Antony Karabus

The proposed sale of one of Toronto's pioneering open-air shopping centres appears to be part of a broader strategy to concentrate capital in a smaller number of flagship assets while creating a rare redevelopment opportunity for a new owner.

Many of Canada’s iconic women’s fashion chains have disappeared. Retail expert Antony Karabus explains how fast fashion, casualization and economic shifts changed the industry.

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.

Canadian mall redevelopment faces delays as housing demand softens and financial pressures mount across retail real estate.

Luxury and value retail in Canada is accelerating as spending concentrates among top earners and discount giants gain ground.

Currency shifts, brand power, and resale trends are transforming Canadian luxury retail as stores adapt to new economics and evolving consumer values.

Hudson’s Bay is undergoing one of the largest retail liquidations in Canada, raising questions about nostalgia, reinvention, and the future of department stores.

Antony Karabus and Farla Efros of HRC Advisory provide insights into the future of retail which is rapidly shifting to multi-channel.

Antony Karabus discusses how this disruption represents a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour that will accelerate as a new generation of digital and value-savvy consumers become an even greater economic engine.