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Regional Disparities and Wildfires Impact Canadian Retail Sales into Fall 2023 [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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Significant regional variations driven by housing costs and wildfires are among issues leading to minimal growth.
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University Students Shift Focus: Trends, Lifestyle Choices, and Missed Retail Opportunities in Back-to-School Shopping [Feature/Interviews]

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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.
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Gen Z’s Digital Upbringing Meets a Passion for Tangible Retail and Authentic Brands [Interview]

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A new report on Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, provides insight into consumer behaviours as well as a look into the upcoming Generation Alpha.
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Canadian Retail Sales: A Slight Recovery Amidst Economic Challenges [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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The analysis explores the noteworthy trends in the health and wellness sector, the resilience of certain retail categories, and the impending holiday season's strategic considerations for retailers.
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Canadian Retail Sales Impacted by Wildfire Smoke and Pricey Cities [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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The consultancy analyses recent StatCan numbers as a variety of factors impact consumer behaviour.
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Canadian Retail Sales Continue to be Impacted by Housing and Rate Hikes [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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Remarkably, apparel saw gains at a time when consumers are struggling with inflation and other economic factors.
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The Unlikely Beneficiaries of Inflation in Canadian Retail Sales [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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The consultancy examines StatCan data with analysis around consumer sentiment in the retail industry.
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What Makes a Great Department Store and What’s the Future? Interview with J.C. Williams Group’s John Torella and Lisa Hutcheson

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Industry veteran John Torella discusses great department stores around the world and what makes them popular, as well as the future of the store concept and why it has died in North America.
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Analyzing Canada’s 2023 Retail Sales: Insights into Category Growth and Challenges Ahead [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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The consultancy analyses the latest StatCan numbers, showing some interesting trends over the year before.
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Another Slow Month for Canadian Retail Sales [J.C. Williams Group Analysis]

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The consultancy analyses the latest StatCan numbers, showing some interesting trends over the year before.
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J.C. Williams Group on Zellers 2.0 [Video Interview]

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Craig interviews the team at J.C. Williams Group, who share their experiences at the new Zellers 2.0 locations. The conversation includes what The Bay has done right with the first 25 Zellers shop-in-stores locations, as well as some concerns and what could be improved.
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(Video Interview) Lisa Hutcheson from J.C. Williams Group Discusses Top Global Retail Trends

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Craig and Lisa discuss the new Ebeltoft Retail Innovations Book which is in its 18th year of production. Four Canadian retailers were among the top innovators.
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In Memoriam: John Crawford Williams, 1936-2019, Founder of J.C. Williams Group

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One of the world’s leading retail analysts, the founder of J.C. Williams Group, has passed after an illustrious career.
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2018 Global Retail Trends and Innovation: Trend Four: ‘Responsibility’ [Video]

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The following is the last of four video topics describing some of the world’s top retail trends, as presented by John Williams and Maureen Atkinson, Senior Partners at J.C. Williams Group.
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2018 Global Retail Trends and Innovation: Trend One: ’Smart Shopping’ [Video]

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The following is the first of four video topics describing some of the world’s top retail trends, as presented by John Williams and Maureen Atkinson, Senior Partners at J.C. Williams Group.
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2018 Global Retail Trends and Innovation: Winner Announcement [Video]

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The following is the first of five videos describing some of the world’s top retail trends, as presented by John Williams and Maureen Atkinson, Senior Partners at J.C. Williams Group.
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Alibaba’s Plan of Attack: 3 Keys to Success

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Alibaba wants a piece of the North American market, and sales from its two e-commerce platforms, Tmall and Taobao, have already surpassed the combined sales of eBay and Amazon.
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