Clive Melamdowitz shares his fascinating journey and passion for denim and sports retail from South Africa to Canada with pitstops in LA, and other key influential retail cities. He shares his career expertise and insights in branding and licensing past, present, and future. A great listen you don't want to miss.

Contact Clive Melamdowitz directly through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/clivemelamdowitz-88161132/

Craig Patterson shares his journey from considering a Ph.D. in retail studies to founding Retail Insider, a blog focusing on Canadian retail insights, insider information, and real estate projects. The conversation delves into the blog’s growth, urban planning aspects, and the impact of COVID-19 on the retail industry, with a particular focus on brokers renegotiating leases during the pandemic. Discussions include changes at Yorkdale shopping centre, staffing issues, luxury fashion store openings, and Retail Insider’s upcoming expansion plans in the region.

Listeners are treated to a deep dive into the intricate world of retail, where industry experts share valuable insights, trends, and challenges shaping the retail landscape in Canada and beyond. This episode promises a thought-provoking discussion on retail evolution, urban planning, and the resilient spirit of the industry during challenging times.

https://retail-insider.com/

In this episode of the Retail Pulse Podcast, host Suzanne Sears discusses misconceptions and challenges about retail staffing in Canada. Suzanne disputes the dismissive attitude towards part-time work and explains why it's a desired employment model for many. Breaking down the January 2024 Stats Canada report, she argues the importance of retail jobs to the Canadian economy. She further highlights issues such as the inflexibility of the retail sector, the impact international students’ contributions could have, and the need for valuing 'new Canadian' employees. Stressing the ongoing relevance of part-time work, Suzanne calls retail to become a leader in adapting to current employment trends including advocating for higher wages, more flexibility, and on-site training.

Learn more about Suzanne Sears, Owner of Best Retail Careers International Inc, and connect with her directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesearsretail