Global eCommerce Leaders is reactivating the global retail community! Join us Oct 22 in NYC for an exclusive Executive Dinner with Channel Engine and Livingston International—a night to reconnect leaders and shape the 2026 GELF agenda. Details on the latest episode: loom.ly/NoD7Z6g

On The Remarkable Retail Podcast, @stevedennis.bsky.social and I break down government shutdowns, AI in retail, tariffs, and TikTok’s uncertain future. Then, David Kahan, CEO of @birkenstockusa.bsky.social, reveals how the brand stays true to its DNA while going global. 🎧 loom.ly/sON3bGM

From whiskey-bar beginnings to global growth leaders. On The Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast, Jim Okamura and I revisit GELF’s origins, unpack trade policy upheaval and reveal what’s ahead—like the 2026 Global Experts Workshop and NYC Executive Dinner. 🎧 Hear it here: loom.ly/NoD7Z6g

Raising 3,000 organic, grass-fed cattle is no small feat. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, Bryce Lobreau of 8 Acres shares the challenges of scaling, lessons in branding, and why regenerative ag matters for Canada’s protein future. 🎧 Dive in: loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

Global commerce is facing new turbulence—from tariffs to the loss of de minimis thresholds. On the latest Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast episode, Jim Okamura and I explore how leading brands are adapting and why global expansion remains a top priority. 🎧 Tune in: loom.ly/NoD7Z6g

🌭 800,000 hot dogs sold! The Blue Jays’ “buck a dog” night broke a franchise record—and yes, it was a clever ketchup strategy. @the-food-professor.bsky.social breaks down how a simple promo can drive big sales. Tune in to the latest episode: loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

How do modern retail leaders drive growth & reinvention? Chris Parsons distills 25+ years into 4 timeless pillars: 👥 Invest in your people 🛒 Stay customer-centric 📍 Think local ⚖️ Deliver consistency Dive into these principles & more on TVOR: loom.ly/lOuP4-s

The Global eCommerce Leaders Podcast is back! On the latest episode, Jim Okamura and I dig into: ✅ Tariffs & de minimis shifts ✅ How brands like Lululemon & Coach are adapting ✅ Why global reach drives strategy ✅ What’s next for the GELF community Listen now: loom.ly/NoD7Z6g

Sushi sales are quietly booming in grocery aisles. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we explore this surprising trend and the risks of a U.S. government shutdown—then hear Bryce Lobreau’s candid take on reimagining Canadian ranching with 8 Acres. 🎧 Tune in: loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

Pistachio recall, dairy trade drama, and wildfire-hit crops—it’s a busy week on @the-food-professor.bsky.social podcast. Then, Bryce Lobreau of 8 Acres joins to share how he’s scaling organic, grass-fed beef into a Canadian success story. Don't miss it: loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

Have you caught our 5th anniversary episode of The Remarkable Retail Podcast? @sethgodin.bsky.social joins @stevedennis.bsky.social and I on remarkability, AI and innovation—plus guest cameos and remarkable moments from 200+ episodes. Don’t miss this milestone conversation! loom.ly/DymV1Fs

The US just hit its first major government shutdown since 2019. On @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we unpack what this could mean for Canadian agriculture—delays in food inspections, research, and border trade. How big could the ripple effects be? 🎧 Listen: loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

From launching Walmart Canada’s eCommerce to shaping omni-channel at Ren’s Pets & Home Hardware, Chris Parsons has lived the retail evolution. Now VP at Hale & author of Retail Rewired, he joins me on TVOR to share lessons for today’s leaders. 🎧 Tune in: loom.ly/lOuP4-s

This week on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: Thanksgiving 2025 brings rare relief as dinner costs stay flat—turkey and produce even dip. But canned pumpkin and cranberries? Up, thanks to tariffs. Plus, guest Bryce Lobreau of 8 Acres on the future of organic beef. 🎧 loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

New episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social is live! From Manitoba farmer to co-founder of 8 Acres, Bryce Lobreau is rethinking ranching with organics, regenerative grazing and even livestream farm cams. Hear his vision for taking grass-fed beef mainstream. 🎙️ loom.ly/Q2sN39Y

ICYMI, I sit down with Michael Zabaneh, VP Sustainability at RCC, to unpack sustainability in Canadian retail. From $3B EPR costs to energy-smart operations and supply chain strategies, this episode shows why it's now a boardroom priority. 🔗 loom.ly/4OD3hUQ

