Podcast [Interview]: JJ Wilson and Tanner Johnston Launch Performance Skincare for Men
Craig speaks with entrepreneurs JJ Wilson and Tanner Johnston in an energetic conversation about their new Reyal Performance skincare and supplements lines.
Upscale US-Based Brand ‘Lafayette 148’ to Open 1st Standalone Store in Canada in Toronto
The womenswear brand has been available in limited distribution at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. The new store signals confidence in brick-and-mortar retail at an important location.
‘Quesada Burritos & Tacos’ Sees Spectacular Growth in Canada with Ongoing Aggressive Expansion
The rapidly growing QSR concept surpassed 150 locations with 20 more planned before the end of the year and no end in sight.
Small Format Grocery Stores are the Future in Canada: Report/Experts
A rise in e-commerce and a shift in consumer preferences is expected to shape grocery retail in this country, negating the need for large-format warehouse formats.
Amazon Cancels 2021 Prime Day in Canada due to the Pandemic
The retail behemoth plans to relaunch Prime Day in 2022 noting health and safety concerns for its employees, customers and partners.
JLL Partners with Canadian AI Product Search Company to Address Hybrid Future of Retail
The real estate firm partnered with Adeptmind to grow online product search capabilities for retail landlords across the country.
Invisible Face Mask ‘Mingle Mask’ Targets Businesses in Canada as Restrictions Lift
The eco-friendly mask allows staff to share facial expressions while breathing easier with protection
6 Tips to Combat Canadian Warehousing Challenges in 2021
Some of the largest Canadian cities, like Toronto, Victoria, Montreal, and Vancouver, are struggling to find warehouse space for businesses to store their goods.
Podcast: Gucci Relocates to Expand Downtown Vancouver Store into Flagship
Craig and Lee discuss Gucci’s plans to expand the standalone Fairmont Hotel Vancouver store into a flagship by annexing the adjacent Omega retail space. In the meantime, Gucci has relocated to Thurlow and Alberni Streets in the former Escada space.
What Canada Can Learn From Sweden About Creating Middle-Class Retail Jobs: Op-Ed
Canadian grocery-store workers earn low wages compared to their counterparts in Sweden. Why?
Winnipeg Retail Vacancies Drop to Lowest in Decade Despite Pandemic: Interview
Federal supports have been a lifeline for many businesses with new retailers large and small opening across the city.
Toronto-Based Nick Iozzo Launches Real Estate Consultancy Agency ‘The Ancillary Agency’
Iozzo's 20+ years in the business includes handling commercial real estate for some of Canada's biggest retail landlords.
Brief: Hillberg & Berk Debuts New Store Design, WANT Les Essentials Opens Pop-up Storefront
Other news: Liberty Clothing opens in Distillery District, Plenty opens store near Vancouver, London Drugs Renovates Robson Street storefront, ergoCentric opens showroom at Square One.
Ren’s Pets Expanding in Canada with Multiple Store Openings: Interviews
The pet speciality retailer is expanding aggressively as demand skyrockets.
Resetting Retail Through Digital Transformation – RCC STORE Conference September 13-16
Several sessions focus on new retail tech and how the evolution of digital is pushing our industry forward.
Podcast [Interview]: DECIEM CEO Nicola Kilner Discusses the Future of the Brand
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.