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Calgary Boutique espy experience Expands Under Megan Szanik
espy experience began in 2009 as a 1,500-square-foot designer discount concept in Inglewood and has grown to more than 12,000 square feet.
Lululemon Resets Leadership Amid Rising Competition
Lululemon reshapes leadership with a new CEO and board appointments as competition intensifies and growth pressures emerge.
Retail Leaders Outline Strategy Shifts at Rotman Event
Retail leaders discuss strategy, consumer shifts, and growth at Retail Insider’s first in-person event with Rotman.
Canada’s Department Stores and the Business of Staying Relevant
At RCCSTORE26, the department store debate shifts from theory to practice, led by two Canadian retailers still shaping the outcome.
Canadian Retail in Transition Conference Set for Toronto
Retail leaders gather May 8 in Toronto to discuss restructuring, insolvency trends, and the future of Canadian retail. Craig Patterson will provide his perspective of the industry in a fireside chat.
VIDEO: 50 Years of Canada’s Commercial Real Estate Evolution
Commercial real estate remains fundamentally a relationship-driven business, where in-person interaction, market insight, and trust continue to be essential for success.
Tim Cook Transitioning to Apple Executive Chairman as John Ternus Becomes CEO
Apple has announced a leadership transition, with Tim Cook stepping into the role of executive chairman while John Ternus takes over as CEO effective September 1, 2026. This change is the result of a long-term succession planning process approved by the Board of Directors.
Johny Srouji Appointed Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer in Significant Leadership Shift
Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, succeeding John Ternus. Srouji has been instrumental in driving the company's silicon strategy and will now lead an expanded role in hardware engineering.
OPA! of Greece names new President and CEO
OPA! of Greece has appointed Simran Singh as President and CEO. He joined the brand in 2014 and now brings 12+ years of experience.
MBI Brands taps new President to lead next phase of strategic growth and global expansion
Mary Brown's Chicken has over 290 locations across Canada and is growing.
Kits Eyecare appoints Tai Silvey as President
Since joining Kits in January 2022 as Senior Vice President, Operations, and later serving as Chief Business Development Officer.
PepsiCo Canada’s Cara Keating Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Cara Keating, CEO of PepsiCo Canada, receives RCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her impact on retail and consumer goods in Canada.
PÜR Gum Founder Jay Klein on Growth and Dragons’ Den
PÜR Gum founder Jay Klein discusses growth, retail strategy, and his return to Dragons’ Den after building a global CPG brand.
Jillian Harris Named RCC Retail Ambassador of the Year
Jillian Harris to receive RCC award, recognized for building The Jilly Box into a purpose-driven Canadian retail platform.
VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body
Canadians are increasingly seeking products that support both their well-being and environmentally responsible practices.
London Drugs President Clint Mahlman to Retire
London Drugs president Clint Mahlman will retire after 41 years, as longtime executive Nick Curalli is named successor.
RCC Honours Browns Shoes CEO with Lifetime Achievement
Retail Council of Canada names Browns Shoes CEO Michael Brownstein as Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
VIDEO: Healthy Planet sees rise of micro meals and demand for cleaner, nutritious snack options
Future store formats will continue to reflect consumer preference for convenient, partially prepared meal options that support healthier eating.
Egg Club founder targets rapid expansion after launching breakfast QSR concept
The idea for Egg Club emerged in 2018 as Jason Yu evaluated the competitive landscape for breakfast food.
SUKOSHI Founder Linda Dang Builds North American Beauty Retail Powerhouse
Linda Dang is scaling SUKOSHI across North America with an experience-led retail strategy rooted in Asian beauty and brand acceleration.
VIDEO: Food inflation in Canada: Why grocery prices remain high and what’s next: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
Charlebois indicates Canada has recorded higher food inflation than other G7 countries in recent months.
Chatime focuses on strengthening brand leadership in Canada as expansion continues cautiously: Trinh Tham interview
Chatime currently operates about 100 locations across Canada, primarily in Ontario and British Columbia, and opened six new stores last year while preparing additional locations that are expected to come online this year.
Specsavers appoints Jane Hoban as Managing Director to lead next phase of Canadian expansion
Since entering the Canadian market in 2021, Specsavers said it has rapidly expanded to become one of the country's leading optical providers.
VIDEO: Iran conflict’s impact on retailers and consumers
Retailers are focusing on controlling costs and expanding private-label offerings while increasing promotions to help shoppers manage tighter budgets.
The Reset Team Leads Retail Merchandising in Canada
Canadian firm The Reset Team helps retailers nationwide with scalable merchandising, fixture installation and precise execution for complex rollouts.
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