Marketing & Merchandising

Omnichannel remains a highly misconstrued concept; a decade-long conversation with countless false starts and red herrings. The retail sector in particular has seen how omnichannel offers a seamless, ...Learn More

In this bonus episode, Michael introduces Isaac Watson, Vice President of Retail for Fire and Flower, a leading, technology-powered, adult-use cannabis retailer. A retail veteran since joining F&F in ...Learn More

The world changed for good, and bad, in 2020. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affected us all, and we acclimatised. Emerging habits accelerated, and how we now behave, spend and consume will never...Learn More

John Porter recognized a better way to help businesses convert their unsold time, space, and idle inventory into what they need, all while conserving their hard-earned cash. John, the Founder & CEO, B...Learn More

Kristina Rogers, Global Consumer Industries Leader, Retail for EY, shares the lessons she has learned while advising clients worldwide. She also provides a glimpse into the post-COVID retail customer ...Learn More

Deloitte’s 2021 cannabis consumer report explores the current opportunities with cannabis products. Findings include that existing consumers represent the greatest growth opportunity, and that new a...Learn More

Canada’s largest eyeglass retailer, Antoine Amiel, President and CEO of Montreal-based New Look Vision Group, shares his vision for the category and how he sees his way through growth despite th...Learn More

Sales of English-language print books in the Travel and Self-Help categories dropped in 2020 when compared with their 2019 sales, according to new research released by BookNet Canada. Books in the Gam...Learn More

In this episode, Michael welcomes back to the podcast Michele Sexsmith, Senior Vice President and Practice Leader, Retail, Real Estate and Entertainment Sectors, Environics Analytics. They catch up af...Learn More

Although it may not feel like it, there is some light at the end of the COVID tunnel for Canadians. Do you have your post-pandemic retail plan ready? Join us May 18, 19 & 20 for our 3-part series ...Learn More