefining how women connect. It’s been a decade since McKinsey began measuring the progress of women in corporate workplaces, research that’s included interviews with more than 480,000 individuals from 10,000 companies.
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Dec 16, 2024 | 
chatelaine.com | Meaghan Yuen
In fashion, there’s a focus on accessories, patterns and trends. But feeling comfortable and confident starts with a bra that fits you unfailingly and unapologetically, giving you the confidence to be unstoppable in every version of yourself. What began in Montreal in 1939 as the Canadian Lady Corset Company has become synonymous with innovation in lingerie.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
canadianbusiness.com | Meaghan Yuen
The competition for skilled artificial intelligence talent is heating up as more Canadian organizations seek to leverage the power of AI to grow their businesses and gain a competitive advantage. But both small and large enterprises say they’re facing unique challenges attracting the AI talent they need, highlighting the need for employee upskilling and strategic partnerships with AI institutes.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
canadianbusiness.com | Meaghan Yuen
Created for The digital marketing industry is evolving at breakneck speed, with new tools, platforms and strategies reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences. Amid this rapid change, the Digital Marketing Sector Council‘s fall 2024 report reveals a troubling skills gap that could hinder progress.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
torontolife.com | Meaghan Yuen
If you’ve ever wished for a vet that’s close to home, near your office, and just a few blocks from your partner’s place, you’re in luck. Juno Veterinary, known for its comfortable in-clinic care and convenient 24/7 virtual app, has officially launched their fifth location across Toronto. Toronto pet owners can book at any Juno clinic, with appointments available seven days a week, in Summerhill, Leaside, Bloor West, King West, or Leslieville.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
canadianbusiness.com | Meaghan Yuen
In a world where consumer preferences are rapidly evolving, innovation must keep pace. This is even truer for a global technology company like Mastercard. By adapting its offerings to meet the changing needs of its cardholders, Mastercard is prioritizing innovation at every step. Recent research from Mastercard reveals a change in consumer priorities and Canadians’ view of prosperity, with individuals increasingly valuing life experiences and time well-spent over monetary savings.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
emarketer.com | Meaghan Yuen
More than a quarter (26%) of marketers worldwide use YouTube for influencer marketing strategies, according to a September 2024 report by the Influencer Marketing Hub. Another 25% uses the platform for organic content marketing.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
emarketer.com | Meaghan Yuen
Key stat: 21% of US consumers making returns expect refunds immediately, while 33% expect them in 24 hours, per an August 2024 report by Narvar. Some 40% say a day is the longest acceptable time to wait for a refund. Beyond the chart: One in five consumers would prefer to pay a small fee to receive their refund instantly, the same Narvar report found. This year, US consumers will make $931.85 billion in returns, per our November 2023 forecast.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
emarketer.com | Meaghan Yuen
Key stat: 23.8% of US consumers say they’ve spent between $2,500 to $5,000 on online shopping throughout the year, per June 2024 data by Narvar. Another 22.6% spent upward of $5,000. Beyond the chart: 46% of consumers say they make an online purchase at least once per week, the same Narvar report found. Retail ecommerce sales will grow 8.7% this year, more than four times the rate of physical retail at 1.8%, per our July 2024 forecast.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
emarketer.com | Meaghan Yuen
Key stat: A third (33%) of US influencers believe that if TikTok is sold or banned in the US next year, Facebook Reels will become the next major player in short-form video, per August 2024 data by First Insight. Instagram Reels is close, at 32%. Beyond the chart: Nearly all (96%) retailers are aware of the potential TikTok ban, yet only 28% have a specific contingency plan in place, per the same First Insight report.
