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Afterpay Canada just released its Bi-Annual Fashion and Beauty Trend Report with intel on its North American users. What shoppers are buying, which brands are on top, and how consumer behaviour is shifting is all inside. Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3shoaad

Afterpay Canada is proving Buy Now Pay Later services are in demand by young consumers. Showcased in The Toronto Star today, Afterpay is the new kid in the Canadian market securing the likes of some of the hottest brands in beauty and fashion. For a rundown on how the service works in Canada, check out this story:

It's easy to see how this Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central 1850s farmhouse sold for $1,115,000 over asking. Craig Smith recently gave The Globe and Mail all the details about the sale and interior elements like restored antiques, wraparound porch, and indoor swim spa. Check out this #Ottawa #realestate gem and all its beautiful features here: https://buff.ly/3snOpvT

Interested in learning the ins and outs of e-commerce? Tune in on Clubhouse today as Afterpay Canada CEO Nick Molnar joins industry experts to chat about AR shopping, live shopping, blockchain, and more. Find the deets here: https://buff.ly/3wXis0K

FASHION Magazine's May issue has arrived and we couldn't be more excited to see Yap Sister Studio's full-page feature of the Double Coin hat. Pick up a copy from your local newsstand to read all about the symbolic design and what it means to Asian-Canadian designer, Carrie Yap.

As soon as you walk in the door the house should hug you, says Red Barrinuevo in Montreal Gazette. He's here with the home staging wisdom you need to navigate real estate listings in 2020. Read more, here:

We're all in this together, even if we're apart. We've gone virtual and we're loving it! The Matte PR team is reflecting on this year's WFH transition and giving advice to others in the same boat. Read the full Q&A here: https://buff.ly/2HBZhox

One day away! Tomorrow is the first day of Hania Kuzbari Jewelry Designs and NARCES' three-day #holiday pop-up event. FASHION Magazine has all the deets. Read about how to attend, what it's all about and the brands' contribution to Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

Afterpay has got both sides covered. The company's CEO, Nick Molnar, chats with CBC about their leading instalment payment program that's changing the game for #Canadian customers and retailers. Customers are able to spread out the cost of a single purchase into four installments - with zero interest, loans and fees. #Local partnered retailers include Aritzia, Native Shoes, and Herschel Supply Co. Read the full story here: https://buff.ly/395f4r9

The Kit, found in The Toronto Star's Life section, is rounding up nine of the best sex toys to gift this coming season - including nixit: the best way to have mess-free period sex!

Lesa Hannah is opening up about her experience with nixit's #revolutionary suction-free #menstrual cup in The Kit. If you menstruate, you won't want to miss it. Read the full review here:

We cover everything from career advice to pitching pet peeves with Suzie Michael. Take a peek at our Q&A with the former FASHION Magazine beauty editor:

With open houses on pause province-wide, sellers and listing agents must get creative! Award-winning Redesign4more ~ Home Staging & Design Solutions is giving TRNTO the inside scoop on how to stage your home to create the perfect shot for listing photos and virtual tours: https://buff.ly/3jEgKtH

One day away! Tomorrow is the first day of Hania Kuzbari Jewelry Designs and NARCES' three-day #holiday pop-up event. FASHION Magazine has all the deets. Read about how to attend, what it's all about and the brands' contribution to Anishnawbe Health Toronto.

Toronto Indigenous Fashion Week is right around the corner! Show your support for Canada’s Indigenous community and tune into the 4-day festival full of fashion, craft, & textiles. The multi-platform digital event will showcase the work of various Indigenous designers via fashion films, limited edition collections, a virtual marketplace, and more! Spread the word and show your solidarity with Toronto’s Indigenous fashion scene by checking out the festival happening Nov 26-29. Get the details here:

#ShopLocal | Jess Maiorano is the Toronto-based chef who’s saving the dreary day with door-to-door deliveries of freshly made pasta, sauces, Italian snacks, and meal-kit bundles! Show a small local biz (+ your stomach) some love and check out: https://buff.ly/37DSqW6

Lesa Hannah is opening up about her experience with nixit's #revolutionary suction-free #menstrual cup in The Kit. If you menstruate, you won't want to miss it. Read the full review here:

Shop in style this week with Hania Kuzbari Jewelry Designs and NARCES' #holiday pop-up. Browse Hania Kuzabari's heirloom fine jewelry and NARCES made-in-Canada gifts and accessories. Plus, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Anishnawbe Health Toronto. DM us to book your private IRL or virtual shopping session.

