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AIR MILES Is Gone. Here's What Actually Earns You Travel Now

  If you've been holding onto a Air Miles card waiting to redeem for a flight, the program you signed up for doesn't exist anymore — and the cards that replaced it aren't the best game in town. If you searched "best AIR MILES credit card" and landed here, there's something you need to know first: there is no such thing anymore. AIR MILES, the loyalty program that's been part of Canadian wallets since 1992, officially became BMO Blue Rewards on June 2, 2026. BMO had already stopped issuing new AIR MILES cards back in January, and every collector's Miles converted automatically into Blue Points at a rate of roughly 1 Air Mile to 15.79 Blue Points — no action needed, no lost value. That's good news if you're a longtime collector sitting on a pile of Miles. It's less good news if you were hoping to earn free flights that way going forward, because Blue Rewards was built to compete with PC Optimum and Scene+ — grocery, gas, and everyday spendi...

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Forever 21 Faces Second Bankruptcy: Nearly 200 Store Closures Loom

 

Forever 21, the once-popular fast-fashion retailer, is preparing to close nearly 200 stores as part of its second bankruptcy filing. The company, which first filed for bankruptcy in 2019, has struggled to compete with rising costs, evolving consumer trends, and fierce competition from online retailers like Shein and Temu. 

The closures are expected to impact Forever 21's U.S. operations, with liquidation sales already underway at many locations. While the brand name will remain under the ownership of Authentic Brands Group, the operating company is seeking potential buyers to avoid a complete shutdown. 

Forever 21's challenges highlight the shifting landscape of retail, where traditional brick-and-mortar stores face mounting pressure from digital competitors and changing shopping habits. 



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