Webinars

Retail Pulse Check: July 22, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check, industry experts Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe discuss Walmart’s recent multi-billion dollar investment into its Canadian operations, how the ‘defund the police’ movement could impact Canadian retail, and the intricacies of navigating the mask mandate that has been implemented in certain parts of the country.

Retail Pulse Check: July 15, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check, industry experts Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe discuss the current state of the Canadian retail landscape as the country slowly enters new phases of reopening.

Retail Pulse Check: June 24, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check, Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe discuss the current state of the Canadian retail landscape, emerging industry trends in a post-COVID world, the visible and ever-evolving consumer habits, best practices for retailers who wish to grow their omnichannel presence, and tips on how best to prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19.

Retail Pulse Check: June 17, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check webinar, Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe are joined by Jordan Karp, Executive Vice President and Head of Canadian Retail Services at Savills Canada, to discuss real estate queries amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail Pulse Check: May 27, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check, Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe are joined by industry expert and HR specialist, Suzanne Sears. A portion of the conversation focused on the employee/employer relationship in terms of best procedures for keeping everybody safe as the economy slowly reopens. Sears talked about dealing with employee fear and resistance when returning to the workplace, creating a safe working environment and employers’ responsibilities to do so, and the importance of building trust between both parties as everyone begins the transition back to the ‘new normal’. Patterson and O’Keefe also discussed the future of ecommerce post-COVID, the changing dynamics within enclosed retail environments such as shopping centres, and the significance of eliminating ambiguity when it comes to relaying necessary protocols to consumers and staff alike.

Retail Pulse Check: May 20, 2020

This week on Retail Pulse Check Webinar, industry experts Craig Patterson and Stephen O’Keefe discuss the many pressing issues involved in the gradual reopening of the Canadian retail market.

Retail Pulse Check: May 13, 2020

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Retail Pulse Check: May 6, 2020

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