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Calgary-born singer Tate McRae is entering the fragrance market with TATE 01, a new perfume developed with Scent Beauty and launching exclusively at Sephora Canada.

Roach will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.

Rethink Retail is expanding its executive communities under Canadian CEO Marie Chevrier Schwartz, with Chris Parsons appointed VP of Audience. The company is developing Canadian programming focused on AI, retail media and industry collaboration.

Founder Tiffany Jones explains how freelance marketing support, customer insights and creative testing helped the fashion brand lower acquisition costs and grow revenue.

Butter Bar Boutique sells gourmet flavoured butters and Canadian-made culinary products, while new retail partnerships extend the brand's distribution across Ontario.

Jennifer Vincent joins Groupe Dynamite with more than 15 years of communications experience as the retailer continues its international expansion.

Bed Bath & Beyond Canada president Carol Deacon discusses relaunching the retail brand online, plans for smaller stores in 2027 and the support of Sleep Country.

Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

In The Flip, retail strategist Carl Boutet explores how AI is reshaping commerce and why human judgment, distinctive experiences and trust matter more.

He will remain with IKEA Canada until December 31, and the company expects to announce a successor in the coming months.

Lululemon is restructuring its leadership team just 29 days into Heidi O’Neill’s tenure, recruiting senior executives from Walmart Canada and Athleta as the Vancouver-based retailer focuses on product, brand and operational execution.

Bruce Winder, a retail analyst, shops this way and offers the following advice.

Canadian designer George Sully discusses his memoir Designing in the Dark, lessons from building fashion brands, working with major retailers and the challenges of scaling in Canada.

Canadian designer Joseph Tassoni discusses his Natural Authority runway show in Toronto, his Oakville showroom and his strategy for controlled brand growth.

Calgary-based AI startup StoriBot is targeting automotive, grocery and other retail sectors with its Narrative Intelligence platform as it builds enterprise adoption.

Rawcology has grown from a nutrition blog into a food brand offering organic, low-sugar products, with founder Tara Tomulka eyeing further growth in Canada and international markets.

The company says Towner and Ménard will continue to work closely together during the transition as RONA moves into its next phase of growth.

Retail Council of Canada names Walmart’s Kathleen McLaughlin and SC Johnson’s Fisk Johnson its inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year.

Retailer shuffles its North American leadership.

Retailers should examine their supply chains, seek Canadian suppliers and consider sourcing from other countries to reduce risk.

In this role, she will lead Danone Canada's customer and commercial sales organization, helping advance the company's long-term growth ambition while continuing to strengthen trusted relationships with its retail partners across the country.

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"Three decades in fashion and retail supply chains have taught me that change is constant, but the pace and complexity of change have accelerated dramatically."

On Monday, August 17, Reitmans brought fashion courtside at Scotiabank Arena, transforming the Toronto Tempo court into a live runway for 146 guests, composed of creators, media and cultural personalities, to reveal its Fall 2026 collection and new national ambassador lineup. The event served as the official launchpad for new campaign ambassadors Lilly Singh (Tempo’s Chief Hype Officer) and Quebec comedian Katherine Levac, who will anchor Reitmans' upcoming nationwide campaign launching September 8. Key Campaign Details: New Campaign Faces: Pairing Lilly Singh and Katherine Levac to execute a unified national strategy with messaging tailored for both English Canada and Quebec. Activating Sports Partnerships:...

Henry Spear brings more than two decades of experience across digital, E-commerce, customer experience, and omni-channel retail.