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After 355 years in business, Hudson's Bay has closed its department store doors for good. We hear from nostalgic shoppers as we ask viewers what the closure of the Bay means to them and what they think should replace the former locations. Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins the show.

The decline in Canadians travelling to the U.S. does not bode well for tonight's baseball game in Seattle between the Blue Jays and the Mariners, with ticket prices dropping to below $30 each. Kim Malcolm, host of the NPR affiliate radio program All Things Considered, joins the show to talk about what's happening. Retail analyst and author Bruce Winder discusses the U.S. boycott movement's impact on Canadian consumers and businesses.

Retail analyst Bruce Winder joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk tariffs and future tariff threats in the retail sector in Canada.

Grant White from Endeavour Wealth Management, and retail analyst Bruce Winder join Jim for tariff talk.

The B.C. government is pledging to address the province's ongoing health-care crises and doctor shortages. Emergency departments in Merritt, Clearwater and Delta have recently faced closures, adding to sporadic ER shutdowns plaguing the province over the last year. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia says B.C. will seek to expedite internationally-trained health care professionals, including attracting doctors from the U.S. Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Joss Reimer joins the show to discuss the ongoing crisis.Political leaders have been urging Canadians to buy locally-made products in light of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Shannon McDougall, creator of the Facebook page Made in Canada Directory, and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst and author, join the show as we ask viewers how long they're able to keep up the buy-Canadian movement.

The "buy Canada" movement remains strong in the wake of tariffs levied against Canada, with more being tariffs reportedly on the way. So how far would you go to buy Canadian? Host Mike Eppel speaks to retail analyst Bruce Winder about economic show of patriotism and whether or not it's sustainable in this economy.  We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The "buy Canada" movement remains strong in the wake of tariffs levied against Canada, with more being tariffs reportedly on the way. So how far would you go to buy Canadian? Host Mike Eppel speaks to retail analyst Bruce Winder about economic show of patriotism and whether or not it's sustainable in this economy. Do you have a topic that's confounding you in this economy? We'll be happy to dig into it for you and get you the answers you need. Email us at: rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com. Thank you for listening!

Guest host Robin Gill talks to Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

Free For All Friday – Hour 1 Host Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada’s top newsmakers. On today’s show: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author, on the upcoming GST holiday Bacchus Barua, Director, Health Policy Studies, The Fraser Institute, on a new report showing record-long healthcare wait times in Canada Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on a potential inquiry into Canada Post negotiations as the strike continues Free For All Friday – Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week’s panel features host Amanda Galbraith; Garry Keller, Vice President of StrategyCorp; and Karen Restoule, VP at Crestview Strategy and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute. Topic 1: Labour minister says Canada Post workers could soon be forced back to work – is this the right answer? Is it coming too late? Topic 2: Let’s go over the latest on tariffs, Trump, Trudeau, tariffs, premiers, and more Topic 3: The GST/HST holiday begins Saturday – do you think this will be effective? Could it have been implemented better? Topic 4: Trudeau makes fresh bid to recruit Mark Carney amid tensions with Freeland – worst breakup in history --What’s the worst, longest, or most extensive breakup you’ve had? What’s the deal with this one? Topic 5: Do you have a holiday purchase you’ve been saving for the GST break?

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TTC CEO CALLS ON TPS CHIEF TO HELP GET RID OF ANTISEMITIC GRAFFITI  Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak. The TTC's CEO writes a letter to the Toronto Police Chief expressing concern around the issue of antisemitic graffiti on the transit system's property, a new report details how the City is falling behind its timeline targets for repairing potholes, and according to a Listening to Toronto survey, most Torontonians feel as though the city is not moving in the right direction. IMPACT OF CANADA POST STRIKE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND CONSUMERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Bruce Winder, a Retail Analyst and Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The Canada Post strike continues, and talks between the union (CUPW) and Canada Post have stalled. We get a sense of how this is all impacting small businesses and consumers. And, we continue the conversation around PM Trudeau's temporary GST tax relief plan. CAA STUDY ON CANNABIS IMPAIRMENT AMONG ROAD USERS + THEIR WINTER READINESS CAMPAIGN Libby Znaimer is joined by Michael Stewart, Community Relations Consultant for CAA South Central Ontario and Constable Brad Verspeeten of Toronto Police Traffic Services. Two things to talk about: first there's a new study from the CAA regarding cannabis impairment among drivers in Ontario. Meanwhile, the TPS, OPP and CAA are running a joint campaign to discuss winter readiness tips for drivers to stay safe as the weather changes.

Online purchase scams, with the Better Business Bureau (0:30); 2nd professional woman's hockey league drops the puck this Saturday (7:00); Bruce Winder, Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals (12:05).

THE MEDICAL RECORD: FLU SHOTS AND COVID-19 SHOTS AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN ONTARIO  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, an internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. It's time to get vaccinated - against both COVID-19 and the flu. They are now available for everyone - not just older people and those who are immunocompromised, and the recommendation is to get them both together. Another topic today is the Canadian Medical Association is calling for an end to the requirement for doctor's notes for employees grappling with brief illnesses. QUEBEC'S PLANS FOR ADVANCED REQUESTS FOR MAiD  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Wayne Sumner, University Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, and Ron Posno, a patient with dementia and an advocate for advance requests for MAiD. We discuss Quebec's plans for advanced requests for MAiD for patients dealing with health conditions that will limit their ability to make such a decision when their condition worsens. And we also discuss how the federal government has responded to Quebec on this issue.   SHRINKFLATION IMPACTING HALLOWEEN CANDY?   Libby Znaimer is joined by Libby Znaimer is joined by Bruce Winder, a Retail Analyst & Author and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Why and to what extent is "shrinkflation" impacting Halloween candy this year? Our guests explain.

