‘The Great Exhaustion’: Why the future of branding is calm
By 2026, the global consumer has reached breaking point. Years of mounting “polycrisis” – from cost-of-living anxiety to climate disruption and digital burnout – have […]
Galeries de la Capitale Adding Retail Tenants
Galeries de la Capitale is adding a wave of new retail tenants as the Quebec City shopping centre strengthens its merchandising mix. The leasing momentum […]
The hidden customer experience cost of returns: Why apparel brands must rethink reverse logistics
Omnichannel Returns are no longer a back-office function. For apparel brands, they represent a defining moment in the customer relationship. Adobe Stock February 26, 2026 […]
Retail’s year of change: How leaders are preparing for uncertainty
When Danielle Haddrick, the CEO of fashion brand Shona Joy, was asked by Inside Retail what was keeping her up at night, her answer was […]
Canadian Retail Expansion Meets AI Innovation and Market Realities
The Canadian retail landscape is entering a new phase of change. Retailers are investing in physical store expansion while also accelerating digital innovation. Recent activity […]
Reading Your Data Tea Leaves: What Your Metrics are Really Trying to Tell You
There’s a wealth of customer knowledge sitting right in front of retailers, but most just don’t see it. Brands are investing millions to build out […]
Why CX outcomes, not price cuts, will drive retail growth in 2026
Omnichannel Staying competitive shouldn’t start with slashing prices. While discounts may deliver a short-term lift in revenue, they steadily erode margins and train customers to […]
Why Retail Franchise Systems Struggle to Scale Sales Consistently
Retail franchise systems struggle to scale sales consistently because they standardize operations, not selling.
Inside Sukoshi Mart’s plan to launch 40 stores in the US by the end of 2026
Retailers such as Sephora, Ulta Beauty, and Target are all trying to tap into the secondary K-beauty wave currently influencing US consumers. In fact, a […]
Tariffs Impact on U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Friday striking down many of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, including some of those levied against Canada, is drawing […]