Technology

Intouch Insight to Present Grocery Research at GroceryNEXT Conference

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4 hours ago

July 28, 2026

Intouch Insight to present findings from its grocery industry research during the general session at GroceryNEXT, an invitation-only event for grocery operatorsPresentation to be delivered by President & CEO Cameron Watt and VP Sales & Marketing Sarah Beckett on Monday, August 24, 2026Event brings together senior grocery leaders to address omnichannel commerce, agentic commerce, retail media, and loyalty

OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ – Intouch Insight Ltd. (TSXV: INX) (OTCQX: INXSF) (“Intouch” or the “Company”), a provider of customer experience measurement solutions, today announced that it will be presenting during the general session at GroceryNEXT conference, hosted by Informa and taking place August 24-26, 2026, at The Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. The Company will share findings from its grocery industry research to an audience of senior grocery operators and industry leaders.

Intouch’s presentation is scheduled for the GroceryNEXT general session on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. Central Time. Cameron Watt, President and Chief Executive Officer and Sarah Beckett, VP Sales & Marketing of Intouch Insight, will present the Company’s grocery research, highlighting key trends and insights relevant to operators navigating an evolving grocery landscape.

GroceryNEXT is an exclusive, invitation-only event that brings together grocery operators, brands, and technology solution providers for peer-level dialogue, working sessions, and practitioner-led conversations on the topics shaping the business, including omnichannel commerce, agentic commerce, retail media, and loyalty. The agenda is built by operators, for operators, featuring speakers who are actively doing the work. The event delivers actionable insights designed to help operators expand their grocery offerings and maximize ROI.

The conference draws senior grocery industry leaders and Intouch’s participation in the general session reflects its continued work in customer experience measurement and operational audits for grocery retailers and other multi-location brands.

Cameron Watt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intouch Insight, said:

“Speaking at GroceryNEXT is a great chance for us to bring data-driven findings to senior decision-makers throughout the grocery sector. Our research aims to uncover the gap between the value grocers promise and what customers receive, pinpointing where execution breaks down in today’s omni-channel experiences. We’re looking forward to connecting with grocery’s forward-thinking leaders as they take on what’s emerging, what’s shifting, and what’s next in the industry.”

About Intouch Insight

Intouch Insight offers a complete portfolio of customer experience management (CEM) products and services that help global brands delight their customers, strengthen brand reputation and improve financial performance. Intouch helps clients collect and centralize data from multiple customer touch points, gives them actionable, real-time insights, and provides them with the tools to continuously improve customer experience. Founded in 1992, Intouch is trusted by over 300 of North America’s most-loved brands for their customer experience management, customer survey, mystery shopping, mobile forms, operational and compliance audits, geolocation data capture and event marketing automation solutions. For more information, visit intouchinsight.com.

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YPTC Philadelphia Named #1 Best Place to Work in 2026!

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43 minutes ago

July 28, 2026

PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) has been named the 2026 #1 Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Announced on July 23rd at the publication’s in-person awards event, YPTC was recognized as the top-ranking company in the “Large Business” category.

To generate its list of local honorees, the Philadelphia Business Journal worked with Quantum Workplace to distribute comprehensive surveys where employees measured the strength of their organization’s leadership, culture, benefits, and more.

For over 15 years in a row, YPTC has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Philadelphia and was named #1 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. Nationally, YPTC was recognized by Accounting Today as the #1 Best Firm to Work for in 2025 and ranked #59 in the Top 100 firms in 2026. YPTC was also ranked the #2 Best Place to Work for Women in 2025.

“Philadelphia is home to an incredible nonprofit community, and we’re proud to support so many organizations making a difference throughout the city and the region,” said Carole Melvin, YPTC Regional Director. “Being named a Best Place to Work reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where talented people can thrive while helping our clients strengthen their missions. I’m incredibly proud of our people and grateful for the positive impact they make for one another, our clients, and the communities we serve.”

Read the full article to learn more about YPTC Philadelphia’s Best Place to Work recognition and see the full list of winners.

YPTC is hiring! If you’re an accounting professional seeking flexible and purpose-driven work, visit our Careers page to see our open positions.

About YPTC
YOUR PART-TIME CONTROLLER, LLC (YPTC) is a national accounting firm with over thirty years of experience building stronger nonprofits. YPTC offers specialized nonprofit accounting services, including fractional/outsourced CFO, accounting and month-end financial management, financial planning and analysis, and grant management and compliance. Support, flexibility, and transformation mark our overall approach; we meet clients wherever they are. As a trusted thought partner, YPTC allows nonprofits to focus on what matters: furthering the mission of the organization. For more information, please visit our website www.yptc.com.

