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The Retail Insider Podcast Network

436 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

A collection of podcast episodes from both "The Weekly" and "The Interview Series" podcasts created by Retail Insider Canada.

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(Interview) Predictmedix to bring AI to Canadian Retail

May 26, 2020 03:11 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Dr. Rahul Kushwah, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at PredictMedix Inc, an artificial intelligence (AI) company with technology that tests for symptoms of COVID-19 and can be used to monitor spaces.    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: Dr. Rahul Kushwah, the Co-founder and Chief Operating Office...

Opinion: COVID-19 review, and HBC closure in downtown Edmonton

May 19, 2020 15:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee review the COVID-19 articles and HBC’s closure of their downtown Edmonton store.  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: Stores Close and Malls Reduce Hours in Canada Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Mass Store Closures in Canada Escalate Significantly Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [Update] Fitness Studios in Canada to See Substantial C...

COVID-19 review and HBC closure in downtown Edmonton

May 19, 2020 15:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee review the COVID-19 articles and HBC’s closure of their downtown Edmonton store.  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: Stores Close and Malls Reduce Hours in Canada Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Mass Store Closures in Canada Escalate Significantly Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [Update] Fitness Studios in Canada to See Substantial C...

Special Edition 12: Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with Charles de Brabant

May 07, 2020 18:52 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director at Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University. Mr. de Brabant discusses the long road ahead to a recovery in the Canadian retail industry amid weak consumer confidence, as well as what the future may hold as we begin to settle into a ‘new normal’.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

Charles de Brabant: COVID Impacts on Canadian Retail

May 07, 2020 18:52 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director at Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University. Mr. de Brabant discusses the long road ahead to a recovery in the Canadian retail industry amid weak consumer confidence, as well as what the future may hold as we begin to settle into a ‘new normal’.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

(Interview) Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with Charles de Brabant

May 07, 2020 18:52 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Charles de Brabant, the Executive Director at Bensadoun School of Retail Management at McGill University. Mr. de Brabant discusses the long road ahead to a recovery in the Canadian retail industry amid weak consumer confidence, as well as what the future may hold as we begin to settle into a ‘new normal’.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

Minakakis: COVID Impacts on Canadian Retail

May 01, 2020 01:16 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with George Minakakis, the Chief Executive Officer at Inception Retail Group Inc. Mr. Minakakis discusses the lead up to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns, the current view of Canadian retail and overseas retail perspective on COVID-19 behaviors.  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: George Minakakis, Chief Exec...

Special Edition 11: Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with George Minakakis

May 01, 2020 01:16 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with George Minakakis, the Chief Executive Officer at Inception Retail Group Inc. Mr. Minakakis discusses the lead up to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns, the current view of Canadian retail and overseas retail perspective on COVID-19 behaviors.  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: George Minakakis, Chief Exec...

(Interview) Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with George Minakakis

May 01, 2020 01:16 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

An off-schedule podcast discussion with George Minakakis, the Chief Executive Officer at Inception Retail Group Inc. Mr. Minakakis discusses the lead up to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns, the current view of Canadian retail and overseas retail perspective on COVID-19 behaviors.  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: George Minakakis, Chief Exec...

Carl Boutet: COVID Impacts on Canadian Retail

April 27, 2020 00:42 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with Carl Boutet, the Chief Strategist and Board Advisor for Studio RX for retail strategies. Mr. Boutet discusses how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns are having a profound effect on the Canadian retail industry, including the demise of struggling chains as well as an acceleration of innovations that were already in the works.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed...

Special Edition 10: Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with Carl Boutet

April 27, 2020 00:42 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with Carl Boutet, the Chief Strategist and Board Advisor for Studio RX for retail strategies. Mr. Boutet discusses how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns are having a profound effect on the Canadian retail industry, including the demise of struggling chains as well as an acceleration of innovations that were already in the works.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed...

Special Edition 10: Expert Interview on COVID-19 Changing Canadian Retail

April 27, 2020 00:42 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with Carl Boutet, the Chief Strategist and Board Advisor for Studio RX for retail strategies. Mr. Boutet discusses how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns are having a profound effect on the Canadian retail industry, including the demise of struggling chains as well as an acceleration of innovations that were already in the works.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated...

(Interview) Retail Expert Interview on COVID-19 with Carl Boutet

April 27, 2020 00:42 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with Carl Boutet, the Chief Strategist and Board Advisor for Studio RX for retail strategies. Mr. Boutet discusses how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) shutdowns are having a profound effect on the Canadian retail industry, including the demise of struggling chains as well as an acceleration of innovations that were already in the works.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed...

