The Retail Insider Podcast Network

This week, Craig and Dustin discuss Disney’s plans to close all of its Canadian stores. Retail Insider reported on the development on Monday after receiving confirmation from multiple reliable sources. 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 this ep...

Retail Insider’s Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson recently interviewed fashion icon  Jeanne Beker  in a two-part podcast. Ms. Beker was host of  Fashion Television  between the years 1985 and 2012 and the conversation includes a discussion of some of the most memorable moments, including exclusively announcing the retirement of iconic fashion designer Valentino. Jeanne Beker captured the hearts and...

Retail Insider’s Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson recently interviewed fashion icon Jeanne Beker in a two-part podcast. Most notably, Ms. Beker was host of Fashion Television between the years 1985 and 2012. Craig and Jeanne discuss retail and fashion and where things are going as consumer preferences shift during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included is new information that some may not know including J...

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Toronto's lockdowns, Nordstom's Dover Street Market, Toronto's Cartier renovations, WEM's Gucci opening and La Vie en Rose's expansion.  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 this episode: Anger and Frustration as...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Adam Sturrock (VP of Product Marketing at Amplience ). Craig and Adam discuss the importance of agility to the future of retail.  “Everyone says bricks and mortar is dying. I say it just has to evolve,” says Adam. Part of that evolution is the device sitting in everyone’s pockets – the smartphone. Everything is already in place, retailers just need to harne...

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Club Monaco's Toronto departure and Canadian food hall announcements.  The 25 year run for Club Monaco has ended in the iconic building on Toronto's Bloor Street and  two food hall announcements are discussed for Alberta and British Columbia.   The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Peter Woolford (President of Clairmark Consulting Ltd.) and Stephen O'Keefe (President of Bottom Line Matters ). Craig, Peter and Stephen discuss the retail awakening -- consumers are changing and retailers need to adapt.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and...

This week, Craig and Lee discuss the completion of the façade and two retail levels at Holt Renfrew’s Mink Mile flagship store in Toronto. The discussion also covered the massive Hudson's Bay redevelopment renderings revealed the downtown Montreal store. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  David Nagy , Founder of Calgary-based eCommerce Canada . Craig and David discuss the eCommerce marketplace and the pitfalls new entrants will encounter competing online. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Interview Details: David Nagy...

Craig & Lee discuss the potential luxury retail growth across Canada for 2021, including new standalone stores as well as in multi-brand retailers . Despite the pandemic, sales have been strong for luxury brands in Canada over the course of the past year. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Tyler Yang , Chief Executive Officer at Vancouer-based Loa Skin . Craig and Tyler discuss the enterprise that he and his business partner, Spencer Angeltvedt, have expanded focusing on skincare with plans to expand the product into retailers in Canada. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedic...

Craig & Lee discuss the potential luxury retail growth across Canada for 2021, including new standalone stores as well as in multi-brand retailers . Despite the pandemic, sales have been strong for luxury brands in Canada over the course of the past year. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Marcelle Rademeyer , Founding Partner at Beauleigh Retail Consultants . Craig and Marcelle discuss what was happening in retail prior to the pandemic, and what the future holds as new tenants secure retail spaces across Canada. The Weekly  podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or through our dedicated RSS feed fo...

This week, Craig & Lee are joined by fellow team member, Dustin Fuhs, to discuss the Canada-wide closures of all J.Crew stores as well as the reduction of Starbucks stores nationwide.   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 this episode: BRIEF: J....

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Lisa Hutcheson , Managing Partner at J.C. Williams Group . Craig and Lisa discuss discuss Ebeltoft's 2021 retail innovation book which showcases leading innovations in Canada and beyond.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Interview De...

This week, Craig & Lee discuss store closures including Kiehl’s and Godiva chocolate, as well as expansions for L.L.Bean and APM Monaco. 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 this episode: Kiehl’s to Shut 1/3 of its Canadian Stores as it Focuses o...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Daniel Carman , VP at Over the Rainbow Ltd . Craig and Daniel discuss the COVID lockdown measure impacts on Canadian retailers and how provincial legislation is harming small retailers while allowing big-box stores to remain open. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overc...

This week, Craig & Lee discuss the disappointing news of Barneys New York not coming to Canada as planned, significant shopping centre changes for 2021, as well as a discussion about the West Edmonton Mall photo tours released by Retail Insider this week. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for...

This week Craig & Lee return for 2021 and discuss Vancouver's Alberni Street "Luxury Zone" and Toronto's Bloor Street "Mink Mile" for recent announcements of openings/closures. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Discussed this episode: Luxury Brand Thom Browne to Open 2nd Ca...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Natalie Bibeau , President at NATA PR . Craig and Natalie discuss skills and education retailers may need to successfully emerge from a troubled 2020. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Interview Details: Natalie Bibeau NATA PR SCHOOL...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with  Matt Crowell , Founder & CEO of GetInTheLoop . Craig and Matt discuss the future of shopping centres in Canada in a time of digitization as retail heads online, and how the shopping centre has a potential advantage over Amazon. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcas...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Greg Neath , VP - Business Development In-Store & Direct Marketing and Premedia at TC Transcontinental Printing . Craig and Greg discuss the TC Transcontinental's product expansion strategy in Canada, and how the company grew to become the largest of its kind in the country. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Darryl Jullot, Managing Lead of Digital Main Street. Craig and Daryl discuss the challenges small retailer and other businesses are facing in Canada, what’s being done and what the future might hold. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players....

This week Craig & Lee talk about Gucci opening a standalone store in West Edmonton Mall and HBC’s The Room shifting strategy by adding menswear in the Vancouver location. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Discussed this episode: GUCCI to Open Large Storefront at West Edmont...

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Jose Ribau from EVP Digital & Innovation at Cadillac Fairview . Mr. Ribau discusses Ravel by CF and the technology initiatives underway, including the LiVE by CF app and their recent CF Guest List offering. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast pl...