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: HOW HARD ARE OUR CITY WORKERS ACTUALLY WORKING?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments, and John Mykytyshyn,  a Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the October 7th massacre and we got to hear speeches from both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a commemoration in Ottawa. And a report from Toronto's Auditor General shows that city workers responsible for the upkeep of our parks are working less hours than they are reporting in their logs. What will Mayor Olivia Chow do about this? THE SPENDING HABITS OF OLDER VS YOUNGER CANADIANS THIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON  Libby Znaimer is joined by Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst. We get a picture of what we can expect regarding the spending habits of younger Canadian adults versus older adults during this year's holiday season according to a new survey by PwC Canada. THE ANNUAL SALMON RUN THROUGH MISSISSAUGA Libby Znaimer is now joined by Andrea Dunn, Natural Areas Specialist with the City of Mississauga. It's that time of the year when you can witness the salmon run through Mississauga. Our guest details the best locations to spot it.

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SIX HOSTAGES KILLED BY HAMAS  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Professor Amos Guiora, a former Legal Advisor to the IDF in Gaza and Jon Allen, a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and a former Canadian Ambassador to Israel from 2006 and 2010. After six hostages were found murdered by Hamas terrorists in an underground tunnel in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets demanding a deal for the remaining hostages to be returned home. Hamas, meanwhile, is threatening to kill any hostages that the IDF tries to rescue. Our experts weigh in on the latest in the Israel-Hamas war. THE STATE OF REWARDS PROGRAMS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Bruce Winder, a retail analyst. It's time to talk about the current state of rewards programs being offered by retail companies like Shoppers and elsewhere and whether they are giving customers the best value. And, on top of that, have you been in a position where you buy a certain product at one store only to have to return it because you've found it for a much better deal at another retailer? Bruce weighs in on the latest.

Party for Two, Karen Stintz joins in to discuss safety concerns as police calls increase near Barbara Hall Park. Later David Booth of Driving.ca will discuss federal and provincial government helping to fund the Goodyear expansion. Costco wants to crackdown on membership sharing and we find out why with retail analyst Bruce Winder. Finally it's International Left Handed Day. A lot of everyday items are still right handed only.

Calgary is scheduled to return to ‘Stage 4' Water Restrictions at the end of the month. We discuss the ‘extended' process of repairing the newly discovered 16 ‘hotpots' on the water feeder main pipe and how this latest ‘move' will impact homeowners in the area, from Mayor Jyoti Gondek. Next, Ukraine is pushing back against the Russian invasion, and this week brought the fighting into the Kursk region of Russia. We get the latest developments on the conflict which has now been going on for two-and-a-half years from Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and an expert in Eastern European affairs. And finally. Parents, get ready to ‘crack open' your wallet. It's ‘Back to School' time! But there is a ‘silver lining' as that ‘bill' may be actually be a little smaller this year. We hear details on the newly released Canadian “Back-To-School Spending Report” from Retail Analyst & Author, Bruce Winder.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get into the news of the day, including updates on the auto-theft situation trending down. We get an update on the ground of the RNC in Milwaukee. A luxurious condo for our New York Consul General? How much did that cost? The inflation rate fell in June. Is it time to celebrate? The state of national security – and security for politicians in North America – following the attempt on Donald Trump's life. Grocery stores will be able to order ready-to-drink beverages and large beer pack sizes starting Thursday and can start selling them immediately. Massive flooding has hit our region. Our own Lisa Polewski was in one of the Burlington neighbourhoods that has seen such dramatic destruction as basements being entirely submerged. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bryan Gast, Vice President, Investigative Services, Équité Association. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster University; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox' from the University of Michigan Press. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Nelson Wiseman, Professor Emeritus with the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Lisa Polewski, reporter with 900 CHML. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Ken Mann Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly talks to pediatrician Dr. Dina Kulik about screen time for preschoolers and the value of a tantrum &Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins to talk about a new federal tax that could cost more than they bargained for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Bruce Winder (@winder_bruce), Retail analyst, Author of ‘Retail before, during and after COVID-19”, about Hudson's Bay Company purchasing luxury department store Neiman Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) spoke with Bruce Winder (@winder_bruce), Retail analyst, Author of ‘Retail before, during and after COVID-19”, about Hudson's Bay Company purchasing luxury department store Neiman Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strike date of July 5 has been set by LCBO workers and the date is getting closer. Retail analyst Bruce Winder joined Mike Stubbs to discuss what might happen and what impacts consumers would or would not feel should a strike take place.

Kelly talks to personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq about the new financial literacy test Ontario high school students will need to pass to graduate.... We hear from a ex-pat Canadian real estate agent in Florida, and retail analyst Bruce Winder chats about how the liberalization of the alcohol market will affect the price you pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the ongoing fallout from the Pearson Airport Gold Heist, as a sixth arrest is made. Andy Kim's "Rock Me Gently" is marking a major milestone, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. We are joined by Andy Kim! According to The Toronto Star “After more than a week, the Loblaw boycott doesn't appear to have made a dent in the grocery chain's sales, according to a group of suppliers. A surprisingly strong April jobs report is likely to “raise eyebrows” at the Bank of Canada, with economists and markets split on when interest rate cuts could begin. After a lengthy debate, Hamilton City Council has agreed to extend development fee discounts to developers for another eight years, at which time they will be phased out. Rex Murphy, the longtime former CBC pundit and National Post columnist, has died of cancer at the age of 77. We look at his impact on the Canadian journalism landscape. Business and legal troubles follow the stars around just as much as anyone else, and that's one reason why educators can make use of the public's fascination with celebrities, as teaching tools. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Carrie Wroot, Hamilton-based event organizer. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Andy Kim, Canadian pop rock singer and songwriter. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster University; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age. Mohamed Khimji, Associate Dean of Academic Policy; Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; David Allgood Professor in Business Law; Associate Professor, at Queen's University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SOME ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES SAY ENCAMPMENTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives.  It's Tuesday, time to talk politics: some Ontario universities have said they will not tolerate any encampments on their campuses. And, BC shifts its policy towards the use of drugs in public settings. ARRESTS MADE IN MAJOR FRAUD SCHEME Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. It's called synthetic fraud - as if we needed yet another type of scam to watch out for. It involves identity theft and the creation of fake identities. Yesterday, Toronto Police announced 12 arrests and charges against 102 individuals. So what do we have to know about this? THE GROWING CAMPAIGN OF HATE AGAINST LOBLAW (NOW THERE'S A MUSIC VIDEO) Libby is joined by Emily Johnson, organizer of the popular subreddit group “Loblaws Is Out of Control" - an online forum with 60,000 members and counting, and Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author. Grocery prices are in the spotlight and consumer crosshairs again. Are you going to boycott Loblaw and its many brands and banners? That initiative is set to begin tomorrow. There is even a theme song to spur the effort.

