Podcast

Podcast [Interview]: Jason Anderson Discusses Cadillac Fairview’s Community Initiatives

Craig and Jason discuss how Cadillac Fairview has come out with a purpose statement "Transforming Communities for a Vibrant Tomorrow” and what it means for the landlord with the top overall shopping centre portfolio in Canada. 

Podcast [Interview]: Christina Vandoremalen of RBC and Doug Anderson, CEO of Peavy Mart, Discuss RBC Insight Edge

They discuss how the platform supports data-driven decision making for expanding retailers looking to gain local insights.

Podcast [Interview]: John Crombie of Cushman & Wakefield Discusses Retail Before, During and After the Pandemic

Craig and John discuss a shift in retail over the course of the pandemic as we look to the future after a significant digital transformation.

Podcast [Interview]: Darren Gonsalves of Genetec Discusses Protecting Retail Businesses

This week Craig speaks with Darren Gonsalves from Genetec on ways retailers are monitoring and protecting their businesses, especially in these tough times compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Podcast [Interview]: Richard Mcleod, GM of Foot Locker Canada Discusses Strategy

Craig and Richard discuss Foot Locker and its growth strategy in Canada that includes new community-focused stores and other initiatives. Mcleod has extensive experience in the retail industry and discusses what he's seen and where things might go post-pandemic.

Podcast [Interview]: Jon Bishop, Founder of CDNGLOBAL Commercial Real Estate Services

Craig and Jon discuss the launch of Vancouver-based CDNGLOBAL and what makes it unique, and the discussion shifts into what's being seen in the market.

Podcast [Interview]: Peter Simons of La Maison Simons Discusses Pandemic Business Struggles

Craig and Peter have an honest discussion around the challenges the retailer faced over the course of the pandemic, and what the future might hold for the retailer which is striking unique partnerships.

Podcast: Gucci Relocates to Expand Downtown Vancouver Store into Flagship

Craig and Lee discuss Gucci’s plans to expand the standalone Fairmont Hotel Vancouver store into a flagship by annexing the adjacent Omega retail space. In the meantime, Gucci has relocated to Thurlow and Alberni Streets in the former Escada space.

Podcast: Alberni Street ‘Luxury Zone’ Retail Past and Present Discussion

Craig and Lee talk about Vancouver's Alberni Street and provide commentary about its current state and history on the recently published retail tour by Retail Insider.

Podcast [CEO Interview]: FYidoctors Expands with Medical Aesthetics

Craig speaks with Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO of FYidoctors, discussing the optical company's expansion into medical aesthetics. Dr. Ulsifer reveals that his company is expanding further in Canada as well as into the United States and eventually globally.

Podcast: Robson Street Retail Past and Present Discussion

Craig and Lee talk about Vancouver's Robson Street over the years including what's happening now in a recent street tour.

Podcast [Interview]: Drew Green Discusses the Future of INDOCHINO

This week Craig speaks with INDOCHINO CEO Drew Green about where the company is going, including a new partnership with Nordstrom.

Podcast [Interview]: Anjli Patel and Gurpreet Ahluwalia Talk Fashion and Styling at Holt Renfrew

This week, Craig speaks with fashion icons Anjli and Gurpreet, discussing fashion in Canada as they begin working with Holt Renfrew as style consultants. The discussion includes a conversation about diversity as well as what we'll be wearing as people begin to socialize in public again.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Aritzia Getting into Menswear and ‘WANT Les Essentiels’ Acquired

This week, Craig and Lee talk about Artizia buying a stake in Reigning Champ as well as Montreal's Robert brothers acquiring WANT Les Essentiels.

Podcast [Interview]: David Goldman on Boys’Co’s Final Chapter

This week, Craig and David discuss the 75 year fashion legacy of family-owned Murray Goldman, including the 37 year run of iconic Vancouver-based menswear retailer Boys'Co which will shut down at the end of this year. Despite the sad news, it's a positive conversation with a lot of history and gratitude.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Hudson’s Bay Downsizing its Downtown Flagship Stores

This week, Craig and Lee talk about Craig's analysis on The Hudson's Bay Company's potential redevelopment plans for its flagship locations in Canadian downtowns. Is it a good strategy or missed opportunity?

Podcast [Interview]: Melissa Austria of Gotstyle Talks Retail in Toronto

Craig and Melissa discuss the history of Toronto-based Gotstyle and how the retail brand that she founded in 2005 has been able to weather the pandemic, in addition to thoughts and ideas about the future of high-end fashion retail in Canada.

Podcast [Interview]: Outgoing Downtown Vancouver BIA Head Charles Gauthier Talks Retail

Craig and Charles discuss how he landed the position 29 years ago, retail in the downtown core and what he has planned next.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Upscale Womenswear Retailer ‘Blu’s’ Opening at West Edmonton Mall as it Exits Southgate

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Blu's womenswear's move to West Edmonton Mall after exiting Southgate, as well as the overall health of downtown Edmonton as retailers shutter during the pandemic.

Podcast [Interview]: Interview with DUER Jeans Founder Gary Lenett on Canadian Retail

Gary Lenett, co-founder of Vancouver-based DUER, speaks to Craig about how he founded the brand, his vision for the future of retail as well as advice for entrepreneurs.

Podcast [Interview]: Mario Toneguzzi Named Top 10 Business Journalist + Canadian Retail Discussion

An off-schedule podcast discussion with Retail Insider journalist Mario Toneguzzi who was just named one of the world's top 10 business journalists. Craig and Mario discuss how he became a journalist and what he's seeing in Canadian retail during the pandemic through his interviews with top business leaders.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Disney to Close All Stores in Canada

This week, Craig and Dustin discuss Disney's plans to close all of its Canadian stores. Retail Insider reported on the development on Monday after receiving confirmation from multiple reliable sources.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Lockdowns, Nordstrom Launches Dover Street Market, Cartier Reno, Gucci in Edmonton, La Vie En Rose Expansion

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Ontario’s latest lockdowns, Nordstrom’s launching Dover Street Market in Canada, Toronto’s Cartier renovations on Bloor, West Edmonton Mall’s Gucci opening and the continued expansion of retailer La Vie en Rose.

Podcast [Interview]: Adam Sturrock on The Importance of Agility to the Future of Retail

Craig and Adam discuss the importance of agility to the future of retail.

Podcast [The Weekly]: Club Monaco Bloor Shutters, Food Hall Opening

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Club Monaco’s Bloor Street departure in Toronto and Canadian food hall/grocery announcements. The 25 year run for Club Monaco has ended in the iconic building on Toronto’s Bloor Street and two food announcements are discussed for Red Deer Alberta and Vancouver.
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