5 years of The Remarkable Retail Podcast! From @stevedennis.bsky.social book to 200+ episodes with CEOs, founders, and thought leaders shaping global commerce. In this anniversary episode we're joined by @sethgodin.bsky.social to talk remarkability, AI, and innovation. 🔗 loom.ly/DymV1Fs

Retail This Week: 📦 Canada Post stops delivering 👟 Roots opens Vancouver flagship ☕ Tim Hortons tests retail at Eaton Centre 👗 Northern Reflections marks 40 years 🛒 Loblaws rolls out autonomous delivery 💎 Claire's eyes a comeback And more: loom.ly/Tem40Hc

Big-picture insights meet snack-aisle secrets in the latest episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social. Sylvain and I explore Canada’s retail and dining shifts, then chat with Kirk Homenick of Naturally Homegrown Foods on growing Hardbite and PopTastic. Tune in: loom.ly/dw-R8Hs

110+ programs. $3B in compliance costs. A shifting regulatory landscape. RCC's Michael Zabaneh explains why Extended Producer Responsibility is reshaping Canadian retail—and what it means for businesses and consumers. Hear the full convo on TVOR: loom.ly/4OD3hUQ

ICYMI, The Analysts are back on The Remarkable Retail Podcast! 🎙️ @stevedennis.bsky.social and I sit down with Sucharita Kodali and Neil Saunders to unpack U.S. retail trends, department store struggles, the truth about AI, and what’s ahead for the holidays. Catch up here: loom.ly/9LqYBK8

Canadians are eating out less, ordering delivery more, and booking solo tables at record levels. What does it mean for restaurants? We break it down on @the-food-professor.bsky.social—then sit down with Hardbite’s Kirk Homenick for a crunchy convo on snack growth. 🔗 loom.ly/dw-R8Hs

What’s next for sustainability in Canadian retail? Michael Zabaneh, VP Sustainability at RCC, joins me on TVOR to unpack the $3B+ impact of Extended Producer Responsibility, energy efficiency wins, and why it's now a boardroom issue. 🎙️ loom.ly/4OD3hUQ

This week on @the-food-professor.bsky.social, presented by Caddle: 🍕 Canadians shifting to food delivery 👤 The surprising solo dining boom 🌾 Challenges of global ag trade 📉 Why food insecurity data matters 🥔 Hardbite’s Kirk Homenick on snack growth Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/3PUo...

AI, personalization, human connection: Sebastian Piccardo shares how Holt Renfrew is blending technology with exceptional service to create a luxury experience that resonates with Canadian consumers—only on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

New episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social is live! We dig into retail sales strength, solo dining trends, meal delivery shifts and FCC’s export diversification push. Then, Naturally Homegrown’s Kirk Homenick shares the rise of Hardbite & PopTastic. ▶️ Press play: loom.ly/dw-R8Hs

Retail This Week: ☕ Canadian Tire & Tim Hortons: double-double loyalty 📬 Is Canada Post killing the flyer? 🎸 John Varvatos hopes country music saves the brand 🏬 New Simons & Lee Valley Tools store openings Catch-up here: loom.ly/vImYuoI

Adapting luxury retail across Canada’s vast geography is no small feat. On The Voice of Retail, Sebastian Piccardo reveals how Holt Renfrew tailors experiences from Montreal to Vancouver while staying true to the brand’s iconic heritage. 🎙️ loom.ly/-iJVkRw

Every now and then, a food product gets its TikTok moment—but nothing beats the Ocean Spray guy on a skateboard. 5 years, 2B views, and a truckload of juice later, it remains the ultimate food marketing moment. 🎧 More insights on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/USARL_c

1837 to today: Holt Renfrew has nearly two centuries of history. Sebastian Piccardo talks about preserving heritage, evolving consumer tastes, and innovating to keep Canada’s luxury market thriving on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/2ALZ...

From navigating the pandemic to competing with U.S. retailers, Sebastian Piccardo reflects on the challenges of running a Canadian luxury institution. Discover how Holt Renfrew adapts while honoring nearly 200 years of heritage on TVOR. 🔗 loom.ly/-iJVkRw

NEW EPISODE! @stevedennis.bsky.social and I welcome back The Analysts to The Remarkable Retail Podcast with Forrester's Sucharita Kodali and GlobalData Retail's Neil Saunders dissecting U.S. retail growth, mega-brand turnarounds, AI in retail, and holiday forecasts. 🔗 Tune in: loom.ly/9LqYBK8

“Leadership is about empowering others, not yourself.” Sebastian Piccardo shares his approach to guiding teams, building vision, and steering @holtrenfrew.bsky.social through disruption—plus lessons every leader can take away—on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Listen now: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

Our special guest this week on @the-food-professor.bsky.social is James Maitland, CEO of Dainty Foods—the only rice processing mill in Canada. From iconic rice products to innovative new offerings, James shares breaking news and insights on the food industry. 🔗 loom.ly/USARL_c

Canadian luxury shoppers are as diverse as the country itself. Sebastian Piccardo breaks down how Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto shoppers influence merchandising, strategy, and service at @holtrenfrew.bsky.social on TVOR. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

The BoC and Fed cut rates by 25 basis points amid softening numbers, a shaky job market, and lingering tariffs. Are central banks nudging the private sector to invest and get the economy moving? 🎧 Dive in on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/USARL_c

AI isn’t replacing the human touch—it’s enhancing it. Sebastian Piccardo explains how @holtrenfrew.bsky.social integrates technology to anticipate customer needs, empower associates, and deliver personalized luxury experiences on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

Canada’s beef sector runs on just three aging plants. Would $300M for a new facility do more for competition and rural growth than Ottawa’s big “flashy” promises? 🎧 Hear the debate on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/USARL_c

This week in retail: Canadian Tire & Tim Hortons brew up a loyalty tie-up, Canada Post might kill the flyer once and for all, new Simons opens at Eaton Centre, and John Varvatos bets on country music to stay relevant. Catch the full breakdown here: loom.ly/vImYuoI

What does it take to balance heritage, innovation, and evolving consumer tastes in Canada’s luxury market? Sebastian Piccardo shares how @holtrenfrew.bsky.social stays remarkable in a competitive world on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Listen here: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

After decades of blending activism with ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder steps down—fed up with Unilever’s meddling. Will the brand keep its bold edge, or fade into another corporate product line? 🎧 Listen in on @the-food-professor.bsky.social: loom.ly/USARL_c

From grocery to pharmacy to apparel, @loblawcompanies.bsky.social touches nearly every Canadian. EVP & CDO Lauren Steinberg reveals how AI, loyalty & retail media are fueling Loblaw’s digital transformation on The Remarkable Retail Podcast. 🎧 Don't miss it: loom.ly/9sl_PF8

From Buenos Aires to London and then to leading @holtrenfrew.bsky.social through a global pandemic—Sebastian Piccardo has seen luxury retail from every angle. Hear his journey, lessons, and vision for Canadian luxury on The Voice of Retail. 🎧 Tune in: loom.ly/-iJVkRw

Should Canada buy stakes in key industries—like the U.S. just did with Intel—or let the private sector lead? On the latest episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we debate government intervention, inflation, and the future of agri-food. 🎧 Tune in for the deep dive: loom.ly/USARL_c

NEW @the-food-professor.bsky.social EPISODE! We dive into Canada’s “Big Five” projects, EV tariffs, TikTok food trends & inflation’s true cost before sitting down with James Maitland, CEO of Dainty Foods—revealing U.S. expansion plans & 140 years of rice innovation. 🎧 loom.ly/USARL_c

Retail This Week: Groupe Dynamite posts strong results, while Pet Valu’s Nico Weidel opens a state-of-the-art DC. Roots continues its sales climb, lululemon remains unsatisfied, shoppers trade up at Sobeys & Empire, and Starbucks one year later. 🔗 loom.ly/t9F91vk

Agriculture, politics, consumer trends, and retail insights—this episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social has it all. Then, a deep dive with Charlotte Langley on how to disrupt seafood with humour, vision, and sustainability. Catch it here: loom.ly/cs6EE3g

From a computer shop in Edmonton to advising global chains, Mark Ryski built his career on one big idea: retail starts at the door. On TVOR, he shares his journey, books, and why counting visits is the most overlooked but powerful lever in modern retail. open.spotify.com/episode/6CtJ...

Low wages, rural labour gaps, and immigration pressure—Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program sits at the heart of a heated policy debate. @the-food-professor.bsky.social unpacks what’s at stake for farms, restaurants, and consumers. 🎧 Full episode here: loom.ly/cs6EE3g

The pandemic crushed store traffic—but also revealed its true value. On TVOR, Mark Ryski reflects on how BOPIS, curbside & returns redefined what a visit means, and why intentional trips—not just volume—are the new measure of retail success. 🎧 loom.ly/JLna-dM