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4 Trends to Watch in 2021

January 15, 2021

This piece was partially adapted from excerpts from our new book, Global Retail Trends and Innovations 2021, written in partnership …

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Grocery as a Retail Indicator

November 20, 2020

Pre-pandemic, the Canadian grocery sector was on the cusp of disruption: saved from the fate of some U.S. small grocers …

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By the Numbers: COVID-19’s Retail Impact So Far

October 21, 2020

Today’s blog is adapted from an earlier piece posted on our the blog by partner, Ebeltoft Group, with the title …

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By the Numbers: What’s Next for 2020?

September 16, 2020

COVID-19 has had a clear effect on retail, accelerating trends that expected to take years to saturate the market in …

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4 Focus Areas for Post-Pandemic Retail

July 16, 2020

Never let a good crisis go to waste” – Winston Churchill At a time where everything seems to be bad …

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3 Canadian Companies Taking Responsibility

June 16, 2020

At a time where single-use gloves, masks, wipes, and bags are at a record high, it’s time to step back …

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More than Just Convenience

April 15, 2020

The world is changing, and retail along with it. Convenience models such as online shopping, click-and-collect, and curbside pickup are …

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2020 Global Retail Trends & Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2 Extreme Convenience

March 17, 2020

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Global Retail Trends and Innovations blog series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! …

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Eataly vs Time Out Market: Similar Models with Different Implications

December 13, 2019

A month after Eataly’s grand opening in Toronto, and Time Out Market’s new location in Montreal, its time to take …

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Eataly Toronto – Another Home Run for Retail Experience

November 15, 2019

After years of planning and months of anticipation, the new Eataly Toronto opened to much fanfare on Wednesday, November 13th …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Trend #4: Activism

August 15, 2019

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Trend #3: Engagement

July 16, 2019

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is …

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Milan – City of Design and the Wonder of Windows

April 18, 2019

Milan is a city where design really matters—even in the smallest elements.  This reality was brought home to us a …

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Clash of the Titans: Alibaba vs. Amazon

March 22, 2019

Earlier this year, the Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba announced its first collaboration with a U.S retailer, aimed specifically at the …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Trend #2: Smart Shopping

February 22, 2019

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Trend #4: Responsibility

November 15, 2018

Welcome back to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is …

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Amazon and Whole Foods… as the Dust Starts to Clear

September 8, 2017

“OMG!” “The food industry is doomed!” “It’s not a big deal in Canada.”—And so forth. Here’s J.C. Williams Group’s take …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Hot Trend #4 — Responsibility

August 11, 2017

Welcome to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is based …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Hot Trend #3 — Brand Intensity

July 14, 2017

Welcome to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series is based …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Hot Trend #2 — Interactions

June 13, 2017

Welcome to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series …

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Retail Innovations Blog Series: Hot Trend #1 – Smart Shopping

May 12, 2017

Welcome to J.C. Williams Group’s Retail Innovations Blog Series where we celebrate global retail innovation, concepts, and trends! This series …

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Two “Must-see” Shopping Centers in New York City!

December 22, 2016

New York never ceases to amaze! Its two new shopping centers at the former World Trade Center and 911 site …

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New Canada Post Retail Concept Store

December 14, 2016

Canada Post has introduced a new and great-looking branch centrally located on Georgia Street in Vancouver. While the bull may …

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Ethnic Retailing – Moving from Niche to Mainstream

December 6, 2016

Retailing is driven by people.  It is a simple fact.  The more people there are in a given area, the …

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Defining the Future of Retail – The 7 Key Drivers of Innovation in 2016

November 15, 2016

Each year, J.C. Williams Group and Ebeltoft Group publish Retail Innovations; our annual compilation of global retail trends, concepts, and …

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