The Retail Insider Podcast Network

Craig and Mélissa Lambert , President and Founder of Lambert Design Inc ., discuss the origins of the brand as well as its growth and expansion plans including a new flagship building in Montreal. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a rapidly growing Canadian same-day shipping company that has partnered exclusively with Retail Insider. Learn more about Swyft’s scalable, affordable best-in-class last mile...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig and Richard Mcleod discuss Foot Locker and its growth strategy in Canada that includes new community-focused stores and other initiatives. Mcleod has extensive experience in the retail industry and discusses what he’s seen and w...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig, Lee and Jesse discuss an innovative partnership between JLL Canada and Adeptmind which is ushering a new era at Canadian shopping centres in terms of online product searches of what is in malls. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a ra...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig speaks with Terry Cassaday, founder and Chairman of ergonomic chair company ergoCentric which is expanding further into retail with new storefronts. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a rapidly growing Canadian same-day shipping compan...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig and Michelle Bailey , Founder & CEO at The Blazing Group , discuss her new book “The Currency of Gratitude” and lessons that retailers can use in organizational training and overall operations. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a rapi...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig and Jon discuss the launch of Vancouver-based CDNGLOBAL and what makes it unique, and the discussion shifts into what’s being seen in the market. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a rapidly growing Canadian same-day shipping company t...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ Craig and Peter discuss La Maison Simons struggles through COVID and plans for beyond. **Podcast Sponsor: Swyft is a rapidly growing Canadian same-day shipping company that has partnered exclusively with Retail Insider. Learn more abo...

~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available ( link to Apple Podcast show )~ In this episode, Craig speaks with entrepreneurs JJ Wilson and Tanner Johnston in an energetic conversation about their new Reyal Performance skincare and supplements lines.   Interviewed this episode: Tanner Johnston , Founder at REY...

Craig and Lee talk about Vancouver's Gucci in Fairmont Hotel Vancouver expanding into the Omega space, Gucci temporarily moving onto Alberni Street, and Omega's new location within the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.   **Podcast Sponsor (Adyen): From in-store to in-app, unify your payments data across channels. Business. Not Boundaries [ Read more ] The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is availab...

Craig and Nicola Kilner , CEO of Toronto-based beauty brand DECIEM , discuss the company's expansion including stores, growth during the pandemic as well as future plans for the rapidly growing iconic brand.  **Podcast Sponsor (Adyen): From in-store to in-app, unify your payments data across channels. Business. Not Boundaries [ Read more ] Discussed in this Episode: Nicola Kilner , CEO and Co Foun...

Craig and Lee talk about Vancouver's Alberni Street "Luxury Zone" and provide commentary about its current state and history on the recently published retail tour by Retail Insider. **Podcast Sponsor (Adyen): From in-store to in-app, unify your payments data across channels. Business. Not Boundaries [ Read more ] The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,...

Craig speaks with Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO of FYidoctors, discussing the optical company's expansion into medical aesthetics. Dr. Ulsifer reveals that his company is expanding further in Canada as well as into the United States and eventually globally.  Alan Ulsifer , CEO of FYidoctors FYidoctors **Podcast Sponsor (MSC): As one of the world's leading container ship lines,  MSC is promoting a sustaina...

Craig speaks with Moose Knuckles co-CEO Noah Stern about the future of the company as it goes fur-free. Included in the discussion is how Moose Knuckles pivoted and grew during the pandemic as well as its future plans to expand the brand with standalone stores globally. Noah Stern , Owner and CEO of Moose Knuckles Canada Moose Knuckles Canada **Podcast Sponsor (MSC): As one of the world's leading...

This week, Craig and Lee talk about Vancouver's Robson Street and provide commentary on the recently published retail tour published by Retail Insider.  **Podcast Sponsor (MSC): As one of the world’s leading container ship lines,  MSC is promoting a sustainable business model that goes far beyond the ‘business as usual’ approach. [ Read more on MSC’s Sustainability Program ] The Weekly podcast by...

This week Craig speaks with INDOCHINO CEO Drew Green about where the company is going, including a new partnership with Nordstrom. Drew Green , Chief Executive Officer, President of INDOCHINO INDOCHINO **Podcast Sponsor (MSC): As one of the world's leading container ship lines,  MSC is promoting a sustainable business model that goes far beyond the 'business as usual' approach . [ Read more on MSC...

This week, Craig speaks with fashion icons Anjli and Gurpreet , discussing fashion in Canada as they begin working with Holt Renfrew as style consultants. The conversation includes a conversation about diversity as well as what we’ll be wearing as people begin to socialize in public again. **Podcast Sponsor:  Salesforce virtual “The Future of Retail is Now” event on June 22, 2021 featuring an excl...

This week, Craig and Lee talk about Artizia buying a stake in Reigning Champ as well as Montreal's Robert brothers acquiring WANT Les Essentiels. **Sponsor:  Salesforce virtual "The Future of Retail is Now" event on June 22, 2021 featuring an exclusive fireside chat with Brian Solis . [ Register Here ] The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Go...

This week, Craig and David discuss the 75 year fashion legacy of family-owned Murray Goldman, including the 37 year run of iconic Vancouver-based menswear retailer Boys'Co which will shut down at the end of this year. Despite the sad news, it's a positive conversation with a lot of history and gratitude.  Boys'Co David Goldman , President, Goldman Investments Ltd. and Murray Goldman Ltd (Boys'Co S...

This week, Craig and Lee talk about Craig’s analysis on The Hudson’s Bay Company’s potential redevelopment plans for its flagship locations in Canadian downtowns. Is it a good strategy or missed opportunity? The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Discussed t...

Craig and Melissa discuss the history of Toronto-based Gotstyle and how the retail brand that she founded in 2005 has been able to weather the pandemic, in addition to thoughts and ideas about the future of high-end fashion retail in Canada. Melissa Austria, Founder and Curator of Gotstyle Gotstyle website Retail Shift in Canada to Temporary Spaces: Interview with Gotstyle Founder Melissa Austria...

Craig and Charles discuss how he landed the position at the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association 29 years ago, retail in the downtown core and what he has planned next. Charles Gauthier Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association   The Weekly  podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and...

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Hudson’s Bay's plans to close all of its Topshop stores. The closure of Topshop and Topman shop-in-stores will require HBC to strategize a substantial amount of space in many of its stores. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast playe...

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Hudson’s Bay's plans to close all of its Topshop stores. The closure of Topshop and Topman shop-in-stores will require HBC to strategize a substantial amount of space in many of its stores. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast playe...

Gary Lenett, co-founder of Vancouver-based DUER, speaks to Craig about how he founded the brand, his vision for the future of retail as well as advice for entrepreneurs. Gary Lenett , Co-Founder of DUER DUER website   The Weekly  podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Subscribe, Ra...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Retail Insider journalist Mario Toneguzzi who was just named one of the world's top 10 business journalists. Craig and Mario discuss how he became a journalist and what he's seeing in Canadian retail during the pandemic through his interviews with top business leaders. Interview Details :  Mario Toneguzzi (LinkedIn) Retail Insider articles by Mario Toneguzzi...