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After more than a decade, Nike has returned to Toronto’s Bloor Street with the grand opening of its latest Canadian flagship, Nike Bloor. Located at 23 Bloor Street East in the One Bloor East development, the 17,000-square-foot store marks a milestone in the evolution of the neighbourhood’s retail scene.. Operated by Israel-based Fox Group, Nike Bloor blends premium product offerings with ...
Welcome to the New Retail Insider Website
Nov 2, 2020 · The new website is also part of an expansion for Retail Insider, which recently partnered with Best Retail Careers International Inc. to launch the new Luxury Careers Canada job board and staffing firm.. Retail Insider launched podcasts which have become popular, and now we are in the process of launching curated research as well as other initiatives. ...
Only 4% of small businesses expect stronger sales as a result of …
1 day ago · “A majority of small firms oppose the planned GST/HST holiday – and this rises to 62% among those required to implement it,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB president.. “Only 4% of small business owners believe they will have stronger sales as a result, with 66% of respondents suggesting it will simply shift sales into the tax holiday period.
Retail spending surges and shopping centres thrive (Video)
2 days ago · Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary, has more than 40 years experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, faith, city and breaking news, and business.
Canadian Retail Sector to Face Challenges and ... - Retail Insider
Mar 7, 2024 · The Canadian retail landscape is poised for change in the year ahead as consumer behaviour and spending patterns will test retailers and push for innovation as they compete to remain top of mind for shoppers, according to a new report by real estate firm CBRE.. Churn is expected but should be a boon for the sector which has seen limited vacancy amongst the most in-demand formats, added the ...
Retail sales on the rise: Statistics Canada
6 days ago · Retail sales increased 0.4% to $66.9 billion in September. Sales were up in six of nine subsectors and were led by increases at food and beverage retailers, reported Statistics Canada on Friday. Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were up 1.4% in September.In volume terms, retail sales increased 0.8% in September.
The Increased Adoption of AI and Automation in Retail
Sep 18, 2024 · When a customer adds an item to their online shopping cart, algorithms are already at work predicting what else they might like - sometimes before they even know it themselves.
Retail Insider’s Top 22 Most-Read Stories of 2022 [Feature]
Jan 2, 2023 · 16. Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Adding More Luxury Retailers in 2022 Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Image: Craig Patterson) More big name brands are opening in Canada’s densest node of luxury brand stores, including several first-to …
Winning In A Digital Era: 5 Retail Industry Trends To Watch In 2024
Dec 26, 2023 · The retail sector is dynamic and ever-evolving. New challenges are spurring retailers to ongoing optimization efforts. Anticipated statistics suggest that approximately 70% of retail operations will achieve full automation by 2025. The development of retail technology is becoming an important condition for survival in the market.. The future of retail stores is …
Black Friday 2022 Predictions from Retail Experts [Interviews]
Nov 21, 2022 · “From what I’m seeing there’s a sharp decline in excitement or interest around both these shopping dates. Consumers today simply don’t operate with any meaningful fear of missing out, given the protracted nature of what used to be Black Friday.