A 54% mark-up on butter, a 37% mark-up on yogurt; those are a couple of examples from a leaked Loblaws invoice - so are Canadian's being gouged at the grocery store? We asked retail analyst Bruce Winder to explain the numbers from the shipping documents.   Tis the season for coughing, itchy, red eyes and a runny nose! Is it a spring cold or are you suffering from seasonal allergies? We made an appointment with our “on-call” family physician Dr Ted Jablonski to find out!   He's called The One! On this Motivational Monday, we invited Calgary-based champion Muay Thai fighter and gym owner Jake Peacock to talk about what drives him to succeed - despite what some might call a “disability” that he's been learning to overcome since birth!

54 percent mark-up on butter, 37 percent mark-up on yogurt, and that's just the tip of the iceberg according to a leaked Loblaws invoice! Are Canadian's being gouged at the grocery store and are the alleged Loblaws mark-ups an outlier? We get insight from Retail Analyst and Author - Bruce Winder.

We are in the Path of Totality! Join Scott as we sneak onto the roof and enjoy a prime viewing spot of today's total solar eclipse over Hamilton. Get the scoop on what it was like to be at Tim Horton's Field, with CHML Reporter Lisa Polewski. Take a jaunt over to Ft. Erie, where the eclipse lasted longest, with CHML Reporter Ken Mann. Then hop back inside as we discuss the eclipse further with professors, astronomers, and Mayor Andrea Horwath. We also look at the Jays home opener tonight, the reinstatement of paper bags at the LCBO, and the Final Four in March Madness! Also, Scott Radley shows us pictures of a donut, for some reason. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Lisa Polewski, reporter with 900 CHML. Ken Mann, reporter with 900 CHML. Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University.  Guest: Victor Abraham, Vice President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Hamilton Branch.  Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist with the Toronto Star, Host of the Deep LF Podcast.  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'.  Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton.  Dr. Robert Cockroft, Assistant Professor / Director, William J. McCallion Planetarium / Secretary, Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) Department of Physics and Astronomy.  Ron Foxcroft, Canadian businessman, Fox40World, creator of the FOX40 whistle, author of 40 Ways of the Fox, CEO of Fluke Transport… former Honorary Colonel with the Argyll Regiment, Chairman of the Argyll Commemorative Fundraising Campaign. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.  Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producers – Tom McKay & Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We examine the escalator tax on alcohol and ponder if it's worth keeping when we just keep pushing it back. Bruce Winder discusses how some retailers are lowering their prices in order to win back customers. Environment minister Guilbeault's comments about roadbuilding are still creating trouble for him, and work for his staff. The total solar eclipse is coming up! Dr. Elania Hyde walks us through how we can look, and maybe even take pictures of the event safely. In a new piece for The Conversation Dr. Andrew Grant and his co-authors explain why consultation with Indigenous communities is the key to success with Ontario's "Ring of Fire." Pierre Poilievre is demanding that a carbon tax election be held, after putting forth a no-confidence motion in Parliament. According to the National Post, there's a "secret RCMP report" that says Canadians may well revolt once they realize how broke they are. Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands staunchly against fourplexes being built in traditional, single-family suburbs. And, of course, Scott Radley stops on by for his usual shenanigans. Guests: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University.  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert.  Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Dr. Andrew Grant, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University.  Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute; author of the new book ‘Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox' from the University of Michigan Press.  Jesse Helmer, Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute.  Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator.  Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay and Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Big changes coming to the Around the Bay race. Trudeau's “crazy job”. Ontario Liberals to rule out the carbon tax, if they form government in 2026. Treated poorly in a store recently? Why is that? Putin (shockingly) wins Russian election. Don't want to be in a nursing home? There are some creative solutions it seems. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anna Lewis, Race Director of ‘Around the Bay'. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Oksana Kishchuk, Director of Strategy and Insights with Abacus Data. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Pat Dunn, Founder and Executive Director of Senior Women Living Together. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and author ‘RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19', about the Body Shop Canada closing 33 of its stores and halting its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retail analyst, Bruce Winder, talks about consumers spending less on apparel and food amid tight budgets and bargain hunting. 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is out in Thunder Bay. What is he up to out there? This week marks the 40th anniversary of his father's famous "Walk in the Snow." Could the current PM be contemplating something similar? Well, Scott can hope! We delve into the famous walk that led Pierre Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister, and it's legacy in the time of his son. We'll also talk about surge pricing, pharmacare, springtime real estate markets and more. Guests: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.  David Baxter, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global Ottawa. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Henry Jacek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science at McMaster University.  Nicolas von Bredow, CCIM, Broker of Record / Owner; 2023/24 President of the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington. Tasha Kheiriddin, Journalist, Public Affairs Consultant, and Author of The Right Path.  Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.  Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Bruce Winder is the president at Bruce Winder Retail. He is a leading analyst focused on the retail sector, with a long history of senior management roles in the retail industry. Bruce is based in Toronto, Canada. Bruce talked to Peter Ryan about trends and challenges for CX in retail in the 2020s. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewindermba/ www.brucewinder.com    

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Angus Reid Polling on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia found that across the country, the vast majority of people agree that both anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim views are problems. More U.S. auto-buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow. This weekend is Super Saturday – the last Saturday before Christmas, when those who have not finished (or started) their shopping hit the stores. The leader of Hamas has issued a thank-you to nations that called for a Ceasefire in Gaza, including Canada. Canada and the U.S. are too slow adapting to security threats, according to the outgoing Chief of NORAD. Canada's 9-8-8 hotline is a new service that gives people access to suicide prevention assistance over the phone call or even just text at any hour of the day, free of charge. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News. Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Dr. Allison Crawford, Chief Medical Officer, 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline; psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the country's largest teaching hospital for mental health. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Big Story has been telling the stories that matter to Canadians for over five years, and through all of our coverage, one thing has become abundantly clear: A growing percent of the population can't afford to live basic, comfortable lives — and they want answers. In Frequency's newest show, In This Economy?! Jordan attempts to get to the bottom of how we got to this point, and share tips for how to achieve your goals despite living in a time of extreme economic uncertainty. Enjoy!------------------------------------------------------Sal is getting ready to host family and friends for the holidays but is worried about how much food, drinks and gifts will cost this year.Jordan talks to retail analyst, Bruce Winder, to breakdown the cost of hosting and find creative ways to save. Then, he talks to financial expert, Kelley Keehn, about how to handle tricky money conversations with your guests. Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. 