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OSC finds growing awareness, ownership and optimism toward crypto assets

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43 minutes ago

July 28, 2026

TORONTO, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ — The Ontario Securities Commission today published the results of a survey that shows awareness and ownership of crypto assets among Canadians are on the rise. The survey of 2,360 Canadians found that 59 per cent are aware of crypto assets, while ownership has increased to 25 per cent.

“Crypto markets continue to evolve, and Canadians are participating in them more than ever before,” said Naizam Kanji, Executive Vice President, Strategic Regulation at the OSC. “By identifying emerging trends and behaviours with our research, we can look around corners, anticipate potential opportunities and risks, and ensure our regulatory approach supports investor protection while fostering fair and efficient markets.”

The survey found an encouraging sign that crypto owners are becoming more informed about investor protection measures. Half of crypto owners reported checking whether their crypto asset trading platform is registered before using it, up from 38 per cent in 2023. However, at the same time, knowledge of crypto assets remains limited; many investors had some misunderstanding around regulation, insurance protections and transaction capabilities.

The research also examined emerging forms of digital assets. Awareness and ownership of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets remain relatively low, but interest is high among those who are familiar with these products.

The survey found that the majority of Canadians now believe that crypto assets will play a key role in the future of Canada’s financial system. Among Canadians aware of crypto assets, 38 per cent indicated they were highly likely to purchase crypto assets in the future, up 18 percentage points from 2023.

The OSC has resources to help investors understand crypto assets and how they work on GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. To stay on top of the latest information and resources, sign up for the OSC’s popular e-newsletter, Investor News.

The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. Investors are urged to check the registration of any persons or company offering an investment opportunity and to review the OSC investor materials available at www.osc.ca.

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New Analysis From Obi Finds World Cup Match Days Sent Rideshare Prices Surging Across Host Cities

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43 minutes ago

July 28, 2026

Uber fares peaked 62% above baseline, while the World Cup Final produced the tournament’s most expensive rideshare night

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — World Cup fans faced significantly higher rideshare prices on match days, particularly for riders who chose Uber, according to a new analysis from Obi, the global real-time rideshare price-comparison platform.

Obi analyzed more than 15,000 fare and wait time data points from Uber, Lyft, Waymo and DiDi across eight World Cup host cities and 15 key matches, spanning the opening weekend through the Final. Uber prices rose above their prior-week baseline during every match Obi monitored, with an average peak increase of 62%. Lyft fares peaked 43% above baseline on average.

The price impact grew as the tournament progressed. Uber’s average peak increase was 59% during the group stage, rising to 72% during the quarterfinals, semifinals and Final.

“Fans expect transportation to cost more when tens of thousands of people leave a stadium at once, but the size of these increases – as well as the differences between providers for exactly the same trip – were striking,” said Ashwini Anburajan, CEO of Obi. “This is precisely why greater price transparency matters. Riders should be able to see their options clearly and make an informed choice, especially when demand is at its highest.”

Among the report’s key findings:

The Final was the tournament’s most expensive rideshare night. In the New York market on July 19, Uber reached a peak fare of $143, 77% above baseline, while Lyft peaked at $102.New York – New Jersey was the most expensive host market tracked. MetLife Stadium averaged a peak Uber fare of $146 across the four matches Obi measured there.Provider choice produced substantial savings. During Brazil versus Morocco in New York, Uber reached $149 while Lyft was $91 for the same trip at the same moment – a $58 difference and the largest provider gap recorded.The largest variance between Lyft and Uber was during Brazil vs Morocco, recorded at $58, a 64% variance.Lyft was generally less expensive than Uber in U.S. markets. In New York, Lyft frequently ran $30 to $50 below Uber on match nights.Higher prices were often accompanied by shorter pickup times. Obi found that Uber wait times declined on most of the game nights it analyzed, suggesting that higher fares helped draw more drivers onto the platform.

Across the tournament, the difference between the least and most expensive provider averaged $25 on game nights. The results illustrate how quickly major events can change local rideshare markets, as well as how consumers can pay materially different prices depending on which app they open.

“Rideshare pricing is dynamic by design, but consumers rarely have a clear view of the entire market,” Anburajan added. “The World Cup demonstrated that the first price a rider sees may be far from the best one available.”

The complete report, “The World Cup Effect: How Match Days Sent Rideshare Prices Surging,” is available at https://rideobi.com/worldcup/

ABOUT OBI

Obi is a global real-time aggregator that compares millions of pricing and pick-up (ETA) data points, providing consumers and businesses with actionable insights. The free Obi app allows riders to compare all the major rideshare providers, taxis and black cars instantly. With over 1,500,000 users, the Obi app is available in over 175 countries, providing global price transparency for riders. The app is available for free download on iOS and Android at rideobi.com.

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