leadership

Daily Synopsis: July 10, 2026

Retail Insider -
Beef price fixing scandal investigated, Vancouver's Kerrisdale thrives while nearby areas struggle, retailers leave downtown Edmonton as office workers return, Honest Ed's signage returns to Mirvish Village, Canada's first Toys R Us shutting down, and other news.

Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

Craig Patterson -
Knix founder Joanna Griffiths is stepping down after 14 years, with Chief Commercial Officer Nicole Tapscott taking leadership as the Canadian retailer continues its expansion across stores, ecommerce and wholesale.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 2, 2026

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METRO names new CEO as Eric La Fleche retires, future of downtown Saskatoon questions 1 year post-HBC closure, massive Princess Auto opens in winnipeg with archery range and workshop, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: May 28, 2026

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Retail Insider's latest articles cover Toronto retail evolution, brand strategy shifts, grocery trends, and leadership updates in Canadian retail.

Daily Synopsis: May 12, 2026

Retail Insider -
George Weston reports Q1, retail crime numbers concerning, Walmart Canada expands retail leader's role, men's formalwear booms in Saskatchewan, Cape Bretton woman marks 50 years at Canadian Tire, and other news.

EMERGE Commerce appoints Michael Murphy as CFO, outlines finance leadership transition

Mario Toneguzzi -
Its direct-to-consumer portfolio includes grocery and golf-related businesses.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 22, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon appoints CEO, Danier expands, Canadians lean to emotional purchases, Metro reports earnings, Ford rejects putting US booze on Ontario shelves, consumers 'trading down' on beef, clothing in Quebec landfills doubles in decade, and other news.

Johny Srouji Appointed Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer in Significant Leadership Shift

Lee Rivett -
Apple has appointed Johny Srouji as its Chief Hardware Officer, succeeding John Ternus. Srouji has been instrumental in driving the company's silicon strategy and will now lead an expanded role in hardware engineering.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 31, 2026

Retail Insider -
Independent grocers warn of effect of high gas prices, Metro workers in Quebec strike, indie bookstores unite, man sets fire to downtown Eastside grocery store in Vancouver following London Drugs closure in the same Woodward's complex, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 30, 2026

Retail Insider -
Loblaw launches pilot to spotlight small and emerging brands, BYD plans 20 Canadian stores, KaleMart24 expanding, some Metro employees in Quebec go on strike, FreshCo opening at Mic Mac Mal, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: Mar 11, 2026

Retail Insider -
What might be next for Roots, Pokemon cards hot for theft, downtown Sudbury mall wins legal battle over 2004 Zellers exit, and other news.

Rexall appoints Ron Wilson as president and CEO, names Jeff Boutilier chief operating officer

Mario Toneguzzi -
Rexall said Wilson brings experience leading large-scale retail organizations through periods of change and operational growth.

Healthy Planet expands across Ontario as Canada’s largest online health store bets on omnichannel growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer currently operates 42 locations across Ontario, with its 43rd store set to open in Etobicoke North in February.

Italian Centre Shop COO reflects on humble beginnings and bold expansion plans

Mario Toneguzzi -
Gino Marghella began his career with the Italian Centre Shop in 1999 as a 17 year old.

John Bayliss becomes CEO of Mastermind Toys

Mario Toneguzzi -
Recently, Mastermind Toys, Canada’s leading specialty toy and children’s lifestyle retailer, said that entrepreneur Stéphane Tétrault has made an equity investment in the company.

Anatomy of a Leader: Walid Laaraba, Home Société Group

Mario Toneguzzi -
In his early years, Laaraba, who is President of Home Société Group, was drawn to two major influences: his mother, a psychologist, and his grandfather, a self-made entrepreneur.

Anatomy of a Leader: Emily Hosie, Rebelstork

Mario Toneguzzi -
Born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, Emily Hosie's path to entrepreneurship was shaped early on.

RetailU, the Leading eLearning Platform in Canada, and One Voice One Team, a Youth Leadership Non-Profit, Have Teamed Up Together to Ignite Leadership

Retail Insider -
The company has teamed up with the One Voice One Team, a non-profit organization providing youth leadership workshops, assemblies, and community service programs in order to empower the youth of today for a better tomorrow.

Mastermind Toys Shifts Operations as Stores Reopen Amid COVID-19

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The Canadian toy retailer has implemented protocols as the company looks to the future under new leadership.

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