Sal is getting ready to host family and friends for the holidays but is worried about how much food, drinks and gifts will cost this year.Jordan talks to retail analyst, Bruce Winder, to breakdown the cost of hosting and find creative ways to save. Then, he talks to financial expert, Kelley Keehn, about how to handle tricky money conversations with your guests. Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: BONNIE CROMBIE IS THE NEW LEADER OF THE ONTARIO LIBERALS Libby Znaimer is joined by Janet Ecker Former Ontario PC minister of finance, George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, minister of health and Deputy Premier and Cheri Di Novo, a former NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada. We kick things off with a discussion about Bonnie Crombie's victory as the new leader of the Ontario Liberals. Could she pave the way to a revival of the party? And, the next election is years away but what does she have to do in order to pose a serious threat to the Ford government? Also this week: a large gathering of members of Canada's Jewish community and their allies rallied at Parliament Hill in Ottawa in a show of strength against antisemitism. RETAIL CHAINS ABANDONING SELF CHECKOUTS DUE TO RISE IN THEFT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Ellen Roseman, Consumer Advocate and journalist and Bruce Winder, a Retail Analyst & Author. They've been around for about 30 years but self-checkout at the grocery store has become more ubiquitous than ever since the pandemic. Well now the backlash has begun with some chains removing them altogether or at least reducing their numbers. Not only are customers complaining that they are being taken advantage of by doing the work of paid cashiers but the retailers are finding that about a quarter of their shoplifting losses come from self checkouts. Loblaw got even more pushback when it started posting security guards to check receipts at self checkout.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is the debut of the five-part documentary series, First Responders in Crisis. The series is the work of our very own Dave Woodard. Today is Cyber Monday. How does it stack up against Black Friday? Israel and Hamas are reportedly in talks to extend the ceasefire. The cold weather is here, and snowfall is around the corner. We have spent a lot of time over the past year looking at how Hamilton can assist the community of unhoused people. The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters played a big part in these discussions, even as they had difficulties with finding locations. A court document claims that Meta knowingly designed its products to get kids hooked on their products, like Instagram. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dave Woodard, Anchor with 900 CHML. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Dan Bednis, Board Chair, Board of Directors for the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Retired Major-General Denis Thompson, former commander of the Multinational Force and Observers in the Sinai for 2014-17, and fellow at the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies, on the hostage release and the Israel-Hamas pause Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law and Law Professor at the University of Ottawa, on Bill C-18 / Bill C-11 and potential media bailouts Ryan Brook, Associate Professor and Graduate Chair at the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and Indigenous Land Management Institute at the University of Saskatchewan, on the exploding population of “super pigs” Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and Author, on Black Friday shopping and if people are cutting back this year Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Karen Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy and Bob Richardson, Senior Counsel at National Public Relations and a former Ontario Liberal chief of staff Topics: Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion and Poilievre's terrorism comments – What do you make of the controversy over comments around the Rainbow Bridge explosion? Was Poilievre in the wrong? Thoughts on government response? Debt payments now outweigh transfer payments on health care – do you care? Do Canadians care? Do we blame the government? Windsor battery plant -- Was the controversy around bringing in foreign workers to the Windsor battery plant much ado about nothing or a justified concern? Black Friday – are you planning on shopping this year or hanging up the credit card? Christmas Shrinkflation – has it ruined your favourite treat yet? Have you noticed this in stores?

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Rental tracking services are suggesting average annual rent increases on new listings may level off for Ontarians in the next few months as the province enters a slower-moving season. How is Kitchener-Waterloo getting ready for colder months, with their community of tiny cabins for the unhoused population? The Red Hill report is nearing completion, while the cost nears $28Million. Netflix is opening brick-and-mortar locations, promising to deliver a “Netflix experience” to attendees… what?! Angus Reid has new polling on whether Canadians think Trudeau should step down, and it has yielded some surprising – or, perhaps not-so-surprising – results. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Crystal Chen, Senior Public Relations Manager with Zumper. Jeff Wilmer, chair of the board of directors & volunteer for Kitchener-Waterloo's A Better Tent City. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton.. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Lisa Polewski Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

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Canada has set goals to eradicate poverty, and made commitments to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development launched in 2015 at a UN Summit. Campaign 2000 monitors Canada's progress on ending poverty. Leila Sarangi, their national director, gave us the update on Canada's progress. You might be surprised to know that cookbooks are included in the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections at Queen's University. Those rare books are set to be at a pop-up exhibition of historical and local community cookbooks for Doors Open Kingston. Curator Brendan Edwards joined us to share some classic tips from the collection. A surge in shoplifting across the world has hit home as Canadian businesses have been ramping up efforts to curb shoplifting over the past year. As price tags go up, thieves become more creative. Bruce Winder, a retail analyst and author, broke it down for us.

Guest host Scott Shantz talks to Bruce Winder, retail analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Winder, retail analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Where are we with viruses in 2020, and is worrying over a “tripledemic” worth the same amount of time and energy as previous years? Tim Hortons is now offering more than doughnuts, more than soup, more than muffins and… whatever that steak sandwich was they were pitching for a while… now they have fashionable Timmies apparel. Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. is betting big on the long-term value of natural gas in the energy transition as the world seeks to shift away from more polluting forms of fuel, buying three U.S. utilities for US$9.4-billion to create the continent's largest natural gas utility. Kids going back to school – or heading into it for the first time – face separation anxiety and other mental health challenges. City staff are still preparing for talks with a provincial facilitator on the development of ex-Greenbelt lands despite Premier Doug Ford's announced review of the protected zone, including parcels his government has yanked out. Since the story in Oakville shop teacher wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and an outfit that many would call unprofessional attire – regardless of gender identity – first made headlines last year, Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun has tracked the developments. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of The Montréal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Danielle Sirianni Molnar, Brock University Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Andrea Horwath, Mayor, City of Hamilton. Joe Warmington, Columnist with the Toronto Sun. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Burlington Public Library (BPL) officially launched the Burlington Digital Archive on Aug. 23. There is a lot happening this weekend, as Summer winds down… This Sunday, August 27, will see the return of Hamilton's own Pride festival. This is the first Pride festival to be held outside, in a park, since 2019. Starting today, the Northern Heat Ribfest is taking place in Gage Park! The newest TikTok trend is… cracking eggs over kids' heads and filming the reaction. Kleenex brand tissues are being discontinued in Canada. Kimberly-Clark, the brand that owns them, has not gone into great detail about why. We are joined by Larry DiIanni to tackle a few of the topics hitting close to home in Hamilton, with regard to the housing crisis. Trump gets a mugshot, and a glamorous one at that! What will this do to him, might it just be one more thing he spins in his favour? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marisa Purdy, BPL local history and digital archives co-ordinator and the lead on the project. Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Kiel Hughes, Chair of Pride Hamilton as well as Director of Events. Mark Wilson, owner of the Northern Heat Ribfest. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We get a preview of what to expect coming out of Toronto Indycar. Shoplifting at self-checkouts are leading to some grocery stores checking your receipts as you leave. Elton John performed what he says was the last show on the final tour of his career, last Saturday night, in Stockholm, Sweden. The Premiers are meeting in Winnipeg, and while Officials from several provinces say affordability is their top priority, healthcare is also on the docket. What can we expect from this gathering? Groups with Beijing ties have publicized their efforts to help get out the vote during Olivia Chow's campaign for Mayor of Toronto. Olivia reportedly had no knowledge of this, and her campaign did not request such help from the CTFBA, nor of the ‘Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Organizations' The strike by B.C. port workers is sending ripples across the Canadian economy as everyone from Saskatchewan potash exporters to Ontario importers of industrial parts feels the impact of the walkout that enters its 10th day on Monday. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayer Federation Federal Director. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Atif Kubursi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMaster University; President of Econometric Research Ltd.; former Undersecretary of The United Nations. Katherine Dornian, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global News Winnipeg. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst discusses Amazon paying taxes in Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail discusses why Nordstrom has decided to close all of its stores across Canada and what this means for the future of departments stores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: On this Valentine's Day, Scott has an incredibly romantic show with sultry topics such as… the anniversary of the Emergencies Act being invoked? Additionally, the launch of a Russian Soyuz crew capsule to replace a damaged ferry ship docked at the International Space Station has been delayed, following a second incident that resulted in similar damage to a Progress cargo ship, according to a senior official on Monday. Paul Delaney, astronomy at York U gives us the 411. Hamilton 100's bid is no longer Canada's “preferred candidate” to host the international event, Commonwealth Sport Canada said in an email to organizers Monday. Disappointing to all, including PJ Mercanti CEO of Carmen's Group who speaks with Scott about the process. Russia's ambassador in Ottawa claims Canada is unsafe for his compatriots to visit. "Canada today is a very dangerous country for Russian citizens," Oleg Stepanov said in a Russian-language interview last Friday. "I would not recommend it for tourism, education or business." Post-Soviet expert Matthew Light joins us for that. . It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen's Group, President of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Norm Schleehan, Director, Economic Development, City of Hamilton. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley Show on 900CHML Columnist for the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Kelly talks to retail analyst Bruce Winder.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Exciting news off the top - Tesla is eying Ward 7's CF Lime Ridge Mall to be the home of their largest retail and service centre in Canada. Ward 7 councillor Esther Pauls joins Scott to share more info. We also look to the skies to see a once-in-an-eon event of a green comet last seen by Neanderthals! Dr. Elaina Hyde, director of the Allan Carswell Observatory talks to Scott about seeing it from there. Breaking today - an update from the City of Hamilton on the ongoing response related to the discovery of the Burlington Street sewage spill from November with Nick Winters, director of Hamilton Water. As well Zellers is making a comeback, more on international travel woes, Queen's Park integrity commission launching investigations into Doug Ford over the greenbelt, new alcohol guidelines, and are the Federal Liberals too left? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Esther Pauls, Ward 7 councillor. Dr. Elaina Hyde, Director Allan I Carswell Observatory, Department of Physics & Astronomy, York University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Dr. Catherine Paradis, Interim Associate Director, Research, Canadian Centre on Substance use and Addictio; served as co-chair on the project to develop the new Guidance. Nick Winters, Director, Hamilton Water.  Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto.. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor –Diana Weeks, David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Holiday and Boxing Day shopping behaviours in 2022 Guest host Rob Fai talks to Bruce Winder, retail analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Guest Host Chelsea Bird talks with Bruce Winder, retail analyst & author

