Jared Gordon

Retail Insider and Rotman reunite November 3 for four fireside chats on finding customer fit. Leaders from Harry Rosen, Roots, SMYTHE and Absolutely Fabrics will discuss changing consumer expectations, retail strategy and the future of Canadian retail.

The Roots acquisition offers lessons for mid-market retailers on differentiation, brand value, cultural relevance and protecting the assets customers value.

Retail leaders discuss strategy, consumer shifts, and growth at Retail Insider’s first in-person event with Rotman.

Chip Wilson’s board nominations highlight deeper strategic issues at Lululemon as the brand grapples with innovation, leadership, and direction.

Canadian retailers are investing heavily in convenience, but rising costs, shrinkage, and customer frustration reveal a deeper strategic quality gap.

New report shows most luxury brands may harm, not enhance, status—and that health is now the ultimate symbol of wealth.

Jared Gordon discusses challenges facing mid-market retail, such as declining consumer interest and competition from discount and luxury sectors. Mid-market retailers need to adapt to survive he says.

Aritzia’s hype may have fizzled as its stock value has dropped by half over the past year — an expert says that the retailer may need a strategic renewal as competitors attract consumers.