Craig Patterson

Toronto

Editor-in-Chief at Retail-Insider

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Articles

Colliers Acquires Triovest to Lead Canada's Real Estate Sector

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Colliers International Group Inc. has announced a landmark acquisition that will reshape Canada’s commercial real estate landscape. The Toronto-headquartered global real estate services firm has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Triovest’s Canadian operations from Calgary-based Coril Holdings.
Yorkdale Again Ranks as Canada’s Top Selling Mall

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Oxford Properties Group has once again demonstrated its dominance in Canada’s retail landscape, with its portfolio of shopping centres in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) among the leaders the 2024 ICSC performance rankings. According to ICSC’s newly released data, the Yorkdale Shopping Centre ranks as the top-performing mall in Canada for all-store sales per square foot, posting $2,301 — more than $800 higher than any other shopping centre in the country.
Adonis to Open Grocery Store in London Ontario

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Montreal-based grocer Adonis, known for its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern offerings, is opening a new location in London, Ontario—its fifth in the province and sixteenth in Canada. The supermarket will anchor a large space at the Westwood Power Centre at Bradley Avenue and Wonderland Road South, with doors set to open by late summer 2025. “We are very excited to expand into southwestern Ontario,” said Sherif K. El Gharbawy, Regional Director of the Adonis Groupe, in an interview.
Canadian Consumers Pull Back on Spending in April: Report

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

A new consumer survey from investment firm Stifel reveals a notable dip in Canadian consumer confidence heading into the second quarter of 2025. According to the report, titled Canadian Spending Intentions Soften in April Impacted by Trade Tensions, only 50% of Canadians say they intend to increase discretionary spending over the next 12 months — a drop of 600 basis points compared to January 2025.
Frank And Oak Closing Most Stores in Canada Amid Debt Crisis

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Montreal-based retailer Frank And Oak has confirmed it will shutter the majority of its Canadian stores by May 7, 2025, as the company continues its court-supervised restructuring process. The announcement comes as Frank And Oak and its parent company, Unified Commerce Group (UCG), seek a buyer for the once high-flying fashion brand.
AI Reshapes Retail Supply Chains Amid Rising Complexity

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

As retailers continue to navigate a fast-changing and often unpredictable global environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a critical tool for supply chain optimization. From predicting inventory demand to simulating the impact of geopolitical disruption, AI’s role is growing rapidly—particularly in distribution centres (DCs).
Haven Greens Launches Canada’s 1st Fully Automated Leafy Greens Greenhouse

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

At a time when Canada imports the majority of its fresh produce, particularly during the colder months, a new player is reshaping how leafy greens are grown and distributed—entirely from within our borders. Haven Greens, a high-tech agricultural venture in King City, Ontario, has opened the country’s first fully automated baby lettuce greenhouse, aiming to transform how Canadians source their food.
Carriage Trade Expanding Kingsway Store with Experiential Focus

1 week ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

A long-standing staple in Toronto’s high-end fashion scene is getting a significant upgrade. Carriage Trade, an upscale women’s fashion boutique at 2984 Bloor Street West in the city’s affluent Kingsway neighbourhood, is doubling its footprint as it redefines the modern boutique experience. Founded in 1963—the very day U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, as owner Nori Mirza points out—the boutique has stood the test of time.
Peart Brothers Open GOODEE Retail Space in Westmount

2 weeks ago | retail-insider.com | Dexter Peart |Craig Patterson

Twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, widely recognized for launching the minimalist luxury brand WANT Les Essentiels, have returned to their hometown of Montreal with a new mission and a bold new retail concept. Their latest venture, GOODEE, has officially opened its first permanent retail location in Westmount at 4820 Sherbrooke Street West.
Canada Goose Stumbles as DTC Strategy Falters

2 weeks ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Canada Goose, once celebrated as a Canadian luxury apparel success story, is facing increasing scrutiny from industry observers following a disappointing third quarter in fiscal 2025.