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Just a few days more until Christmas, and the mood in CHML is heating up! Scott is pitting the technical producers against the newsroom on who becomes champion of Christmas songs. More on that right off the top. Boxing day has come early, why are retailers so excited to eject their stock early this year? Retail analyst Bruce Winder joins Scott for that. Justin Bieber is selling his back catalogue, but isn't that usually an older artist move? Alan Cross, of the Ongoing History of New Music, sheds a light on this emerging trend for younger artists. A new COVID variant has reared its head; Dr. Isaac Bogoch has more on that. As well, more on urban boundary expansion in Hamilton and the feds have a plan to bar real estate purchases by non-Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Lee Hill, a research coordinator at McMaster University and post-doctoral fellow at McGill; coached swimming at Olympic and national levels in South Africa before coming to Canada; is part of the International Ice Swimming Association; PhD in Exercise Science, specializing in musculoskeletal injuries in swimmers. Rishi Bandhu, Bandhu Law Professional Corporation, the lawyer for the parent group. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Staff Physician, General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases Associate Professor, Dept. of Medicine, University of Toronto Mike Collins-Williams, CEO, West End Home Builders Association. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Steve Strongman Band's 11th Annual Holiday Show is coming up on Saturday, December 3rd at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (357 Wilson Street East.) Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy means changes for us and changes for China. The CP Holiday train is returning to Gage Park tomorrow after a three-year hiatus. "Gaslighting" -- behaviour that's mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful -- is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Ontario food banks fear rising demand will outpace supply, decades after they were deemed temporary. Black Friday may have seen smaller crowds than expected in 2022 but what about the online turnout for Cyber Monday, this year? All this & more on Hamilton Today. Guests: Steve Strongman, Canadian blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer; JUNO Award-winner, the Mel Brown Blues Award-winner, International Blues Challenge's Best Guitarist winner, recipient of four Maple Blues Awards. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Salem Woodrow, Manager of Media Relations for Canadian Pacific Rail. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto. Daniel Perry, Consultant, Summa Strategies. Joanne Santucci, CEO, Hamilton Food Share. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Scott is trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair continues after CUPE's Laura Walton held a press conference at the start of the show. The CUPE/Ontario government situation continues to rage on, NDP members asked to leave Queen's Park today after slamming the government. What is the latest? Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief with Global News joins Scott on that. What do small businesses want to see from the federal government's fall economic statement? Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. A press release from Nerdwallet says that while inflation is going to make an impact this holiday season, Canadians still expected to pay $20.6B for gifts this season. Bruce Winder, retail analyst, has more on that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News.  Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Corinne Pohlmann, senior VP of national affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Tom McKay News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Holiday sales coming earlier to consumers? Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst explains.

 ‘Surprising' details from the Jan. 6th hearings Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent discusses the latest from the Jan. 6th hearings Anjali Appadurai's Healthcare plan announcement and the BC NDP leadership race Anjali Appadurai, BC NDP leadership candidate discusses the healthcare plan she would put forward, if elected Premier Preparing for floods in BC amidst the current drought Pader Brach, Executive Director of Regional Operations with Emergency Management BC discusses how British Columbians should be prepared for large amounts of rainfall as the current warm weather continues well into October. The Great Rip-off - Overpriced concession at sports venues Do you often buy food and drink from concession when you go to an event? What's your alternative concession hack? Jas Johal & CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang discuss. Plus, your calls! An update on the BC NDP leadership race Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief discusses whether Anjali Appadurai has the support of the BC NDP. Could we see earlier sales this holiday shopping season? Holiday sales coming earlier to consumers? Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst explains. Netflix for $5.99??  Would you consider paying for Netflix at a reduced price of $5.99 per month, but ads? CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang discusses.

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The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Hamilton's Good Shepherd is preparing for their 60th annual Thanksgiving dinner, after a year of staggering inflation in food costs. Hamiltonians have been feeling the pinch of that inflation, and may not be able to afford their donations this year. What can the average Hamiltonian do this year? Brother Richard MacPhee of Good Shepherd joins Scott for that. Also on the docket is the role space exploration plays in international politics. International space law researcher, Professor Ram Jakhu, speaks with Scott. We also take a look at the Canadian political landscape with Tim Powers, as we wrap up this week It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Brother Richard MacPhee, Executive Director, Good Shepherd. Dr. Ram Jakhu, Professor, researching in international space law, law of space applications, law of space commercialization, government regulation of space activities, law of telecommunications and Canadian communications law, and public international law; McGill University. Dr. Duane Bratt, PhD, Professor of Political Science; Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; Mount Royal University. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. Mr. Ted Michaels – veteran reporter with 900 CHML, greatest Newsroom DJ – calling the McMaster Marauder games on 900 CHML! Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Colin James, multi-award winning, chart-topping, and multi-Platinum selling guitarist. Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – Dave Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: An IPSOS poll caught Scott's eye, asking Canadians what they think of the monarchy and whether it is time to rid the Canadian government of the “monarchy” aspect of its constitutional monarchy status. Scott speaks with Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS, for more details. Along the way Scott asks retail analyst Bruce Winder about the “tipflation” epidemic creeping up with many debit machines prompting you for a 30% tip at everyday businesses across the country. Halton Regional Police Chief Steve Tanner says it's time to tackle the problem of illegal guns being brought into Canada from the United States. Scott wonders why we have not cracked down on that, and asks Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post and TVO, what political drive is missing in Ottawa. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Hoverlink's chief government relations officer and former Toronto Argonauts star. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Michael Mazza, Executive Director of the Terry Fox Foundation. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Matt Gurney, Cofounder of the line, a substack magazine, and a columnist for the National Post and TVO. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard, Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Friday! Are you looking to bring the mullet back? Well some parents have their kids sporting them. This weekend you may take in a nice meal at a restaurant, but be prepared for “tipflation” where some restaurants are insisting on as much as a 30% tip. Restaurants Canada's James Rillett joins Scott for discussion on that. The affidavit used in the FBI search warrant on former president Donald Trump was released in a redacted form today, Reggie Cecchini of Global News Washington fills us in. Should Canada be doing more to protect and assert itself in the Arctic? Former Col. Pierre Leblanc shines a light on that with Scott. Germany is planning to ration natural gas, and the rest of Europe is facing an economic gas crisis. Should Canada be stepping up? Dan McTeague, Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers up his two cents with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Andrew Pohl, Barber, Architect Hair Design. Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' James Rillett, Vice President, Central Canada, Restaurants Canada.  Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Colonel (Retd) Pierre Leblanc, Arctic Security Consultants . and a former commander of the Canadian forces in the Arctic. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A new collection to showcase Hamilton's growing film industry is going to be unveiled at Supercrawl. Max Francis of True Hamiltonian speaks with Scott about what to expect. Bizarrely, Tim Horton's is giving flatbread pizza a shot. Is this a gamble that could work out? Retail analyst Bruce Winder has thoughts on that. New photos of Jupiter, covered with Astronomer Paul Delaney. Healthcare gets a focus, especially after the meeting of the Premiers of the Maritimes and Doug Ford focused on healthcare. Dr. Shawn Whatley has an extended chat with Scott about privatization and more. Global News' Teresa Wright joins Scott to highlight her series on healthcare, Code Blue. Reggie Cecchini covers the latest from Mar-a-Lago, Ian Lee speaks to Scott about the Canada-Germany hydrogen deal, and we cap it off with Scotts Radley and Thompson. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Max Francis, True Hamiltonian. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'  Paul Delaney. Professor of Astronomy, York University. Teresa Wright, National Online Journalist, Global News. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Bruce Winder a Toronto-based retail analyst, business instructor and author of the book, Retail Before, During & After COVID-19.