Have you heard? Aritzia is the latest retailer to roll out AfterPay's Buy Now, Pay Later shopping system! Just in time for the holiday season, check out Daily Hive Vancouver's coverage of the budget-friendly payment program here:

Matte PR president and founder, Heidi Ruggier, will be moderating Dx3 Canada's Brands and Social Movements virtual panel discussion tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. This diverse panel features notable entrepreneurs including Rachael Newton, the founder of nixit. It's not too late to register and attend the biggest #retail, marketing and #tech event in #Canada: https://buff.ly/32Qu3SA

Matte PR’s president & founder, Heidi Ruggier, is giving her advice on mastering management during WFH in PR Daily! Find out all about the entrepreneur’s tools for success, from her daily espresso ritual to staying connected to the team:

We cover everything from career advice to pitching pet peeves with Suzie Michael. Take a peek at our Q&A with the former FASHION Magazine beauty editor:

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re spilling all of our secrets to step-up your e-commerce site & drive traffic to your online store. As proud Shopify partners, we’ve learned a thing or two about direct-to-consumer channels and we want to help you share your brand story & make sales in the process.

Shop in style this week with Hania Kuzbari Jewelry Designs and NARCES' #holiday pop-up. Browse Hania Kuzabari's heirloom fine jewelry and NARCES made-in-Canada gifts and accessories. Plus, 15% of all proceeds will be donated to Anishnawbe Health Toronto. DM us to book your private IRL or virtual shopping session.

Matte PR’s president & founder, Heidi Ruggier, is giving her advice on mastering management during WFH in PR Daily! Find out all about the entrepreneur’s tools for success, from her daily espresso ritual to staying connected to the team:

Rachael Newton, founder of made-in-Canada #menstrual cup nixit, is joining Dx3 Canada Pulse's Brands and Social Movements panel discussion today at 3:30 p.m. Whether you are able to tune in or not, discover more about the mastermind behind the brand and her mission to normalize #periods in our Founders Q&A.

If you're into #realestate, this one's for you! Redesign4more ~ Home Staging & Design Solutions' Red Barrinuevo is breaking down his top three reasons why stagers and agents make the perfect dynamic duo. Read more in REM - Real Estate Magazine:

Have you heard? Aritzia is the latest retailer to roll out AfterPay's Buy Now, Pay Later shopping system! Just in time for the holiday season, check out Daily Hive Vancouver's coverage of the budget-friendly payment program here:

Exciting news! Engel & Völkers Americas is the first brand to become a corporate partner of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. The newly launched organization is a #nonprofit dedicated to empowering the #LGBTQ+ community on the path to homeownership and this partnership will be their first step toward building a more inclusive and diverse real estate industry. Collaborative plans for the future include creating network and industry-level educational offerings, marketing materials, event integrations, and more. Get the full scoop on the progressive partnership here:

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re spilling all of our secrets to step-up your e-commerce site & drive traffic to your online store. As proud Shopify partners, we’ve learned a thing or two about direct-to-consumer channels and we want to help you share your brand story & make sales in the process.

Day one, done! Only until Friday, Cabine and Nicholas Mellamphy are hosting Hania Kuzbari Jewelry Designs in an exclusive holiday shopping event. Available by appointment only, step inside the Toronto-based jewelry designer's archive of heirloom heritage pieces. To request a private shopping session, email [email protected]

#ShopLocal | xylk.co. is the #reusable bag brand making grocery shopping stylish for #Toronto locals. Covered in collages of iconic moments in #popculture, this sustainable solution is combating single-use plastic while making heads turn. Checkout the innovative brand & grab a bag for yourself here: https://buff.ly/341aCag

FLARE is getting readers ready for the gifting season with its top 50 gifts from local makers, including #Toronto-based nixit and its suction-free menstrual cup. Read the full list here:

Founder and owner of #vegan meal kit service Sorry I've Got Plants, Conor Harold, is set to take part in the virtual Dx3 Canada event on October 21. Conor has transformed his idea from a blog to a #business in just a few years and will share his insights as a panelist on the 'Marketing to the Post-Pandemic Consumer' discussion. Register to attend Canada' biggest retail, marketing, and technology event here: https://buff.ly/3lKEuxI

For this #FlashbackFriday we’re looking back at our conversation with @APOElise from 2018 talking all things influencer. From audience engagement to brand deals and the importance of transparency, the #Toronto-based #blogger did not hold back on dishing the details of being a digital #creator. Look back at the full interview here:

In less than two weeks, catch Matte PR President and Founder Heidi Ruggier at Dx3 Canada Pulse! Moderating a panel discussion on Brands and Social Movement, join Heidi on October 21st at 3:30 EST as she asks industry insiders about a brand’s place in social change, including insight from Rachel Newton, Founder of nixit. Get the full details and register here:

As dining out declined, meal kits spiked! View the VIBE is talking all things meal kits and included Sorry I've Got Plants for those looking for a vegan, low waste option! Read more about the plant-based delivery service here:

This year, fall and winter are claiming patio season! Red Barrinuevo of Redesign4more ~ Home Staging & Design Solutions is doling out design ideas in Realty Times on how to bring warmth and colour in your outdoor spaces. Read more here: