Curious about how much consumers in Canada are planning to spend this holiday – and on what products? Wondering what fulfillment and shipping strategies will pay off during peak season?

Join our panelists to learn more about how the Canadian shopping journey is evolving as we head into the Next New Normal.

We’ll also learn more about the “New NAFTA” and how the USMCA/CUSMA trade pact will reduce friction and create new cross-border opportunities for retail brands selling into Canada.

Speakers:

• Shelly Wilson, VP Ecommerce and Digital Marketing, SAXX
• Jamie Briggs, Director, eCommerce Emerging Markets, Canada Post
• Michael LeBlanc, Founder of The Voice of Retail Podcast (moderator)
• Alex Yancher, CEO, Passport Shipping

Oktoberfest continues on October 8th and 15th with more outstanding cross-border content, Register for free here

If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and now on Amazon music podcast channel or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum or OctoberFest online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode we meet Jerry McGlynn, CIO, Specialized (formerly) and Adam Coyle, CEO, Digital River who In this sneak-peak panel preview episode of their closing Keynote Fireside: “Digital Takes Center Stage: How to Scale Global Gracefully in the Age of COVID” give a sense of the fantastic discussion to happen October 1, 2020 at Oktoberfest with their “two starts and one stop” advice for retailers and brands on their digital and global eCommerce journey.

Register for free at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/oktoberfest/

Let’s now hear from GELF co-founder Kent Allen who will set the stage for us:

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That’s a wrap on this Oktoberfest podcast preview edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, thanks again to Jerry and Adam for being our guests!  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and now on Amazon music podcast channel or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum or OctoberFest online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode we meet Tracy Hermans, Director of Ecommerce, L-Space by Monica Wise and Casey Gee, Sr. International Business Manager, MANSCAPED

Both from the Oktoberfest Executive Leaders Keynote Panel: How Bold Guesses and “Happy Accidents” Help Digital and Wholesale Teams Work as One Team”. (Register here:http://bit.ly/gelfokto)

In this sneak-peak panel preview episode you’ll learn about Tracy and Casey’s background, their “two-start, one stop” advice for brands and retailers who are now engaged in or considering cross-border commerce, and get a sense of the fantastic discussion to happen October 1, 2020 at Oktoberfest!

Let’s now hear from GELF co-founder Kent Allen who will set the stage for us:

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That’s a wrap on this Oktoberfest podcast preview edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, thanks again to Tracy and Casey for being our guests!  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify, and now on Amazon music podcast channel or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum or OctoberFest online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode I connect with my partners Kent Allen and Jim Okamura for a wide ranging discussion on the global eCommerce trends they are hearing first hand from the thought leaders that are speaking at the all new GELF OktoberFest which will deliver a mix of strategic insights and tactical cross-border To Dos about  global retail expansion practices and how to prioritize the key operational aspects of your global commerce plan and how to organize your team to execute them successfully.

Next, we introduce some of the great speakers who will be featured in OktoberFest, and then take a deeper dive into the Canadian export market, one of the keynote topics during OctoberFest.    Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv1UOKzz1qci_g7bNGNqXo6tq35nY01xHHt2vMLchavk51Gw/viewform

Let’s listen in...

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks!  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum or OctoberFest online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode my co-host Kent Allen and I connect with Jeff Lord, Vice President of Global Direct and Digital Commerce at Burton Snowboards.  Both an eCommerce and cross-border veteran, comfortable operating from Burton’s hometown in Vermont or on the mountain in Japan or in one of the brand’s flagship stores in Toronto, Jeff shares insights on omni-channel and cross border optimization, China as the tip of the spear in consumer eCommerce, retailing in an uncertain COVID-19 era, and the power of lesson learned that will take this 40+ year old business to all new heights.

Let’s listen in now to Jeff from Burton

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, special thanks to Jeff for being our guest on this episode, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode we connect with Kim Walls,  CEO and co-founder of Furtuna Skin, former Global GM of Lime Crime Cosmetics, Entrepreneur, Clean Beauty Pioneer, Advocate and a wealth of knowledge, experience and perspectives on global eCommerce.  Kim puts on a master class in understanding the brand ladders behind beauty brands, and how to take those brands global.

Next Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder and my co-host on the podcast Kent Allen updates us on the next big GELF events, now virtual and in October, and share insights on both new research and the questions and insights he is hearing from the GELF community around growth opportunities and challenges in global markets like Canada.

Let’s listen in now to Kim

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, special thanks to Kim for being our guest on this episode, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode we pivot to Latin America to understand the vast opportunities that Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile and other nations afford for global brands looking to expand their market presence in this huge but complex online retail ecosystem.   Along with GELF co-founders Kent Allen and Jim Okamura, we talk with Jose Fernando Farinas, Latin America President & Global Manager | Wahl Clipper Corporation based in São Paulo, Brazil and Mariano Migues, Cross Border Trade Supervisor at Mercado Libre based in  Buenos Aires Argentina.

Together we discuss both the opportunities and nuances of the markets they operate in across Latin America, how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted their business and consumers, and get a sense of the changing nature of shoppers   and online retail during the COVID era and beyond

Let’s listen in

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, special thanks to Jose and Mariano for being our guests on this episode, if you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this episode highlights from the recent GELF community webinar, The Path Ahead: Crafting a Cross-Border Strategy in Response to Today's Environment.   Featuring introductions by my partners on the podcast Jim Okamura and Kent Allen, and then a great discussion featuring Travis Heard, Head of Finance, Operations & Strategy at brand /international DTC retailer Outerknown better known as the apparel brand from Kelly Slater, widely regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time.   Travis puts on a master class in brand international retailing strategy, channel management, and share key factors beyond the success of their global platform.

Joining Travis is Rob Keve CEO & co-founder at Flow, the world’s most advanced solution for cross-border ecommerce.   Flow’s revolutionary, platform provides infinite flexibility for merchants to design their own 'custom' international solution

Let’s listen in...

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

The global pandemic has super-charged the growth of E-commerce in markets around the world – and accelerated digital commerce trends for retail brands selling direct-to-consumer (DTC).

As different countries respond to the global pandemic with different timelines, retail stores will reclaim a small share of sales that has shifted online. But the shift to digital has legs; a Kantar/Detail Online study found that six out of ten consumers say that they will continue to buy as much online as they are now buying after the pandemic has passed.

Global E-Commerce leaders are leveraging lessons learned internationally to fuel this domestic growth of retail sales in both established and emerging digital channels.  In this episode, we talk with Nathan Isaacson, GM Digital at New Balance and talk about his digital commerce leadership in today’s dynamic market environment, the platform world, how New Balance cracked the code with Amazon, and forming  & fostering a culture of leadership and innovation.

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That’s a wrap on this edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.  

Welcome to Global E-Commerce Tech Talks, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum.

In this special episode Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum co-founder Kent Allen takes over the mic to provide us with a comprehensive look and interpretation at top drawer global COVID-19 era retail and consumer research coming out of McKinsey Consulting, and super interesting and exclusive insights from within and around the GELF community itself with front-line observations from the practitioners of global E-Commerce from Australia to China to Hong Kong and the U.S.

So lets hand the mic now over to GELF co-founder Kent Allen

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Thanks Kent, so that’s a wrap on this special solo edition of Global E-Commerce Tech Talks.  If you liked this podcast you can subscribe on Apple iTunes or your favourite podcast platform, please rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail and cross-borders commerce industry.

I’m Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co, and you can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Form online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/

Until next time, have a safe week!

About:

Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast.  He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.