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Nov 1, 2024

Mixed-use redevelopment in Toronto has been driven by the region's rapid population growth, leading to increased housing and infrastructure demands. The constraints on housing supply, rising costs due to taxes on new development, and challenges in creating effective retail spaces in mixed-use projects are...


Oct 25, 2024

Andrew Lainsbury is a seasoned retail marketing consultant and professor from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. He explores the concept of "retailtainment," merging retail with entertainment to create multi-sensory experiences that captivate customers, with examples from brands like Disney...


Oct 18, 2024

Hosts James Cook, Keisha Virtue, and Saul Lua dive into recent insights from two reports on holiday shopping and luxury retail trends. With inflation concerns lingering, the discussion reveals that holiday spending is anticipated to rise by 31.7% this year, with a focus on experiences such as dining out, movies, and...


Oct 11, 2024

Marta Bowles from NielsenIQ discusses the spending behavior and characteristics of Generation Z. Marta reveals findings from the 'Spend Z' report, highlighting Gen Z's role as a significant spending demographic, their seamless approach to shopping across digital and physical channels, and the importance of...


Sep 27, 2024

This podcast episode explores how AI-powered drones are revolutionizing warehouse inventory management can minimize workforce and maximize productivity inside the warehouse. Featuring Verity founder Raffaello D'Andrea and JLL executives Kris Bjorson and Sam Brashler, the discussion highlights the challenges...