Craig Patterson

Toronto

Editor-in-Chief at Retail-Insider

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Articles

CF Toronto Eaton Centre Celebrates Pride Month 2025 with Events

6 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

This June, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is once again embracing Pride Month with a rich and vibrant program designed to celebrate Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Under the leadership of Cadillac Fairview, the shopping centre has become much more than just a retail destination—it’s now a hub for art, entertainment, and meaningful engagement.
Hublot Brings Big Bang Anniversary Watch Collection to Yorkdale

6 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

Hublot is bringing a rare treat to Canadian luxury watch enthusiasts with an exclusive exhibition of its newly launched Big Bang timepieces. The watches, introduced in April 2025 at the renowned Watches and Wonders event in Geneva, will be on display only at Hublot’s boutique in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre from May 30 to June 5, 2025.
RETAIL FORWARD in Montreal to Boost Retail Dealmaking

6 days ago | retail-insider.com | Craig Patterson

ICSC is set to bring its newest retail real estate event series, RETAIL FORWARD, to Montreal on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Running from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Le Windsor Ballrooms, the streamlined program is designed to accelerate dealmaking between retailers, tenants, brokers, landlords, and other key players in Quebec’s retail ecosystem. [Register Here]The one-day event is framed as a hyper-local and hyper-focused initiative to foster meaningful in-person connections.
Saks Global Blames Lender for Hudson’s Bay Collapse

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

In a sharply worded letter filed earlier this month in a New York lawsuit, Saks Global directly blamed Pathlight Capital for Hudson’s Bay’s inability to secure the financing it desperately needed to avoid its ongoing liquidation under court protection in Canada. Saks Global’s chief legal officer, Andrew Woodworth, outlined the accusations in a letter dated March 26, 2025, addressed to Pathlight’s managing director.
RioCan Seeks Receivership for HBC Joint Venture

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

In another major development tied to the ongoing collapse of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s Canadian retail operations, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has filed a motion seeking to place its real estate joint venture with Hudson’s Bay into receivership. The application, filed late Thursday with Ontario Superior Court, asks that FTI Consulting Canada Inc. be appointed as receiver over the companies that span the joint venture structure.
Bogner Expands in Canada with Borys Paterson Appointment

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

German luxury ski and fashion brand BOGNER has taken a significant step in its Canadian growth strategy with the appointment of Borys Paterson as its new Sales Manager for Canada. The move marks a shift in how the 94-year-old Munich-based brand engages with the Canadian market — one that will now see dedicated leadership within the country for the first time.
Maison Margiela Opens at Yorkdale with Oakridge to Follow

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

Maison Margiela, the revered Paris-based fashion house known for its unconventional and deconstructive approach to design, has officially opened its first boutique in Canada. Located at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the 1,747-square-foot store marks an important step in the brand’s global expansion strategy, further cementing Yorkdale’s position as Canada’s top luxury shopping destination.
Moose Knuckles Appoints Ellen Kinney as CEO

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

Canadian luxury outerwear brand Moose Knuckles has appointed seasoned fashion executive Ellen Kinney as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal step in the company’s global expansion and brand evolution. The Montréal-based label, widely recognized for its high-performance outerwear and bold design ethos, made the announcement this week, citing Kinney’s extensive leadership experience and proven ability to scale premium fashion brands.
Loshen & Crem Opens Integrative Skincare Boutique in Edmonton

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

Edmonton has officially welcomed a new destination for luxury skincare with the grand opening of Loshen & Crem, a 3,400-square-foot flagship boutique at Currents of Windermere. The location represents a significant milestone for the brand, blending a curated retail experience with comprehensive facial and body treatments—marking Edmonton’s first truly integrative skincare boutique. “This is more than just a retail store or a spa,” said Sarah Cabana, founder and owner of Loshen & Crem.
General Products Patio Furniture Closing After 47 Years

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

After nearly five decades as one of Ontario’s most respected names in outdoor furnishings, General Products Outdoor Patio Furniture (GP Patio) is winding down operations with a significant public liquidation sale. The Richmond Hill-based retailer, located at 160 East Beaver Creek Road, is closing its doors following the retirement of the founding Brown family, who have led the business since its establishment in 1979.