Michael LeBlancFeb 4, 20191 minVisiting the Levi's Flagship in NYCVisited the new Levi's Times Square flagship while in town for #nrf2019 last week - at 11:30PM in the city that never sleeps. At almost 1...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minTalking International Retailers in Canada and their value propositionChatting with The Canadian Press about the influx of international retailers into Canada (50+ and according to Craig Patterson more to fo...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThis Week in RetailStaples launches their new retail concept in Toronto, 77 Ontario municipalities opt-out of cannabis retail, Quebec cannabis retail rolls-...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThe Voice of Retail podcast edition No.26Recorded live from Dublin attending Showcase Ireland, this edition includes a feature on-site interview with retailers Jennifer Grimm, ow...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minImpressive Trade Show Booths Impressed by the presence & design in both the Fisherman Out of Ireland (yes, that's real grass) and Ireland's Eye trade show booths at D...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minFactory Tour: Ireland's EyeFun and super interesting visit with Lizzie Curran from Enterprise Ireland and Jennifer Grimm to Irelands Eye to see first hand the creat...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minTouring Dublin RetailMost excellent tour of Dublin retail today hosted by Enterprise Ireland Catie Riordan and Lizzie Curran accompanied by retailer visionari...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minMeeting Ireland's ArboretumWalking the show floor at Showcase Ireland with Lizzie Curran from Enterprise Ireland and now listening to the CEO of Irish based Arboret...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minExploring the new McEwan on BloorLunch at the new downtown McEwan on Bloor Street East in downtown Toronto with my good friend Neil Weitzman on Friday. Enjoyed the presen...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThis Week in RetailA look back at #NRF2019, 2019 predictions for retail in Canada and the U.S., Indochino and Mark McEwan openings, 17,000 people throw thei...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minTrade Show Pro TipsEnterprise Ireland Dublin showcase pro tip No.1: stay hydrated to keep your energy up - lots to do and see with Lizzie Curran & Neil Coon...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThe Voice of Retail podcast Edition No. 25It's the #NRF2019 edition of the Voice of Retail podcast, with articles, recaps and an exclusive interview with Diane J. Brisebois from R...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minShowcase Ireland with GotStyleThrilled to be joining the amazing Melissa Austria at the Enterprise Ireland Dublin showcase with Lizzie Curran and Neil Cooney this Sund...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minOff to Dublin!Getting ready for the Enterprise Ireland Dublin showcase next week! Looking forward to presenting on the state of Canadian retail, chec...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minComing up this week from the NRF Big Show...Just back from the Big Apple and working on this week's Voice of Retail podcast covering the week in retail news and #nrf2019! Spent a few...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThis Week in RetailAritzia results knocks the cover off the ball with their 1st outlet store, influencer + great product = double digit YOY Same Store Sales...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThe Voice of Retail podcast Edition No.25Just released...the latest episode of the Voice of Retail podcast...featuring an exclusive interview with Neil Cooney and Lizzie Curran f...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minGreat Retail Advertising!Fun (particularly if you are a Gary Numan fan!) new ad from WalMart supporting their BOPIS grocery strategy. Watch for Sam's F150 gliding...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minChatting with CTV National: Retail Employment numbersQuick contribution to CTV National News last night in their feature story on December employment numbers in Canada, including retail. Ret...
Michael LeBlancJan 26, 20191 minThe Voice of Retail podcast, Edition No.24All new for 2019 with enhanced production values (music!) and graphics (c'mon iTunes!) just released the first Voice of Retail podcast fo...