The Retail Insider Podcast Network
The Retail Insider Podcast Network
Retail Insider Canada, Lee Rivett, Craig Patterson
A collection of podcast episodes from both "The Weekly" and "The Interview Series" podcasts created by Retail Insider Canada.
Bob Arora (The Reset Team): Growth and Expansion
Reset Team’s Bob Arora explains how national retail execution, precision installs, and trained crews help brands scale consistently across Canada.
Nov 27, 2025
13 min
Kris Zanuldin (Interac) Growth and Expansion of KONEK
Interac’s Kris Zanuldin explains how KONEK improves e-commerce with trusted payments, lower merchant costs, fraud protection, and customer choice.
Nov 14, 2025
18 min
Albert Chow (Silk & Snow): Canadian Roots, Sleep Country, and Expansion
Craig and Albert discuss the company’s Canadian origins, Sleep Country acquisition, and retail expansion / growth trajectory.
Sep 22, 2025
21 min
Kocur/Alizadeh (The Waterfront BIA): Transforming Toronto’s Waterfront
Craig, Tim and Dorsa discuss summer vibrancy, transformative developments, retail growth, transit upgrades, and placemaking initiatives along Toronto’s Waterfront.
Jul 31, 2025
19 min
(Ben Hertzman) Luv2Pak’s Century of Innovation
Craig and Ben discuss Luv2Pak’s 100-year legacy, sustainable packaging, and the launch of Gather Packaging.
Jul 10, 2025
20 min
(Tony Flanz) Think Retail Turns 20
Craig and Tony discuss the 20-year evolution of Think Retail, including major brand entries, heartfelt client relationships, and how Tony navigated immense personal challenges while building one of Canada’s most respected brokerage firms—all while shaping the future of retail leasing with passion and purpose.
Jul 10, 2025
20 min
(Ravi Rangan) Centric Software’s AI-Powered PLM Transformation
Craig and Ravi discuss how Centric Software’s AI-powered PLM platform is reshaping fashion, consumer goods, and emerging sectors by combining end-to-end product lifecycle solutions with predictive analytics and generative AI, enabling brands to streamline design, sourcing, and in-season optimization with unprecedented speed and precision.
Jul 9, 2025
27 min
Jared Gordon (Faculty of Change): Inside the Mind of the Wealthy
Craig and Jared explore how high net worth individuals perceive luxury, status, and identity—and what retailers must understand to stay relevant in an evolving market.
Apr 16, 2025
22 min
Myriam Belzile (Maguire Shoes): Growth and Vision of Maguire Shoes
Craig and Myriam discuss Maguire Shoes' journey from Montreal to global retail growth, emphasizing its direct-to-consumer model, unique design expertise, and expansion into accessories while balancing e-commerce and physical stores, including new locations in New York and Brooklyn.
Apr 4, 2025
16 min
Keren Halpern (Priority Software): Priority’s Omnichannel Solutions for Retailers
Craig and Keren discuss how Priority Software’s ERP solutions empower small to mid-sized retailers with streamlined omnichannel operations, addressing common challenges like inventory management, customer experience, and digital transformation through a centralized platform tailored for growth and flexibility.
Nov 20, 2024
20 min
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