Jacob, a clothing retailer with over 200 stores across Canada, and Tender Retail are working together once again to be at the forefront of emerging technology. Based in Montreal, this family-run private company designs updated classics of exceptional quality and value and offers clothing, lingerie, accessories and fragrance products for the modern woman throughout their JACOB, JACOB Lingerie, JOSEF and DANZ banners.

Tender Retail announces the addition of TOTEM Building Supplies Ltd., a leader in home improvement stores in Alberta, to their growing list of merchants.  TOTEM was acquired by RONA in 2005 and they currently operate 17 locations in Western Canada, including 2 distribution centers for contractors.

This exciting new EMV partnership will enable customers at TOTEM to experience speedy payment turnaround times and retain their card in-hand, for a more secure transaction.

Tender Retail is pleased to announce an EMV partnership with La Senza, a lingerie company which owns and operates over 300 stores throughout Canada, and a further 300 stores in 40 countries worldwide.  La Senza is owned by Limited Brands, who’s roster of businesses include: Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret PINK, Bath and Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, White Barn Candle Co., and Henri Bendel.

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Mobile phone penetration and text messaging in Canada are increasing at an exponential rate. According to a Reuters survey, more than 70% of respondents would elect to have digital receipts sent directly to their mobile phone if merchants offered the option. The main reasons cited include negating the environmental impact of printed receipts and the convenience of storing and accessing transaction details digitally.

Tender Retail is pleased to announce a partnership with TDL Group (Tim Hortons), the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh baked goods. As of March 30, 2008, Tim Hortons had 3,238 system-wide restaurants, including 2,839 in Canada and 399 in the United States.

Tender Retail is pleased to announce an EMV partnership with Leon’s, Canada’s largest retailer of home furnishings. 

Utilizing Tender Retail's Merchant Connect suite of electronic payment middleware, Leon’s stores will benefit by taking advantage of the most cost effective payment processors, all with a 2 – 3 second turnaround for all transactions.

In addition, the integration of Tender Retail's Merchant Connect allows Leon’s to be at the forefront with using EMV (chip) technology by card providers.

Tender Retail is pleased to announce a partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's leading player in the retail drugstore marketplace and is the number one provider of pharmacy products and services.

Utilizing Tender Retail's Merchant Connect suite of electronic payment middleware, Shoppers Drug Mart stores will benefit by taking advantage of the most cost effective payment processors, all with a 2 – 3 second transaction turnaround for all of their gift cards, gift mall products and their loyalty Optimum programme.

Apple Canada and Tender Retail have teamed up to allow Apple’s in-store customers to avoid the checkout line completely. Drawing on technology developed for the computer maker’s US retail environment, Tender Retail and Apple have launched a Canadian-exclusive payment process that allows floor staff to complete a credit or gift card transaction anywhere in the store via a handheld card reader. The receipt is then e-mailed to the buyer, resulting in vastly improved customer through-put and satisfaction.