Halifax’s growing population and revitalization are transforming its retail landscape. New projects and expanding suburbs are reshaping the city’s future.
Experts discuss a shift towards a greater focus on apparel and lifestyle products, the popularity of school-branded merchandise, and missed opportunities for retailers to engage with students on campus through pop-up stores and kiosks.
“Before the pandemic, many Canadians felt uneasy about the presence of self-checkout counters at the grocery store. They were considered by many as job killers. The pandemic is apparently changing that."