Christine Robertson

At telecommunications leader TELUS, over 57,000 team members use Claude in their day-to-day work, which they estimate has saved over 500,000 hours to date. "Our partnership with Anthropic has been invaluable. Their commitment to building reliable, ethical AI aligns perfectly with our vision for democratizing AI access while maintaining trust and safety," said Jaime Tatis, Chief AI Officer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dkx3VRYn

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72 per cent of IKEA Canada’s home deliveries are made with EVs. The Swedish retailer has a goal of having 90 per cent of its global home deliveries be zero-emission by 2028. Ikea Canada is now completing more home deliveries with electric trucks than with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This past August, 72 per cent of the Swedish retailer’s home deliveries were completed by electric vehicles. This marks the first month in Ikea’s history in which EV deliveries surpassed those of ICE deliveries. “[This] is an incredible milestone in advancing Ikea Canada’s sustainability goals,” says Liz Wilson, head of customer fulfilment at Ikea Canada, in a press statement. “We’re proud that Ikea customers never have to pay a premium for zero emission deliveries, reflecting our dedication to making sustainable choices both accessible and affordable for the many.” Ikea Canada is part of Ingka Group, which operates 482 Ikea stores in 31 countries, including 16 in Canada. The group has commited to make 90 per cent of its home deliveries zero-emission by 2028. This progress toward more zero-emission deliveries is possible, says Ikea, thanks to strong collaboration with its delivery service partners which share a common vision for a healthier climate and cities. A few of Ikea’s delivery service partners include GoBolt, Metro Supply Chain Logistics and RXO, Inc., says a spokesperson for Ikea, in an email statement to Electric Autonomy. Investments in EV charging infrastructure have also played a critical role in enabling Ikea’s transition to zero-emission deliveries, says the company. The retailer has invested $3.75 million in building out charging facilities for its delivery fleet, supported by $1.175 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) and utility partners. #EVTrucks #RetailLogistics #CanadaEVs #IkeaCanada #ElectricTrucks #FleetElectrification #ZEVIP

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At today's Retail Council of Canada event, we had the privilege of hearing from Venessa Yates, President & CEO of Walmart Canada - and her remarks gave me a lot to think about. She reminded us that Walmart’s foundation rests on price, assortment, experience, and trust. Venessa spoke about the real impact of everyday low prices, not just as a pricing strategy but as a way to deliver consistency even in the face of tariffs, inflation, and changing customer needs. Another highlight was Walmart’s perspective on the future of stores: reimagining them as omni-present environments, designed not only for browsing but for efficient fulfillment - whether that means pickup, delivery, or shopping in person. Finally, on AI, Walmart is approaching it with intention -teaching, training, listening, and learning as they explore how it can improve operations and strengthen customer engagement. RCC remains committed to supporting the retail sector -retailers, suppliers, vendors, and partners - by connecting them with the insights, leaders, and ideas that continue to shape the future of our industry. 👉 Join us at upcoming RCC events to be part of these important conversations shaping retail in Canada. Stay current at https://lnkd.in/gfxEKZtw

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