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This week, Craig and Dustin discuss Disney’s plans to close all of its Canadian stores. Retail Insider reported on the development on Monday after receiving confirmation from multiple reliable sources.

The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

• Disney to Close All Stores in Canada Amid Retail Strategy Shift: Sources

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Retail Insider’s Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson recently interviewed fashion icon Jeanne Beker in a two-part podcast. Ms. Beker was host of Fashion Television between the years 1985 and 2012 and the conversation includes a discussion of some of the most memorable moments, including exclusively announcing the retirement of iconic fashion designer Valentino.

Jeanne Beker captured the hearts and minds of Canadians by showcasing a glamorous world that Fashion Television also aimed to make accessible to the masses. Fast forward today and we see a democratization of designer brands in Canada and beyond.

Ms. Beker continues to be active in the media world including her current role as a host of Style Matters on TSC Today’s Shopping Choice.

Jeanne is the author of six books, including:

• Finding Myself in Fashion (April 2011)
• Strutting It!: The Grit Behind the Glamour (February 2011)
• Passion for Fashion: Careers in Style (March 2008)
• The Big Night Out (March 2005)
• Jeanne Unbottled : A Life in Fashion (January 2000)

Retail Insider’s Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson recently interviewed fashion icon Jeanne Beker in a two-part podcast. Most notably, Ms. Beker was host of Fashion Television between the years 1985 and 2012.

Craig and Jeanne discuss retail and fashion and where things are going as consumer preferences shift during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included is new information that some may not know including Jeanne’s first fashion job at Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall where she also held her Sweet 16 party. Also stay tuned for part two of the podcast where Ms. Beker discusses her career on television including her current role as a host of Style Matters on TSC Today’s Shopping Choice.

Jeanne Beker, who recently marked her 69th birthday, grew up in Toronto and launched her career in 1968 with an acting role on CBC television sitcom Toby. Craig and Jeanne discuss her brief history of studying as a mime in Paris prior to moving back to Canada to work at CBC in Newfoundland as an arts and entertainment reporter before moving back to Toronto in 1978 to The NewMusic prior to landing in the fashion space.

Jeanne is the author of six books, including:

• Finding Myself in Fashion (April 2011)
• Strutting It!: The Grit Behind the Glamour (February 2011)
• Passion for Fashion: Careers in Style (March 2008)
• The Big Night Out (March 2005)
• Jeanne Unbottled : A Life in Fashion (January 2000)

The second part of the series will be released later this week and the best way to stay connected for that video is to sign up for our newsletter. Retail Insider puts out a daily email about Canadian retail news, articles, breaking stories and tours. You can sign up through this link.

This week, Craig and Lee discuss Toronto's lockdowns, Nordstom's Dover Street Market, Toronto's Cartier renovations, WEM's Gucci opening and La Vie en Rose's expansion. 

The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

• Anger and Frustration as New Lockdowns Expected to Have Devastating Impact on Canadian Businesses: Experts
• Nordstrom Brings UK-Based ‘Dover Street Market’ to Canada
• BRIEF: Cartier Shuts on Bloor for Renovation, Nordstrom Launches BEAUTYCYCLE in Canada
• Gucci Opens 1st Standalone Store in Alberta at West Edmonton Mall [Photos]
• La Vie en Rose and Bikini Village Launch Expansion by Acquiring Vacated Retail Spaces in Canada

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An off-schedule podcast discussion with Adam Sturrock (VP of Product Marketing at Amplience). Craig and Adam discuss the importance of agility to the future of retail. 

“Everyone says bricks and mortar is dying. I say it just has to evolve,” says Adam. Part of that evolution is the device sitting in everyone’s pockets – the smartphone. Everything is already in place, retailers just need to harness the right technology to really connect with their customers and enrich their experiences, whether they’re shopping online or walking into their physical stores.

A big part of the technology and infrastructure needed will be headless commerce. It provides the business agility retailers need to adapt quickly and proactivity implement change to gain a competitive edge.

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Interview Details:

• Adam Sturrock (VP of Product Marketing at Amplience)
• Amplience

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This week, Craig and Lee discuss Club Monaco's Toronto departure and Canadian food hall announcements.  The 25 year run for Club Monaco has ended in the iconic building on Toronto's Bloor Street and  two food hall announcements are discussed for Alberta and British Columbia.  

The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

• In Photos: The Last Days of Club Monaco on the Mink Mile in Toronto
• Sunterra Market Expands Operations with a Stunning 9th Store Location in Red Deer [Photos]
• QuadReal Announces Food Hall Culinary Partner for ‘The Post’ in Downtown Vancouver

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An off-schedule podcast discussion with Peter Woolford (President of Clairmark Consulting Ltd.) and Stephen O'Keefe (President of Bottom Line Matters). Craig, Peter and Stephen discuss the retail awakening -- consumers are changing and retailers need to adapt. 

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Interview Details:

• Peter Woolford (President of Clairmark Consulting Ltd.)
• Stephen O’Keefe (President of Bottom Line Matters)

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