Craig Patterson

Founder Retail-Insider.com. President, CEO and Publisher, Retail Insider Media Ltd.

toronto, ontario, canada

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Apart from owning and running a media company, I am an experienced writer, researcher, retail analyst, retail and real estate consultant, public speaker, subject matter expert, former lawyer, and founder of Editor-in-Chief of leading Canadian retail industry news magazine, Retail Insider. I have a keen interest in real estate, shopping centres, urban planning, demography and Canadian retailing, and I regularly lecture/speak on related topics. I am also the working with the University of Alberta School of Cities and Communities, as well as a Research and Special Projects Consultant with Retail Council of Canada. www.retail-insider.com

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STEFF ELEOFF Expands to Selfridges London

Toronto-based contemporary jewellery brand STEFF ELEOFF has taken a significant step onto the global retail stage with its debut at Selfridges in London. The brand officially launched at the iconic Oxford Street flagship on December 15, 2025, marking its ... See more

retail-insider.com•Craig Patterson•Jan 13, 2026

Uniqlo Entering Winnipeg With Two-Store Launch

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has officially confirmed its long anticipated entry into the Winnipeg market, announcing the opening of a store at CF Polo Park Mall later this spring. The announcement marks another milestone for the brand’s Canadian expa... See more

retail-insider.com•Craig Patterson•Jan 12, 2026

Aesop Opens Robson Street Store in Downtown Vancouver

Aesop has opened a new store on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, further strengthening its presence in one of Canada’s most competitive urban retail corridors. Located at the prominent corner of Robson and Thurlow streets, the Aesop Robson Street stor... See more

retail-insider.com•Craig Patterson•Jan 12, 2026

Toronto Gift + Home Market Returns as Canada's Largest Spring Wholesale Trade Event

Canada’s wholesale gift, home, and lifestyle buying season officially begins in late January with the return of the Toronto Gift + Home Market , the country’s largest and most established spring wholesale trade event. Taking place January 25 to 29, 2026, ... See more

retail-insider.com•Craig Patterson•Jan 12, 2026

From the Desk: Retail's Strategic Moves and Shifting Consumer Landscapes in Early 2026

The first week of January 2026 reflects a period of strategic recalibration for Canadian retail. Several premium brands are reinforcing their commitment to core markets through flagship investments, while others are tightening or reshaping their store net... See more

retail-insider.com•Craig Patterson•Jan 9, 2026

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STEFF ELEOFF Expands to Selfridges London

Uniqlo Entering Winnipeg With Two-Store Launch

Aesop Opens Robson Street Store in Downtown Vancouver

Toronto Gift + Home Market Returns as Canada's Largest Spring Wholesale Trade Event

From the Desk: Retail's Strategic Moves and Shifting Consumer Landscapes in Early 2026

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STEFF ELEOFF Expands to Selfridges London

Uniqlo Entering Winnipeg With Two-Store Launch

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Toronto Gift + Home Market Returns as Canada's Largest Spring Wholesale Trade Event

From the Desk: Retail's Strategic Moves and Shifting Consumer Landscapes in Early 2026

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