Competition, a questionable real estate strategy and challenges in the value-price category are among the headwinds for the re-introduction of the Zellers brand to Canada says Bruce Winder.
Retail expert Bruce Winder talks about how consumers will react to rising costs and inflation, promotions and sales in the industry, how consumers are shopping earlier today, supply chains and how this is a make or break time for many smaller businesses.
Experts interviewed by Retail Insider say that while things are looking positive with StatCan numbers, things could get much worse for certain sectors given new fundamentals.
An expert says that things will likely worsen under the stress of inflation and the withdrawal of pandemic-related government support, among other factors.
The industry expert talks about business closures during the pandemic, key lessons learned by retailers over the past two years, biggest mistakes made, trends and the use of under-utilized space at shopping centres.
New challenges from increased competition, including consolidation and international entrants, isn't stopping some independents from maintaining strong consumer loyalty.
Sustainability, the rise of automation and an accelerated technological revolution are among the trends changing Canada’s retail landscape in the second part of this feature story.
A predicted retail apocalypse hasn't happened as of yet, but a series of events could lead to chaos and struggles for some retailers as we move further into 2022.
Recovery has not truly begun for most Ontario businesses according to CFIB with other experts and industry players saying that the move will irreparably harm many more businesses.
Bruce Winder joins Retail Insider Founder and Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson to discuss what the future might hold for Canadian retailers after the pandemic. Winder is the author of the book RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19. Tune in for an animated discussion.
Businesses already have debt and still seeing lower than usual revenue, and more shutdowns could be the final blow for thousands of more retailers already struggling.
Retail expert Bruce Winder tells Retail Insider about what he is seeing, his predictions on what’s to come, and discusses his new book about how the world is changing rapidly.
The ice cream retailer redesigned one of its locations in keeping with the theme of Netflix’s wildly popular “Stranger Things”, and the result was experiential retail with a side of nostalgia, according to an expert.
The third and final instalment in a three-part analytical series of the Canadian cannabis market by retail expert, Bruce Winder. In this section, Winder discusses the opportunities in the Canadian cannabis market and concludes his analysis.