Newbury, Gray, Minakakis: COVID Impact on Canadian Retail

April 21, 2020 01:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with retail industry experts Gary Newbury, David Ian Gray and George Minakakis. Mr. Newbury, Mr. Gray and Mr. Minakakis discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian retailers, 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. Interview Details: Gary Newbury Transforms Retail Supply Chain, Logistics & Last Mile...

Special Edition 9: COVID-19 Canadian Retail Expert Panel Discussion

April 21, 2020 01:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with retail industry experts Gary Newbury, David Ian Gray and George Minakakis. Mr. Newbury, Mr. Gray and Mr. Minakakis discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian retailers, 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. Interview Details: Gary Newbury Transforms Retail Supply Chain, Logistics & Last Mile...

(Interview) COVID-19 Canadian Retail Expert Panel Discussion

April 21, 2020 01:05 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

An off-schedule podcast panel discussion with retail industry experts Gary Newbury, David Ian Gray and George Minakakis. Mr. Newbury, Mr. Gray and Mr. Minakakis discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian retailers, 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. Interview Details: Gary Newbury Transforms Retail Supply Chain, Logistics & Last Mile...

Newbury and McClymont: COVID and Supply Chain Strategies

April 08, 2020 23:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with industry Gary Newbury and John McClymont about why click-and-collect will dominate in the face of costly and often unprofitable delivery. Mr. Newbury and Mr. McClymont also discuss supply chain strategies amid COVID-19 as well as the future of the industry.  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: Gary Newbury Tra...

Special Edition 8: Expert Interview on Click-and-Collect & Canadian Retailing

April 08, 2020 23:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with industry Gary Newbury and John McClymont about why click-and-collect will dominate in the face of costly and often unprofitable delivery. Mr. Newbury and Mr. McClymont also discuss supply chain strategies amid COVID-19 as well as the future of the industry.  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: Gary Newbury Tra...

(Interview) Expert Interview on Click-and-Collect & Canadian Retailing

April 08, 2020 23:51 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with industry Gary Newbury and John McClymont about why click-and-collect will dominate in the face of costly and often unprofitable delivery. Mr. Newbury and Mr. McClymont also discuss supply chain strategies amid COVID-19 as well as the future of the industry.  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: Gary Newbury Tra...

Miya Knights: Eagle Eye Solutions published “Connected Consumer Report”

April 01, 2020 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Miya Knights, Head of Industry Insight, from Eagle Eye Solutions (responsible for the PC Optimum loyalty programs) about the recently published “Connected Consumer Report”. Ms. Knights discusses the report as well what is expected to change in the Canadian retail industry amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

Special Edition 7: Interview with Miya Knights (Eagle Eye Solutions)

April 01, 2020 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Miya Knights, Head of Industry Insight, from Eagle Eye Solutions (responsible for the PC Optimum loyalty programs) about the recently published “Connected Consumer Report”. Ms. Knights discusses the report as well what is expected to change in the Canadian retail industry amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

(Interview) Interview with Miya Knights (Eagle Eye Solutions)

April 01, 2020 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Miya Knights, Head of Industry Insight, from Eagle Eye Solutions (responsible for the PC Optimum loyalty programs) about the recently published “Connected Consumer Report”. Ms. Knights discusses the report as well what is expected to change in the Canadian retail industry amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podc...

Special Edition 6: Interview with David Ian Gray (DIG360 Consulting Ltd.)

March 24, 2020 20:39 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with David Ian Gray, founder and strategist at DIG360 Consulting Ltd. Mr. Gray discusses the inevitable consequence of the devastating economic impact the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is having on retailers across the country. The Weekly podcast returns on Friday. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: Th...

David Ian Gray: Inevitable COVID Consequences

March 24, 2020 20:39 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with David Ian Gray, founder and strategist at DIG360 Consulting Ltd. Mr. Gray discusses the inevitable consequence of the devastating economic impact the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is having on retailers across the country. The Weekly podcast returns on Friday. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: Th...

(Interview) Interview with David Ian Gray (DIG360 Consulting Ltd.)

March 24, 2020 20:39 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with David Ian Gray, founder and strategist at DIG360 Consulting Ltd. Mr. Gray discusses the inevitable consequence of the devastating economic impact the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is having on retailers across the country. The Weekly podcast returns on Friday. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: Th...

COVID-19, Early Canadian Retailer Impacts and What’s to Come

March 17, 2020 18:58 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about COVID-19 and the early impacts on the Canadian retailers and landlords. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Oberfeld Snowcap is a full-service real estate and retail advisory firm that focuses on retail tenant representation, strategic planning, property and project leasing, as well as real estate investment sales. Discussed this epis...

