Dr. Ira Kalish is the Chief Global Economist of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd. He is a specialist in global economic issues as well as the effects of economic, demographic, and social trends on the global business environment. Ira sits down with Voice of Retail Podcast’s Michael LeBlanc to chat about the direct and indirect impact of inflation, war, and natural disasters, demystifying the true impact for Canadian Retailers and the global economy.

Economic conditions in recent years have led consumers to choose private label products more frequently over national brands. Will this demand continue when conditions recalibrate? In partnership with Caddle, Tracy Fellows, retail strategy consultant, will share research on why consumers are choosing private label products more often, and what the key considerations are today and will be in the future.

Each quarter, Retail Council of Canada surveys executive members from mid-large sized retailers from coast to coast to bring you an insider's perspective on retail performance for the past quarter.