Podcasts
Toronto-Based Fashion Designer Adam X Discusses Inspiration, Retail and Designing for the Future [Video Interview]
Craig and Adam X discuss the the founding and ethos of Adam X Atelier, a Toronto-based haute couture fashion brand which is rare to find in Canada.
Shift in Yorkville Retail as Harry Rosen Prepares to Relocate Bloor Street Flagship [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss Harry Rosen's flagship store moving from Bloor Street to Cumberland Street in Toronto's Yorkville, marking a significant shift in the area's retail landscape.
Josh Katz of RioCan Discusses The Well and Retail Developments in Toronto and Edmonton [Video Interview]
Katz discusses what's happening at The Well in Toronto as well as at Yonge and Eglinton, Yorkville, and Edmonton where he manages assets.
Expanding a Brand: Vancouver-Based Entrepreneur Kick-Starts Women’s ‘Wicked Rose’ Martial Arts Activewear Line [Video Interview]
Christina Morrow discusses her plans to rapidly expand her women's martial arts activewear brand, which features performance materials and designs inspired by tattoo art.
La Maison Simons CEO Discusses New Halifax Store and Retailer’s Ongoing Expansion [Video Interview]
Bernard Leblanc discusses the company's newest store, as well as updates on the company's retail mix, e-commerce strategy, and a future with likely more stores in Vancouver and Toronto.
Changes in Toronto’s Yorkville with Pusateri’s and Flo’s Diner Closing [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss the significant closures of Pusateri's grocery and Flo's Diner in Yorkville, Toronto, reflecting on the neighborhood's evolution and future luxury developments.
Ali Baker of Avison Young Discusses What’s Happening in Canadian Retail, and What’s to Come [Video Interview]
Craig and Ali discuss the significant shifts in the retail industry, including suburban vs downtown retail leasing and what's to come as consumer habits shift during a challenging time.
Robson Street in Vancouver Shifting with New Retailers being Added [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss significant retail changes on Vancouver's Robson Street, including new store openings like adidas and Arc'teryx, the relocation of Roots, and upcoming developments.
Eric Sherman of First Capital REIT Shares Career Journey and Strategic Vision for Urban Retail [Video Interview]
Sherman discusses his journey in the real estate world, focusing on his decade-long experience at First Capital REIT. They delve into retail strategy changes, trends in luxury branding, and the evolution of retail spaces like Yorkville Village in Toronto and Nike coming to Yonge and Bloor.
CF Sherway Gardens: Sales Per Square Foot Record Set as New Retailers Open [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss CF Sherway Gardens' success as it adds retailers, as well as the future of the centre which features a hollowed-out Saks Fifth Avenue.
New Loblaws City Market Opens in Vancouver’s ‘The Post’ Building, Adding Grocery Competition to the Downtown Core [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss the opening of a new Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver's renovated Post building, and they explore its potential impact on local grocery shopping.
Oakridge Park Announces 1st Luxury Retailers, Attracting Top Brands to Vancouver [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss the latest Oakridge Park announcement, highlighting the addition of luxury and upper contemporary brands to Vancouver's retail landscape and how it will impact downtown.
Empowering Canadian Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Interac’s Leo Bailey and eCommerce Canada’s David Nagy [Video Interview]
Craig, Leo, and David discuss Interac's commitment to supporting Canada's small business community by fostering innovation and community connections for a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Martin Moriarty of Marcus & Millichap Shares Latest Vancouver Retail Insights [Video Interview]
Craig and Martin discuss Vancouver's retail landscape, focusing on areas like the luxury zone, Robson Street, and Oakridge Park. They highlight the market's strength, new tenant arrivals, and future developments.
Ebeltoft Group Releases 2024 Retail Innovations Book [Video Interview with J.C. Williams Group]
Lisa Hutcheson of JC Williams Group discusses the newly released book which highlights global and local best examples of retail and other innovations.
Visual Merchandising and its Significance for Retailers [Video Interview]
Retail Insider's Craig Patterson and Ani Nersessian, Founder at VM ID Inc., discuss the role of visual merchandising in the retail sector.
2024’s Top Retail Experts: Retail Insider’s Dustin Fuhs & Mario Toneguzzi Honoured [Video Interview]
Retail Insider's Founder and Publisher Craig Patterson interviews Dustin Fuhs, Editor-in-Chief of Retail Insider, and Mario Toneguzzi, Senior News Editor, about their recent award from RETHINK Retail as experts in the industry.
2023’s Most Read Articles on Retail Insider and What’s to Come [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss the most read articles of 2023 including HBC/Zellers, Nordstrom's exit from Canada, the future of rooms+spaces, and other developments and challenges in the retail landscape.
Exploring the Dynamics of Canadian Retail: A Conversation with Casdin Parr from JLL Canada [Video Interview]
Patterson and Parr discuss the Canadian retail industry as we head into 2024, including new international retailers entering the country and the success of luxury retail despite the economy.
CDNGLOBAL Brokerage Expands into Toronto with Plans for Future Growth [Video Interview]
Craig and Scott Mulligan, Managing Partner and Broker of Record at CDNGLOBAL, discuss an overview of CDN Global's recent expansion into the Toronto market.
The Canadian Retail Landscape with Tony Flanz: Trends, Growth, and Exciting Brand Expansions [Video Interview]
Craig and Tony Flanz, the founder and CEO of Montreal-based brokerage Think Retail, discuss the ever-evolving Canadian retail landscape.
Enhancing Retail Environments: A Contemporary Feng Shui Consultant’s Insights on Design, Colour, and Visitor Experience [Podcast]
Craig and Mark Ainley discuss the profound impact of Feng Shui and flow on retail spaces. Mark highlights how subtle cues, from sharp angles to vibrant colours, influence consumer behaviour, emphasizing the importance of creating an authentic and inviting retail atmosphere.
New Canadians Need to be Welcomed into the Retail Workforce as Industry Shifts [Podcast]
Suzanne Sears highlights the challenges faced by new Canadians in the job market, emphasizing the need for retailers to recognize the large pool of highly educated, underemployed individuals in the Canadian workforce.
The Impact of Ontario’s Salary Disclosure Legislation on Retail [Podcast]
The conversation explores potential challenges for retailers, including concerns about exploiting pay bands to avoid transparency and the possibility of increased costs and necessary adjustments in compensation. The discussion also highlights the return of baby boomers to part-time retail positions.
Vancouver vs. San Francisco Retail: Vacancies, Social Challenges, Luxury Retail Thrives [Podcast]
Craig and Lee discuss the differences and similarities in the retail scenes of Vancouver and San Francisco. They explore store closures, the impact of poverty on retail, rising retail crime, and the resilience of high-end retailers in these cities.
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