In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as news, blogs, discussion forums and other informal resources. Industry information is always changing - for the latest news, current issues and popular opinions - try following one or more of these sources. In addition, news, blogs and forums usually give you the opportunity to join the conversation, either by posting comments, questions or opinions of your own.
Industry News Websites
Retail Insider
Canada's most-read online retail industry publication.
Digital Commerce 360
Industry news and reports, membership required for access to some research.
Ecommerce Guide
Lists all the latest ecommerce platform reviews, news, ecommerce jobs and product launches from around the world.
Retail Customer Experience
US based news, resources and webinars. Divided into multiple topic areas, check out the online retail section.
Retail Dive
News stories and analysis covering all aspects of the retail industry.
General News Sources
CanadaNewsWire
A free news database that is searchable by company name, keyword, or industry sector.
NewsLink
Links to local and international news source websites. Provides access to both current and archived news stories, which allows you to track trends over time.
YAHOO! Finance Canada
Excellent source for current Canadian business news. The website also features an extensive business news archive section.
Newspapers and News Sources - UBC Library Research Guide
How to access: The guide can be viewed through the link below. Individual resources and databases will have different access requirements.
UBC Library has an excellent collection of current and historical newspapers from B.C., Canada, and around the world. UBC affiliates will have access to these resources.