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Craig Patterson

Craig Patterson

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Editor-in-Chief, Retail-Insider

Toronto

Biography

Retail Insider is Canada's most-read retail industry news publication. We accept pitches that pertain to Canadian retail news, and occasionally some Canadian businesses that are expanding elsewhere. For pitches relating to products and services that assist retailers, we generally run these as sponsored content. Thank you for taking a moment to get to know what we do before pitching.

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Total articles 1346

  • Remembering Patrick Assaraf: A Visionary of Quiet Luxury and a Pillar of Canadian Fashion

    By Craig Patterson Verified| Retail-Insider Verified Canada’s fashion industry has lost one of its most influential and beloved figures. Patrick Assaraf, the visionary designer behind the globally recognized menswear brand that bears his name, passed away on Friday, March 14. A pioneer of understated elegance and a champion of thoughtful craftsmanship, Assaraf leaves behind a legacy of innovation, mentorship, and quiet influence that helped shape the trajectory of menswear both in Canada and abroad.

    By Craig Patterson Verified · Retail-Insider

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Mine & Yours Launches First Calgary Pop-Up at Holt Renfrew

    By Craig Patterson Verified| Retail-Insider Verified Luxury resale brand Mine & Yours has partnered with Holt Renfrew to bring high-end pre-loved fashion to Calgary for the very first time. The Spring/Summer pop-up, which takes over the Brunello Cucinelli section of Holt Renfrew’s Calgary store, introduces a fresh concept to the local luxury market: curated second-hand designer fashion, sold in Canada’s most prestigious department store. The pop-up represents a major move for both retailers.

    By Craig Patterson Verified · Retail-Insider

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Hudson’s Bay to Auction Priceless Historical Artifacts

    By Craig Patterson Verified| Retail-Insider Verified Hudson’s Bay Company ULC, the corporate parent of Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay, has announced plans to auction off some of its most historically significant artifacts. The move comes as the company continues to navigate its ongoing restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), following its March filing for creditor protection.

    By Craig Patterson Verified · Retail-Insider

    Apr. 17, 2025

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Retail-Insider

Retail Insider is a prominent Canadian media platform focused on the retail industry, founded in April 2012 by Craig Patterson. Originally a blog in Vancouver, it transformed into a comprehensive news publication by 2014, with its headquarters in Toronto since 2016. The platform is a trusted source for retail professionals, delivering daily news updates, podcasts, and a magazine that launched in 2022. The company offers daily news coverage on store openings, closures, and industry developments across Canada. Its podcasts feature interviews with retail leaders, providing insights into market trends and leadership strategies. Retail Insider the Magazine presents in-depth analysis and research-driven trends, catering to the diverse preferences of its audience through both digital and print formats. Targeting professionals in the Canadian retail sector, Retail Insider serves as a valuable resource for strategic insights and competitive intelligence.

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Founded: 2012