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Blue Jays’ AL East title expected to boost hospitality and retail sectors

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The Blue Jays command one of the largest fan bases in Canadian pro sports, with 6.3 million fans nationwide — more than 70 per cent of all MLB fans in the country.
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Uncertain future of Edmonton City Centre offers hope for transformation

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Downtown Edmonton faces many of the same challenges in other North American cities.
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Retail experts talk about the launch of a new Zellers

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The first new Zellers store, spanning 60,000 square feet, will open at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton
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Trump’s latest tariff threat creating uncertainty for Canadian businesses

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Trump’s threat of 35% tariffs on Canadian goods, if implemented, would be a massive blow
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SPECIAL REPORT: The State of Labour and Staffing in Canadian Retail: Navigating Change Amid Emerging Trends

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As Canada’s retail industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, labour and staffing remain front and centre for businesses grappling with shifting economic realities, worker expectations, and technological change. From declining job vacancies to an industry-wide push for skills-based hiring, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the retail workforce.
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Hakim Optical Enters Restructuring Amid Industry Challenges

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Hakim Optical files for restructuring as competition intensifies in Canada’s eyewear market, with new owners potentially stepping in.
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U.S. Tariffs Pose Risk to Canadian Retail Supply Chains

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New U.S. tariffs could disrupt Canadian retail supply chains, increase prices, and accelerate automation, warns Inception Retail's George Minakakis.
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Canadian retail faces Americanization challenge: Opportunity for growth in independent brands

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“The Americanization of Canadian retail has had limited success." - George Minakakis
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Booming Canadian Pet Retail Industry: Trends, Growth, and Future Outlook for 2025

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As more people consider pets as beloved family members, the demand for quality pet products and services has skyrocketed.
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A Long Time Coming: The Trouble at Hudson’s Bay

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Hudson's Bay files for bankruptcy protection as it faces operational issues, declining consumer trust, and financial struggles. What led to this downfall?
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How U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Canadian Retail

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New U.S. tariffs on Canada may drive up prices, disrupt supply chains, and impact retailers. Businesses and consumers will need to adapt, says George Minakakis.
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Canada Battles Economic Uncertainty Amid U.S. Tariff War

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Trump's new tariffs spark a trade war with Canada, raising fears of recession, shifting consumer behaviour, and impacting Canadian retailers.
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Peavey Mart closure highlights challenges in retail industry

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Peavey Mart closure marks the end of a nearly six-decade-long legacy for the Alberta-based retailer, which has been a staple in Canada’s rural and suburban retail market.
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Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Canadian Retail and Economy

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Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports could raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and reshape trade. Experts discuss the impacts and strategies.
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Future of Shopping Centres: Beyond Tradition

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Shopping centres evolve with innovation and sustainability, addressing the needs of future generations and transforming beyond traditional retail spaces.
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VIDEO: How AI can transform retail businesses

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George Minakakis, a recognized business strategist and the CEO of Inception Retail Group, raises a critical question in his latest book, Predictive Leadership: How Humans and AI Will Transform Organizations, Innovation, and Competition.
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What’s the impact of a weakening Canadian dollar on the retail sector?

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Canada's retail sector is sorting out the impact of a sinking Canadian dollar.
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George Minakakis on AI’s transformative impact on retail 

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Retail expert George Minakakis discusses AI's transformative impact, challenges, and strategies for adapting to evolving consumer demands.
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Mastering operational execution: the three levels every retailer needs to thrive in the AI era

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Harnessing the power of AI to see into the future offers retailers a whole new world of promise and potential
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VIDEO: The importance of branding – George Minakakis

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George Minakakis emphasizes that proper retail branding is essential for success, warning against diluting a brand by trying to do too much.
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Taking a Look at Recent Turmoil at Indigo as the Retailer Eyes Privatization [Interview with Video]

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George Minakakis discusses recent challenges at Indigo, as well as the potential benefits and probability of it being acquired by investor Gerald Schwartz.
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Expert Canadian Retail Predictions for 2024, and 2023 Review [Feature Interviews]

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Retail Insider asked three well-known experts in the industry to discuss what 2023 was like for retail in Canada and what we can expect in 2024.
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Canadian Retailers Embrace Circular Economy to Meet Consumer Demands for Sustainability [Feature/Expert Interviews]

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Consumers are starting to not only question a retailer’s impact on the environment but they have more options than ever say experts.
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More Shop-in-Shops Being Seen in Larger Canadian Retailers [Feature/Expert Interviews]

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Experts discuss the trend and how it can bring customers into stores, as a range of smaller brands from the affordable to luxury find space within host retailers.
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Competition in Eyewear in Canada Unprecedented with Fallout Expected Following Specsavers Entry [Op-Ed]

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A former CEO of Luxottica describes a vastly changing Canadian retail landscape which includes UK-based Specsavers which grabbed 40% of Australian market share following its entry.
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