Opinion: COVID-19, Early Retail Impacts and Upcoming

March 17, 2020 18:58 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about COVID-19 and the early impacts on the Canadian retailers and landlords. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Oberfeld Snowcap is a full-service real estate and retail advisory firm that focuses on retail tenant representation, strategic planning, property and project leasing, as well as real estate investment sales. Discussed this epis...

Mark Ainley: Retail Flow analyst

March 13, 2020 01:54 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Mark Ainley, a retail flow analyst and consultant from Sense of Space in Vancouver. Mr. Ainley discusses the flow of retail and how physical spaces can be more welcoming to customers.  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: Mark Ainley, Principal & Consultant (LinkedIn) Sense of Space Contemporary Feng Shui   ...

Special Edition 5: Interview with Mark Ainley, a retail flow analyst

March 13, 2020 01:54 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Mark Ainley, a retail flow analyst and consultant from Sense of Space in Vancouver. Mr. Ainley discusses the flow of retail and how physical spaces can be more welcoming to customers.  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: Mark Ainley, Principal & Consultant (LinkedIn) Sense of Space Contemporary Feng Shui   ...

(Interview) Interview with Mark Ainley, a retail flow analyst

March 13, 2020 01:54 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

An off-schedule podcast interview with Mark Ainley, a retail flow analyst and consultant from Sense of Space in Vancouver. Mr. Ainley discusses the flow of retail and how physical spaces can be more welcoming to customers.  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: Mark Ainley, Principal & Consultant (LinkedIn) Sense of Space Contemporary Feng Shui   ...

Canada Goose/Simons, Victoria's Secret closures and Pier 1 Imports departures

March 02, 2020 03:51 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week, Craig & Lee talk about Canada Goose pulling out of La Maison Simons, Victoria’s Secret quietly closing some of its Canadian locations, and Pier 1 Imports closing all of its Canadian stores. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazi...

Opinion: Canada Goose/Simons, Victoria's Secret closures and Pier 1 Imports departs

March 02, 2020 03:51 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week, Craig & Lee talk about Canada Goose pulling out of La Maison Simons, Victoria’s Secret quietly closing some of its Canadian locations, and Pier 1 Imports closing all of its Canadian stores. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazi...

Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Louis Vuitton Flagship, 'Paul' Bakery, Taschen and Holt Renfrew Restaurant Re-Rebrand

February 20, 2020 02:22 - 20 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Canada’s top mall announcement, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre to open Louis Vuitton flagship, French Bakery ‘Paul’ and German book publisher ‘Taschen’ coming to Vancouver and Holt Renfrew re-rebranding their restaurants nationally. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to s...

Opinion: Yorkdale, Louis Vuitton Flagship, 'Paul' Bakery, Taschen and Holt Restaurant Re-Rebrand

February 20, 2020 02:22 - 20 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Canada’s top mall announcement, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre to open Louis Vuitton flagship, French Bakery ‘Paul’ and German book publisher ‘Taschen’ coming to Vancouver and Holt Renfrew re-rebranding their restaurants nationally. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to s...

Ramesh Venkat: David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services

February 12, 2020 03:21 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

An off-schedule podcast where Craig discusses Canadian retail trends with Ramesh Venkat, a director and retail expert from the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services, including Canadian retail challenges, how the customer has changed over the last decade, how AI is being integrated into Canadian retail and other trending retail topics.  The Weekly podcast returns on Friday. Sponsored by Retail Executive Program - RISE: The Retail Innovation, Strategy & Excellence (RISE)...

Special Edition 4: Interview with Retail Expert Ramesh Venkat (David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services)

February 12, 2020 03:21 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

An off-schedule podcast where Craig discusses Canadian retail trends with Ramesh Venkat, a director and retail expert from the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services, including Canadian retail challenges, how the customer has changed over the last decade, how AI is being integrated into Canadian retail and other trending retail topics.  The Weekly podcast returns on Friday. Sponsored by Retail Executive Program - RISE: The Retail Innovation, Strategy & Excellence (RISE)...

Canadian Store Closures in Early 2020

February 01, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MB

This week Craig & Lee discuss challenges in retail with more than 700 store locations in Canada that will shutter early on this year as well as some of the retailers affected.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: We are a team of creative engineers and skilled fabricators collaborating to design and manufacture highly effective retail env...

Opinion: Canadian Store Closures in Early 2020

February 01, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MB

This week Craig & Lee discuss challenges in retail with more than 700 store locations in Canada that will shutter early on this year as well as some of the retailers affected.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: We are a team of creative engineers and skilled fabricators collaborating to design and manufacture highly effective retail env...

