AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity: Canadian small businesses are being urged to plan for cyber incidents as part of business continuity. Ransomware appeared in 88% of SMB breaches in Verizon’s 2025 dataset; recommended steps include multifactor authentication, tested backups and a written response plan. Retail: Vancouver consignment chain Turnabout has opened its ninth store as resale grows, while Lululemon and MEC expand their own second-hand programs — a shift creating both opportunity and competition for independent retailers. Trade Pressures: A Canadian business owner says trade tensions forced the closure of all their U.S. shops. Restaurants: More than one-third of Ontario restaurants say weaker consumer spending is their biggest business threat.
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