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Jared Gordon

With over 15 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and venture, Jared helps industry leaders discover new sources of growth and bring fresh ideas to market. As a Managing Partner at Faculty of Change, a collective of strategic renewal experts, Jared works with complex established enterprises across sectors, including the world's leading banks, luxury brands, and retailers.

Chip Wilson’s Board Picks Reveal Lululemon’s Deeper Problem

Chip Wilson’s board nominations highlight deeper strategic issues at Lululemon as the brand grapples with innovation, leadership, and direction.

Canadian Retailers Face a Growing Convenience Trap

Canadian retailers are investing heavily in convenience, but rising costs, shrinkage, and customer frustration reveal a deeper strategic quality gap.

Lessons from D2C Retail Failures: Adapting Customer Value in Canada

Canadian retailers can thrive by adapting to evolving customer values, as D2C failures show the risks of overreliance on digital success alone."

Mid-Market Retailers in Canada Navigating Challenges and Opportunities as Consumers Shift [Op-Ed]

Jared Gordon discusses challenges facing mid-market retail, such as declining consumer interest and competition from discount and luxury sectors. Mid-market retailers need to adapt to survive he says.

When More Stores Isn’t the Answer: Aritzia and the Challenge of Growth [Op-Ed]

Aritzia’s hype may have fizzled as its stock value has dropped by half over the past year — an expert says that the retailer may need a strategic renewal as competitors attract consumers.

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