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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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Splitsville Expands Across Canada with New Centres

Splitsville accelerates Canadian expansion with new locations, targeting retail hubs and redefining bowling as social entertainment.
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How Cadillac Fairview Drives Shopping Centre Productivity

High shopping centre productivity does not happen by accident. At Cadillac Fairview, it is the result of a deliberate strategy that combines scale, tenant curation, and continuous reinvestment. While industry...
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Toronto’s Basil Box to Shut Down All Locations by May 14

Basil Box will close all Canadian locations by May 14, ending a Toronto fast-casual brand as rising costs and shifting demand pressure the sector.
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Q1 2026 Food Service Retail Report: Pricing Pressure and Margin Compression

Canadian foodservice sector shows widening gap between large chains and independents as costs rise and consumers cut dining spending.
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Q1 2026 Grocery Retail Report: Discount Expansion and the Shift to Value

Canadian grocery sector sees rising inflation, discount growth, and increased consolidation as retailers adapt to cost pressures and shifting demand.
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Retail Insider Introduces Canadian Retail Sector Analysis

New reporting series from Retail Insider delivers sector-level insight into Canadian retail, connecting trends across categories and consumer behaviour.
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Pierre Cardin Opens First Canadian Store in Expansion

Pierre Cardin opens its first Canadian store at Tsawwassen Mills as a Vietnam-led operator begins a national retail expansion.
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Fashion Art Toronto Activates Former Hudson’s Bay Saks at Eaton Centre

Fashion Art Toronto activates the former Hudson’s Bay Saks designer floor at CF Toronto Eaton Centre with a one-day retail and cultural marketplace.
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From The Desk: Navigating Retail’s Transformation Amid Legacy Resets and Experiential Growth

Canadian retail reshapes with Hudson’s Bay closures, experiential expansions, and evolving consumer trends emphasizing sustainability, technology and affordability.
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Hudson’s Bay Stripes Return in Canadian Tire Stores

Hudson’s Bay Stripes return in Canadian Tire stores nationwide as the historic brand relaunches through a new lifestyle-focused collection.
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DAVIDsTEA Returns to Profitability as Retail Strategy Gains Traction

DAVIDsTEA posts first annual profit in years as store growth and a rebalanced retail model drive recovery in Canada.
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Square One Anchors Mississauga’s Downtown Transformation

Square One evolves into the centre of Mississauga’s new downtown, with strong retail sales and rapid mixed-use growth.
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One Year After Hudson’s Bay’s Collapse, Retail Reshaped

A year after Hudson’s Bay collapsed, Canadian retail continues to evolve as landlords, brands, and spaces adapt to its absence.
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La Rosée Expands in Canada Through Shoppers Deal

French clean skincare brand La Rosée expands across Canada via Shoppers Drug Mart, targeting growth in the masstige beauty segment.
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The End of Anchors: How Canadian Malls Are Being Rewritten

Canadian malls are being reshaped as anchor department stores disappear, leaving millions of square feet to be redeveloped and reimagined.
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Aritzia’s Rise from Canadian Brand to North American Powerhouse

Aritzia’s rapid U.S. expansion and strong financial performance position it as a leading North American retail powerhouse.
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Deals Signed for Major Hudson’s Bay Buildings Across Canada

Deals signed for major Hudson’s Bay buildings across Canada signal a shift toward redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.
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Mine & Yours Returns to Calgary with Holt Renfrew Pop-Up

Mine & Yours, a Canadian resale company, reopens its pop-up at Holt Renfrew in Calgary for a second year. The partnership emphasizes sustainable luxury and features pre-loved designer items, reflecting the growing demand for circular fashion.
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What Simons Signals for the Future of Downtown Vancouver Retail

La Maison Simons’ Vancouver flagship highlights a shift in downtown retail, as recovery unfolds amid structural changes and new competition.
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La Maison Générale Marks Montreal Milestone

La Maison Générale celebrates one year in Montreal as the French lifestyle brand marks its 80th anniversary.
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Cadillac Fairview Dominates Canada’s Top-Performing Shopping Centres

Cadillac Fairview leads Canada’s most productive shopping centres, with seven properties in the national top 10 by sales per square foot.
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Self-Storage Proposed for Former Hudson’s Bay Centre in Toronto

Brookfield’s new plan for the former Hudson’s Bay Centre at Yonge and Bloor introduces self-storage above street-level retail, signaling a shift in redevelopment strategy.
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Alice + Olivia to Open First Canadian Store in Yorkville

Alice + Olivia will open its first Canadian store at Yorkville Village in Toronto, reinforcing the area’s strength as a luxury retail hub.
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Aritzia Unveils Expanded Flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Aritzia unveils an expanded flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, introducing a larger format store with integrated café and experiential retail features.
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Woodbine Mall CCAA Signals Shift to Redevelopment

Woodbine Mall enters CCAA as lenders move to take control, signalling a shift toward redevelopment of aging retail assets in Toronto. Craig Patterson interviews Antony Karabus about the situation.
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