VIDEO: Healthy Earth, Healthy Body
Canadians are increasingly seeking products that support both their well-being and environmentally responsible practices.
VIDEO: Calgary’s Downtown Transformation Strategy Boosts Housing, Business, and Vibrancy
Calgary is undergoing a significant downtown transformation aimed at revitalizing the core while addressing major challenges stemming from the 2014 oil crash.
Waves Coffee House opens at Lions Gate Hospital with first-of-its-kind food locker ordering system (Photos/Video)
The new locker system allows customers to place their orders through the Waves Coffee app, receive a text notification when their order is ready, and pick up their items from a designated locker by scanning a code—eliminating wait times and ensuring a seamless experience.
VIDEO: Why visual merchandising is important for retailers
As visual merchandising becomes increasingly important in the competitive retail landscape, understanding store design’s impact on consumer behaviour is critical for maximizing return on investment.
Virtual tour of Hudson’s Bay at CF Market Mall in Calgary amid liquidation sales
Hudson's Bay, which has been a mainstay in Canadian retail for over 350 years, is currently holding liquidation sales at its stores nationwide.
VIDEO: How retailers are capitalizing on the Buy Canadian movement
As the Buy-Canadian movement continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether it will become a lasting trend or a temporary response to current geopolitical and economic challenges.
VIDEO: What’s behind Canadian Tire’s True North strategy?
Canadian Tire faced challenges post-pandemic, including increased competition and shifting consumer spending habits, particularly in discretionary items.
VIDEO: Canadian franchise industry poised for growth
The Canadian franchise industry is gearing up for a transformative year full of significant economic challenges and emerging opportunities.
VIDEO: Building the Retail Insider brand: Craig Patterson
Retail Insider began as a personal blog in 2012 when Craig Patterson decided to channel his lifelong passion for retail into a creative outlet.
Sustainable retail practices and resale market insights with Liza Amlani
Liza Amlani shares insights on sustainable retail practices, the growth of the resale market, and how retailers can adapt to shifting consumer expectations
VIDEO: The importance of the Kensington BIA
The Kensington Business Improvement Area (BIA) is responsible for the beautification, event planning and marketing of the shopping district
Lamborghini unveils new design for Calgary showroom (Photos/Video)
Lamborghini unveils a new showroom design in Calgary, offering an enhanced luxury experience for customers with a sleek, modern aesthetic.
VIDEO: Rediscovering the lost art of retail
Attracting attention and promoting recall are what art does best
VIDEO: The importance of branding – George Minakakis
George Minakakis emphasizes that proper retail branding is essential for success, warning against diluting a brand by trying to do too much.
VIDEO: Value Village Boutique opens in downtown Calgary
Value Village opens its first boutique concept in downtown Calgary, offering curated second-hand fashion and decor for style-conscious urban shoppers.
VIDEO: Latest trends in grocery in Canada
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses some of the latest news developments in the industry
VIDEO: Retail and food presence grows at Spruce Meadows
After close to 50 years, Spruce Meadows, just south of Calgary, has grown into an internationally-renowned equestrian facility.
Spruce Meadows is wholly owned and operated by the Southern Family.
"The dream of the Southern Family from the start was to create a unique environment of "good friendship, good commerce, and good sport". This dream has been shared from its genesis by a committed group of corporations, volunteers, media, athletes, staff, fans, and officials. Together these stakeholders have shaped the dream and built a most memorable place," says the organization.
But the massive facility is more than just horses.
Retail Insider caught up...
VIDEO: Ontario alcohol sales in convenience stores
Bruce Winder discusses the launch of alcohol sales in Ontario convenience stores, highlighting potential impacts on consumes, pricing, and social concerns, while noting that grocery stores will also begin selling alcohol on October 31 with limited assortment and low margins.
SleePare launches 1st try-and-buy online-mattress store and showroom in Canada in Toronto [Interview/Photos]
The first location opened in Manhattan in 20018. Today, the retailer has eight stores in major cities in the U.S. including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C, and Miami.
Traditional English Pub Elephant & Castle Opens in historic Calgary location
The aim is to become the home for soccer in Calgary
Video Interview: PJ L’Heureux, Founder of CRAFT Beer Market, Discusses Launch of New Restaurant/Bar Concept in Calgary
L'Heureux talks about the growth plans for the new restaurant/bar as well as CRAFT, lessons learned during the pandemic, the challenges the hospitality industry has faced, and the current labour shortage.
Video Interview: Todd Throndson Discusses Downtown Calgary Retail as Office Workers Return
The Managing Director of Avison Young in Calgary discusses the future of the downtown core including vacancies and the impact of foot traffic after pandemic struggles.
Video Interview: Arlene Dickinson Discusses What She Looks for When Investing in Companies
The CEO of Venturepark and Managing General Partner of District Ventures Capital also talks about the food, health/wellness and services industries, the state of entrepreneurship, being a judge on the Dragons' Den TV show, and the future of entrepreneurship.
Video Interview: Craig Patterson, CEO/Publisher of Retail Insider Discusses the Relationship with News Media and Public Relations
Patterson talks about what media looks for in a story, pitches to the media, paid versus earned media, supplying questions in advance of an interview, companies wanting to see news stories in advance of publication.
Video Interview: Ken Keelor, CEO of Calgary Co-op, Discusses Competing Against Grocery Giants
Keelor also talks about the company's sales in the past year, what consumers of today want from a grocery store and its development plans.
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