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast a retail veteran and now an analyst and college professor Bruce Winder.Bruce brings us his informed perspective on the state of retail in Canada we talk about the impacts of changing consumer behaviour and inflation, and then Bruce is a good sport as I pepper him with retail trends in a rapid round of fast paced back-and-forth Q&A.Bruce also shares with us a vital discussion of his mental health journey through the retail industry and the critical role that retail can play in embracing neurodiversity within its ranks.   Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone!Bruce's article referenced in the interview:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rexile-main-street-bruce-winder-he-him-/?trackingId=lrgK6PcGxYyguUh0wt%2F4tg%3D%3DAbout BruceRetail Analyst * Author * Consultant * Speaker * Instructor * NeurodiverseAuthor of 2020 RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 (Available on Amazon) www.brucewinder.comFormer Retail Executive with 30 years experience. Recognized Retail Analyst - appeared hundreds of times in North American media. Interviewed on BNN/Bloomberg Canada, CBC's The National, Global News, CTV National, CTV News Channel, CityNews, CP24 and more. Quoted in The Globe & Mail, Financial Post, The Toronto Star, Bloomberg, Reuters, Canadian Press , BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Ottawa Citizen, AdWeek, Canadian Grocer and many, many more. Expertise in: all things retail + deep dive experience in: media relations & image improvement, category management, quality management, importing/procurement, vendor management, supply chain & process enhancement.Speaking - I speak at conferences and corporate events regarding retail or mental health in the workplace Satisfaction Guaranteed. Not satisfied with my work? Don't Pay.bwinder@brucewinder.comor call 416-705-5627 for details About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today, we look at the return to in-person work spaces, how necessary they may or may not be nowadays, and what might come of the push back against the work-from-home model? All this amid the long haul COVID effects of ‘brain fog' affecting the performance of workers post-infection. Scott speaks with Professor James Beck on the psychological aspect and Dr. Michael Halinski for the HR angle. A new study from McMaster University's Offord Centre for Child Studies says addressing anxiety as early as kindergarten could reduce its harmful impacts, and that signs of anxiety at that young of an age should not be ignored. Scott speaks with Dr. Magdalena Janus. Leading Canadian universities say they intend to continue research and development with Huawei Technologies Co. – which reaps intellectual property from the partnerships – after Ottawa's decision to ban the Chinese telecommunications giant from 5G wireless networks over national-security concerns. Charles Burton joins Scott to speak on all things China. Also on the docket: shrinkflation, lowering house prices, the televised 6 part exposé developed by the US House committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riots. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Lou Piriano, President of RAHB. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author. James Beck, Associate Professor; Industrial/Organization Research Area Head, (Psychology), University of Waterloo. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with the Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Dr. Michael Halinski, Assistant Professor, Department, HR Management & Organizational Behaviour, Toronto Metropolitan University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Magdalena Janus, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences; Working with the Offord Centre for Child Studies in the department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences at McMaster University. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer –Ben Straughan News Anchors –David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson In the 1980s the first McDonald's opened in Moscow as the Iron Curtain fell. Many saw it as a sign of a new and improved Russia, but now in light of the invasion of Ukraine, McDonald's is pulling operations out of Russia entirely. Scott speaks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the business implications as well as what may happen to the stockpile behind the arches. The Alaskan Senator accused Canada of being a freeloader in NATO, as our spending is under the threshold. Does that hold water? Scott speaks about this and the military surveillance equipment flyover during the Freedom Convoy with Professor Christian Leuprecht, Royal Military College. The Provincial Debate is tonight. What do the candidates have to pull off this time, what can we expect to hear from them? Elissa Freeman gives her two cents and Scott checks in with Poli Sci professor Peter Graefe. A movement from the UK is making its way to Canada and it's called “No Mow May” which aims to keep your lawn uncut for the month to encourage pollination. Alex Cyr who wrote about this in the Globe and Mail joins Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Alex Cyr, writer and journalist, with work appearing in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Torontolife and the Toronto Star. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Reed Duthie, Play-by-play announcer, Hamilton Bulldogs. Christopher Cruise, reporter with CBS radio in Washington D.C. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Dr. Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research and Land Development, Ryerson University. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discount retailer Dollarama Inc .announced on Wednesday that price tags up to $5 will begin appearing on its store shelves in the coming year. Until now, Dollarama's highest price point was $4. GUEST:  Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... These are harrowing times and Scott is determined to keep you informed. First, he spoke with Reporter Felix Light who is in Moscow; he shares what the situation is in Russia on day two of the nation's invasion of Ukraine including misinformation. With Russia's position in the world of cyberwarfare and social media disinformation, does Canada's pledged cyber support for Ukraine make Canada a target? Carmi Levy has more on that. What will be the global economic fallout of the sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine? Scott speaks with Macroeconomist Eric Kam to look at the intended and unintended consequences as well as the necessary sacrifices. And we have a retail analysis from Bruce Winder in response to Hudson's Bay closing its Bloor & Yonge store. It's all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Felix Light, CBS reporter in Moscow. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author. Matthew Light, Associate professor of criminology and sociological studies, affiliated faculty, centre for European, Russian and Eurasian studies, University of Toronto. Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable​Energy, Former Liberal MP. Gregor Kranjc, Associate Professor with the Department of History at Brock University, expert on war, genocide and military occupations. Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Ryerson University. Gordon Houlden, Director of the China Institute and Professor of Political Science with the University of Alberta. Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network. Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer –William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Technical/Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors – Diana Weeks, Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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~If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~Bruce Winder joins Retail Insider Founder and Editor-in-Chief Craig Patterson to discuss what the future might hold for Canadian retailers after the pandemic. Winder is the author of the book RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19. Tune in for an animated discussion. Interviewed this episode:Bruce Winder - Retail Analyst - Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 (Available on Amazon), Consultant, Speaker, Instructor, Neurodiverse, Artist The Interview Series podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Also check out our The Weekly podcast where Craig and Lee discuss popular content published on Retail Insider which is part of the The Retail Insider Podcast Network. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson With Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig safely back in Canada, released from detention by the Government of China only hours after the Meng Wanzhou ruling in a New York court, Scott is not alone among Canadians who have many questions about relations with the Chinese government. He spoke with security expert Phil Gurski and Professor Christian Leuprecht, to get some insight on what this all means and what happens next. Professor Steve Joordens joined the show to explain how people develop post-traumatic stress disorder, and what living with it entails. Michael Taube gives us his input on what will happen to the Green Party now that Annamie Paul has stepped down as federal leader, and Bruce Winder weighs in on the unlikely return of Zellers. Plus, the usual gang of reporters, anchors and hosts join the conversation. Guests: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Director of the University of Ottawa's Security program, and former CSIS analyst Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Entrepreneur Lisa Polewski, reporter for Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, Anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine News Anchors - Lisa Polewski and Ted Michaels Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Winder is an author and retail analyst. He joins Mike on London Live to talk about this latest announcement from Amazon, and what it means for employees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Bill touched briefly on the impact the second wave will have on store shelves? Will we see an emptying of shelves just for supplies? Or will it be for other reasons? Guest: Bruce Winder, Author of RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19 Available on Amazon President, Bruce Winder Retail Retail Analyst * Speaker * Consultant * Instructor 

