Located in Toronto, Craig is a retail analyst and consultant who has studied the Canadian retail landscape for the past 25 years. He is also an advisor at the University of Alberta Centre for Cities and Communities, and holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees from the same university.

Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business. He now works on his own as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training.

Sean Tarry is an experienced writer who leverages his unique storytelling abilities to bring retail industry news and analysis to life. With 25 years of learning, including over a decade as Editor-In-Chief of Canadian Retailer magazine, he’s equipped with a deep understanding of the unique world of retail and the issues, trends, and innovators that continue to influence its evolution and shape its landscape.

David Nagy is a technology and e-commerce thought leader and an avid entrepreneur. He has spent over 20 years building businesses and working with small-to-large retailers, helping businesses accelerate in the areas of e-commerce, digital transformation, software-as-a-service (SaaS) and international trade and export. He is a former co-Founder of one of Canada’s leading online retailers and is currently the Founder and CEO of eCommerce Canada.

Lee Rivett, based in Vancouver, supports the digital distribution and technical backend operations of Retail Insider. In addition, Lee is also an active contributor to Retail Insider’s editorial content. His work includes technical reporting, international shopping centre tours, and feature articles on Canadian retail news.

Darryl Julott is a digital marketing and small business expert based in Toronto. He is the Advertising Manager for Retail Insider, including building strategic partnerships for special events.

Ritchie Po is a privacy and cybersecurity lawyer based in Vancouver, with considerable experience in data breach handling and technology procurement. He runs his own practice focusing on data privacy law and is a legislative consultant. He is also the original copy editor for Retail Insider. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Alexis Rivett provides accounting support for Retail Insider. All inquiries related to accounts payables and accounts receivables can be forwarded to accounting@retail-insider.com.

Evan is a freelance journalist in Vancouver. In addition to Retail Insider, Evan's work has appeared in the Vancouver Sun and the Postmedia network, RENX, Business in Vancouver, Reuters, the Bangkok Post and many others.

Kelly Roche is a freelance multimedia journalist and educator who finds and tells great stories. Her daily news background includes reporting and videography at CTV News and Sun Media. She’s been producing impactful content for nearly 20 years; recent publishers include the Toronto Star and CBC. Visit rochekelly.com to collaborate with her.

Christa Patterson is a contributor at large for Retail Insider, based in Sherwood Park, Alberta. She is also a storm chaser with her own pages on Facebook and Youtube, and is a photographer for such websites as The Weather Network. Christa keeps Retail Insider updated on retail happenings in the Edmonton area, including Strathcona County where she resides.

Christopher Lui is a Human Resources and Marketing Professional with over 10 years of experience in project management and working on multi-stakeholder projects in both public and private sectors. He has management consulting experience in areas such as strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management. Follow him on Twitter @chrislui01 or LinkedIn at Christopher Lui.

Montreal-based Maxime Frechette is an expert in luxury and other retail, and is also an influencer who works with brands through his platforms including Edition Standard

Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Communications, publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, and specializes in the Luxury Lifestyle niche. She is the West Coast Correspondent for Retail-Insider and has a vast freelance portfolio including Montecristo Magazine, Boulevard English & Chinese editions, and Indulge. helen@ecoluxluv.com