Opinion: Holt Renfrew Exits Downtown Edmonton

January 16, 2020 16:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Holt Renfrew exiting downtown Edmonton, including two interviews with local Edmontonians on what this means for the city.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Oberfeld Snowcap is a full-service real estate and retail advisory firm that focuses on retail tenant representation, strategic planning, property and project leasing, as well as...

Holt Renfrew Exits Downtown Edmonton

January 16, 2020 16:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Holt Renfrew exiting downtown Edmonton, including two interviews with local Edmontonians on what this means for the city.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Oberfeld Snowcap is a full-service real estate and retail advisory firm that focuses on retail tenant representation, strategic planning, property and project leasing, as well as...

Opinion: Forever 21 Returns, Harry Rosen's Future

January 10, 2020 03:41 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Forever 21 coming back to Canada in an e-Commerce format and the future of Harry Rosen menswear chain.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces around the globe where people can achieve their ambiti...

Forever 21 Re-Enters Canada and Harry Rosen's Future

January 10, 2020 03:41 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Forever 21 coming back to Canada in an e-Commerce format and the future of Harry Rosen menswear chain.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by JLL Canada: What’s your ambition? Visit JLL.ca to see how JLL Canada is here to create rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces around the globe where people can achieve their ambiti...

Opinion: Top 10 Most Read Articles from 2019

January 01, 2020 16:05 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee recap the top 10 most-read articles for Retail Insider in 2019. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: We are a team of creative engineers and skilled fabricators collaborating to design and manufacture highly effective retail environments. In 2017, they acquired “Acorn Wood Designs” - an award-winning architectural mil...

Top 10 Most Read Articles from 2019

January 01, 2020 16:05 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee recap the top 10 most-read articles for Retail Insider in 2019. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Peregrine/Acorn: We are a team of creative engineers and skilled fabricators collaborating to design and manufacture highly effective retail environments. In 2017, they acquired “Acorn Wood Designs” - an award-winning architectural mil...

Opinion: Apple MegaStore Opens, Brenton & Co, St. John and Daniel Wellington

December 20, 2019 06:58 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about the opening of Apple’s massive store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, bespoke tailoring trend at Brenton & Co, the opening of the St. John flagship on Toronto’s Mink Mile and watchmaker Daniel Wellington’s entrance into the Canadian marketplace with plans for a national expansion. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Oberfeld Sn...

Apple Flagship, Brenton & Co, St. John and Daniel Wellington

December 20, 2019 06:58 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Apple Flagship, Brenton & Co, St. John and Daniel Wellington.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Oberfeld Snowcap: Founded 40 years ago, Oberfeld Snowcap is a full-service real estate and retail advisory firm that focuses on retail tenant representation, strategic planning, property and project leasing, as well ...

Apple MegaStore Opens, Brenton & Co, St. John and Daniel Wellington

December 20, 2019 06:58 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about the opening of Apple’s massive store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, bespoke tailoring trend at Brenton & Co, the opening of the St. John flagship on Toronto’s Mink Mile and watchmaker Daniel Wellington’s entrance into the Canadian marketplace with plans for a national expansion. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Oberfeld Sn...

Bentley Leathers, Läderach, Ted Baker, Hublot and Suitsupply

December 13, 2019 22:50 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Bentley Leathers’ exiting court protection with plans to close 90 stores, Swiss chocolate brand Läderach’s entry into Canada, Ted Baker’s unique new Yorkdale flagship, Hublot’s 1st Canadian corporate store, and Dutch suit maker Suitsupply’s cross-Canada expansion that will include a Vancouver flagship as well as Nordstrom-based concessions. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed...

Opinion: Bentley Leathers, Läderach, Ted Baker, Hublot and Suitsupply

December 13, 2019 22:50 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about Bentley Leathers’ exiting court protection with plans to close 90 stores, Swiss chocolate brand Läderach’s entry into Canada, Ted Baker’s unique new Yorkdale flagship, Hublot’s 1st Canadian corporate store, and Dutch suit maker Suitsupply’s cross-Canada expansion that will include a Vancouver flagship as well as Nordstrom-based concessions. Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed...

Ladurée Downtown Toronto, Hammam Spa by Céla and Summerhill Market

December 06, 2019 03:52 - 18 minutes - 18 MB

This week Craig & Lee talk about the opening of Ladurée in downtown Toronto and how it’s different, the Hammam Spa by Céla’s experiential addition to Toronto’s Bayview Village, and the third Summerhill Market opening in Toronto as the company looks to open a fourth amid a strategy of buying store real estate outright.  Retail Insider Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...

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