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Recent interview with @RetailInsider_ on BF, CM and Holiday shopping over the years (based on our tracking)....
Video Interview: Was Black Friday/Cyber Monday in Canada All It Was Cracked Up To Be? bit.ly/3gKQH8C
#business #retail #news #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #consumers #sales #shopping
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Recent comments on Canada's largest retailer. Thanks for including me, @MTone123 and @RetailInsider_
Loblaw Announces $2 Billion Investment in Canada for 2024 with Dozens of New Stores and 7,500 New Jobs [Expert Comment]. tinyurl.com/58cp35bz
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Canadian Black Friday participation was at an all-time high this year even though consumers weren't particularly impressed with what they considered great bargains.
My story where @DavidIanGray explains:
#retail #costofliving #holidayshopping #BlackFriday
biv.com/article/2023/12/cana…
Thx @JacquelineBNNB for exploring the Holiday Shopping story (thus far) with me on @BNNBloomberg Lets see if our mutual Boxing Day/Week prediction holds - more deal seeking shoppers amidst more reluctance from retailers to deep discount. The wild card? Who is overstocked?
Will join briefly today at 2PM PST with Ian Hanomansing , on CBC #CrossCountryCheckup. Will plant some thoughts around the possible pullback of self checkout, retail's battle with organized theft, and shifting shopper experiences.
cbc.ca/radio/checkup/have-ex…
Canadian Black Friday will be similar - and different - to past years. How is that for "consultant-speak". A couple of interviews are in the comments below.
This is very troubling and sad. If anyone has any information, please reach out to IHIT.
The Dental Industry Association of Canada says it is “shocked and saddened” after homicide investigators announced the suspicious death of Henry Doyle on the Sunshine Coast.
vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/0…
Better late than never.... this is a non-partisan issue and O'Toole is doing good to call it out.
"Instead of leading—instead of debating our national purpose in this chamber—too many of us are often chasing algorithms down a sinkhole of diversion & division," warns former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole as he delivers his farewell address to the House of Commons.
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#Nordstrom in #Canada has started liquidating today. Here are 6 thoughts I am sharing it media hits.
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Thanks @RetailInsider_ for including me in this one. Me? I think many of the American brands who have failed, have failed across the board, not just Canada. That said, there are some themes around success or lack of it here. This piece has a good range of points of view.
Sad state of parts of the downtown of Vancouver in 2022. A continuing ripple effect of the pandemic. Losing retail & foodservices reinforces the declining spiral of the community. Streetfront shops and food spots are critical to vibrant communities. @LOCObc @CFIBideas
Signs posted on Waves Coffee House on Main at Pender in #ChinatownYVR state “Due to the difficulty, our store has to close now.” #DTES #Vancouver
Recent commentary on Holiday retail in Canada, thus far... key word for 2022: "contradictions"
Video Interview: Was Black Friday/Cyber Monday in Canada All It Was Cracked Up To Be? bit.ly/3gKQH8C
#business #retail #news #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #consumers #sales #shopping
@RetailInsider_
@DavidIanGray
This was a tough call...Now mid-month, worth another look. The wild card: retailer inventories and their ability to hold off unloading through discounts or not...and so far, I am not see any deep sell offs. I think many shoppers are likewise waiting. (via @GlenKorstrom )
British Columbians expected to start holiday shopping early this year
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biv.com/article/2022/11/bc-c…