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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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Inside the Redesign of CF Toronto Eaton Centre’s High-Traffic Washrooms

WZMH Architects redesigned the Level 2 washrooms at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, adding capacity, durable materials and a water-inspired interior.
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Wilkes & Bowens Debuts at Toronto’s Stackt Market Ahead of Bloor Rebrand

Wilkes & Bowens has opened a temporary Stackt Market residency ahead of the rebranding of Toronto Designers Market on Bloor Street.
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Gen Z is Redefining the Checkout Experience for Canadian Retailers

Many Gen Z shoppers are reshaping checkout expectations by prioritizing privacy, trust and payment choice, creating new opportunities and challenges for Canadian retailers.
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From The Desk: Navigating Retail Growth Amid Trade Shifts and Experience-Driven Strategies

This week in Canadian retail highlights strategic expansions, evolving consumer experiences, and the complex impacts of trade tensions shaping growth opportunities.
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Roots Opens New Store at Vancouver International Airport

Roots has opened a new store at Vancouver International Airport as the Canadian retailer expands travel retail and continues investing in key locations.
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Esprit Returns to Canada Exclusively at Walmart

Esprit has returned to Canada exclusively at Walmart as the retailer and Centric Brands build a growing portfolio of recognizable apparel labels.
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Bramalea City Centre Builds Momentum with New Retailers and Future Growth Plans

Bramalea City Centre GM Andrew Butler discusses Walmart, new retailers, food investment, community programming and future mixed-use growth.
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Canadian Pet Spending Holds Firm Amid Economic Pressures

A new Canadian pet shopping report finds owners are protecting pet budgets while seeking value, shopping across channels and embracing auto-ship.
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Organic Traditions Secures $10.5M to Accelerate U.S. Expansion

Organic Traditions has raised US$10.5 million in Series A financing to expand across North America, grow U.S. retail distribution and invest in product innovation following more than 25 years of growth in Canada.
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Sweat and Tonic Sets October Opening for Yorkville Club

Sweat and Tonic will open its 18,000-square-foot Yorkville club this October, bringing together strength training, cycling, yoga, recovery and hospitality as the Toronto wellness company continues to evolve.
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Casavogue Again Ranked Among Montréal’s Top 3 Furniture Stores

Casavogue has once again been recognized among Montréal's Top 3 Furniture Stores by ThreeBestRated, reflecting more than five decades of curated furniture, personalized service and family ownership.
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RONA Acquires Five Atlantic Canadian Stores and DeliveryCentre

RONA has acquired five Atlantic Canadian stores and a regional delivery centre from RONA Atlantic Ltd., bringing the operation back under direct corporate ownership.
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Sleep Country Set for Major U.S. Expansion with Sleep Number Deal

The Fairfax-owned Canadian retailer is preparing to take control of more than 570 U.S. stores through a court-supervised acquisition valued at approximately US$701 million.
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Rains Opens Yorkdale Store as Canada Becomes Key Growth Market

Danish lifestyle brand Rains has opened its second Canadian store at Yorkdale as it expands retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations in Canada.
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Mercedes-Benz Reimagines Automotive Retail Inside Holt Renfrew

The 2,230-square-foot Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto combines vehicles, fashion, customization and cultural programming inside Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street flagship.
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Blu Mediterraneo: A Timeless Mediterranean Design Language at Maison Territo

Maison Territo explores the enduring appeal of Blu Mediterraneo, the Mediterranean-inspired design language defined by craftsmanship, natural materials, and timeless elegance.
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Splitsville Bowl to Open at CF Sherway Gardens in Former Nordstrom Space

Splitsville Bowl will open a 34,000-square-foot flagship at CF Sherway Gardens in 2027, marking a major redevelopment of part of the former Nordstrom store as Cadillac Fairview reshapes the shopping centre's anchor lineup.
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Chrome Hearts Buys Yorkville Building for First Canadian Store

Chrome Hearts has acquired the former Webster building in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood, paving the way for the luxury brand's first standalone Canadian store.
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Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 brings together retailers, suppliers and emerging brands to help businesses discover the products and trends shaping the future of wellness retail in Canada.
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How B.C.’s House of Q Built a North American BBQ Brand Through Specialty Retail

From competition pits to hundreds of retail shelves, B.C.-based House of Q is building a North American BBQ brand through specialty retail and award-winning products.
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Bakebe Finds Early Success at CF Markville as Experiential Retail Continues to Grow

Bakebe has opened its first Canadian location at CF Markville, bringing its app-guided baking concept to Canada as experiential retail continues to grow.
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Canadian Retailers Face New Discovery Challenge as Shoppers Turn to AI

Canadian retailers face a new challenge as shoppers turn to AI for product discovery, with Retail Rewired’s Chris Parsons urging stronger content, reviews and product data.
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Canadian Retail Employment Rebounds but Remains Down Nearly 72,000 Jobs

Canadian wholesale and retail employment rose in June but remains down nearly 72,000 jobs, with Suzanne Sears warning of staffing and service pressures.
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Mondetta Returns to Physical Retail at Holt Renfrew as National Expansion Takes Shape

Mondetta has returned to physical retail with a Holt Renfrew pop-up in Toronto as the Canadian brand plans permanent stores and a national expansion.
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Canadian Shoppers Choose by Mission, Not Channel, New Research Finds

A recent study from the Retail Council of Canada reveals how Canadian consumers navigate affordability through competitive shopping strategies, using both online and in-store resources to find the best deals.
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