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.On this episode we meet a long time friend and colleague David Bolotsky, Founder & CEO, UncommonGoods.  For twenty plus years David has been a leader this innovative, category defining eCommerce website through the dot com boom, bust, echo and now shares his origin story with us, and the fundamental underlying philosophy and business strategies that have created long term sustainable growth.Next retailer, consultant, media retail pundit and now author Bruce Winder joins me as we catch up and learn about both his long history in the retail industry, about his new book “Retail Before, During and After COVID-19” and some of the key trends in the Time Before and now looking ahead through the COVID era.https://www.amazon.ca/RETAIL-Before-During-After-COVID-19/dp/B089M61PB4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bruce+winder&qid=1596778006&sr=8-1But first, lets check in with David live from Brooklyn New York******Thanks to David and Bruce for being my guests on this episode.  If you liked this podcast please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or your favourite podcast platform,  rate and review, and be sure and recommend to a friend or colleague in the retail industry.I'm Michael LeBlanc, Founder and President of M.E. LeBlanc and Company Inc. and you can learn more about me on www.meleblanc.co or of course on LinkedInUntil next time, have a safe week!

A Canadian Tire in Moncton, New Brunswick has decided to put out their Christmas décor for sale in July. The store had ran out of seasonal furniture like patio sets, even leftover stock from last year and needed to put stuff out on the floor. So, out came Santa, stockings and trees. How early is too early for the Christmas creep? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Expert and Author of the new book RETAIL Before, During & After COVID-19

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast A dialysis nurse has been diagnosed with COVID-19, as has a Barton Street jail employee, and a young woman faces charges for a fraudulent medical note that closed a McDonald's on Rymal. What is the latest in the situation in Hamilton for COVID-19? Guest: Dr. Bart Harvey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton - Retail Expert Bruce Winder joined Scott to address the issue of price gouging during the pandemic, and Premier Doug Ford specifically calling out Pusateri's for their $30 price tag on Lysol Wipes during his live press conference on Thursday. Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Entrepreneur - Now that U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has joined the ranks of notable figured who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, does that mean more people will take the pandemic seriously? Elissa Freeman. Public Relations Consultant, Huffington Post, Canada.com and PR Daily- - Reggie Cecchini joined the show to discuss the state of COVID-19 situation in the U.S. as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases have become the highest in the world. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Producer and Correspondent with Global News - Manny Figuerido, Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, joined the show to talk to about how teachers are adjusting, to continue education for students due to COVID-19. Guest: Manny Figuerido. Director of Education at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board - Tech Analyst Carmi Levy spoke with Scott about how internet and telecom providers are reacting to the increased demand from so many people working from home. Guest: Carmi Levy, Tech Analyst - The Conservative leadership race has been suspended due to COVID-19. This comes as leadership candidate Peter Mackay said that the race should continue. Guest: Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science, University of Waterloo

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - Scott Radley is in for Scott Thompson on the podcast today, and the Ticats kick off the season tonight! Scott is joined by the new Pigskin Pete to talk about the hype for this season, and getting ready to face the Roughriders! Want more Ticats in your podcasts? Subscribe to The 5th Quarter postgame show, hosted by CHML Sports Director Rick Zamperin, wherever you find your favourite podcasts. And catch each show live on 900 CHML – and at player.900chml.com – following every Ticats game, for your chance to join in on the discussion with Rick! Guest: Geoff Connor, the new Pigskin Pete. - Scott is joined by Bruce Winder to talk about food packaging practices and why we as consumers think we are getting a deal for a larger size, when we get less of the product. Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Expert, Speaker, Consultant, Professor and Entrepreneur. - The New York Times international edition has decided to cease running political cartoons. They say it “brings the overseas newspaper into line with the domestic paper”. Scott discusses this decision with Graeme MacKay. Guest: Graeme MacKay, editorial cartoonist for The Hamilton Spectator - Want to hear more from Scott Radley? Check out The Scott Radley Show Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you find your favourite shows!

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