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Craig Patterson

Located in Toronto, Craig is the Publisher & CEO of Retail Insider Media Ltd. He is also a retail analyst and consultant, Advisor at the University of Alberta School Centre for Cities and Communities in Edmonton, former lawyer and a public speaker. He has studied the Canadian retail landscape for over 25 years and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees.
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Remembering Karl Dodham of Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street

A memorial to Karl Dodham, the creative force behind Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street holiday magic, remembered by colleagues after the 2025 closure.
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Canadians Temper Holiday Spending as Boxing Day Nears

Mid-holiday survey data suggests cautious Canadian shoppers, limited Boxing Day upside, and growing skepticism toward retail promotions.
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Mastercard introduces Merchant Cloud for the evolving digital commerce landscape

Mastercard Merchant Cloud provides a unified platform to help simplify payments, enhance efficiency and support business growth.
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Tom Ford Opens First Canadian Storefront at Yorkdale

Tom Ford opens its first Canadian standalone boutique at Yorkdale, marking a major milestone in the brand’s North American luxury expansion.
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Specsavers Marks 250 Stores in Canada With Mission Opening

Specsavers opens its 250th Canadian store in Mission, B.C., highlighting rapid expansion, grocery-anchored eyecare access, and community ownership.
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Oshawa Centre Launches Holiday Snow Magic Experience

Oshawa Centre debuts Holiday Snow Magic, an immersive family experience raising funds for Lakeridge Health Foundation while driving holiday foot traffic.
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Gentle Monster Opens First Canadian Store at Yorkdale

Gentle Monster has opened its first Canadian flagship at Yorkdale, bringing immersive art-driven eyewear retail to Toronto’s luxury corridor.
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Club Monaco Closes Its First-Ever Store on Queen West

Club Monaco has shuttered its original 1985 Queen Street West store, marking the end of a defining chapter in Canadian fashion retail.
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Mapleview Centre Unveils Holiday Wonder Workshop

Mapleview Shopping Centre launches Holiday Wonder, a festive workshop supporting MacKids while driving family foot traffic and holiday engagement.
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Canadian Retail Sales Dip in October, November Rebound Seen

Canadian retail sales fell 0.2% in October as liquor sales dropped, though early data point to a November rebound, Statistics Canada says.
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Splash and Dash Opens First Canadian Location in Toronto

Splash and Dash has opened at CF Shops at Don Mills, bringing a membership grooming model, boutique products, and spa add-ons to Toronto dog owners.
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Big Chicken Enters Canada With Plans for Expansion

Big Chicken debuts in Canada at Hamilton’s TD Coliseum, marking the start of a broader national expansion strategy led by CEO Josh Halpern.
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Boxing Day Still Matters for Canadian Retail, New Data Shows

Vividata data shows Boxing Day remains a major Canadian retail moment, driven by planned purchases, regional strength, and more affluent shoppers.
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Actual Body Opens Regenerative Wellness Clinic in Toronto 

Actual Body launches in Toronto with regenerative treatments including acoustic wave therapy, exosomes, and a men’s health program showing 'measurable' results.
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Jim Pattison Group Buys Cherry Lane Shopping Centre

Jim Pattison Group has acquired Penticton’s Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, the South Okanagan’s only enclosed mall, following Hudson’s Bay’s closure.
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Simpsons WWII Roll of Honour Finds New Home at TD Museum

The WWII Simpsons Roll of Honour has been installed at TD’s downtown Toronto museum, preserving a rare piece of Canadian retail and wartime history.
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BHC Chicken Tests Canadian Market With Toronto Flagship

BHC Chicken reflects on its first year in Toronto as it positions Canada as a strategic base for North American expansion.
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Rax Expands Shared Wardrobe Marketplace in Toronto

Rax, Canada’s peer-to-peer clothing rental app, is expanding into the U.S. after early traction in Toronto and a growing push for circular fashion.
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Brasswater Acquires Mont Tremblant Retail Village

Brasswater has acquired the Mont Tremblant retail village, strengthening its focus on experiential, destination-oriented retail assets.
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Manulife Centre Launches Atelier Noël Holiday Experience

Manulife Centre debuts Atelier Noël, a curated holiday experience blending floral art, music, gifting, and charitable giving in Bloor-Yorkville.
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Mastermind Toys Bets on Franchising for Its Next Growth Phase

Mastermind Toys launches a franchising model to expand across Canada, focusing on community-led growth, refreshed stores, and local ownership.
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Amazon 2025 Impact Report Details $65bill Invested in Canada

Amazon’s 2025 Canada Impact Report outlines $65 billion in investments, 46,000 jobs, faster delivery, and expanded support for Canadian businesses.
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Rising Grocery Prices Drive Debt Stress for Canadians

Credit Counselling Society warns rising grocery prices and holiday spending are pushing more Canadians to seek debt help heading into 2026.
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Playdium to Open Largest Location at Vaughan Mills in 2026

Cineplex will open its largest Playdium location at Vaughan Mills in summer 2026, expanding its family entertainment footprint in the GTA.
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Funko Taps Kroeger Marketing for Canada Distribution

Funko will expand its Canadian retail presence in 2026 through a new wholesale distribution partnership with Kroeger Marketing.
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