Michael E. LeBlanc

thevoiceofretail.bsky.social

28 November 2025 16:04

AI is reshaping the food industry—but hype can’t replace human reasoning. @the-food-professor.bsky.social explores how AI, GLP-1 adoption, & shifting consumer habits are changing what Canadians eat, how they shop, & which products brands & retailers need to focus on. 🔗 loom.ly/PBEfaiY

Michael E. LeBlanc

thevoiceofretail.bsky.social

19 September 2025 14:31

Should Canada buy stakes in key industries—like the U.S. just did with Intel—or let the private sector lead? On the latest episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social, we debate government intervention, inflation, and the future of agri-food. 🎧 Tune in for the deep dive: loom.ly/USARL_c

Michael E. LeBlanc

thevoiceofretail.bsky.social

24 January 2025 04:12

New episode of @the-food-professor.bsky.social is out! We chat w/ Nicholas Mulroney, CEO of Bond Bakery Brands, about scaling family-run bakeries, sustainability & innovation. Plus: 🥤 The rise of influencer brands 🍒 RIP Hershey’s Cherry Blossoms 🦠 Salmonella outbreak loom.ly/afzgntk

Michael E. LeBlanc

thevoiceofretail.bsky.social

21 January 2025 05:33

#Retail this week: ➡️ Aritzia shines with NYC flagships & strong sales ➡️ HBC faces layoffs amid "economic headwinds" ➡️ Black Friday led holiday spending in Canada ➡️ Canada preps for US tariff counterpunch—goodbye Florida OJ & Kentucky bourbon And more loom.ly/xAjQqsE

Michael E. LeBlanc

thevoiceofretail.bsky.social

17 January 2025 03:42

This week on #RemarkableRetail, @stevedennis.bsky.social kicks off Part 1 of 2 episodes with his first 6 bold predictions for 2025. In retail news, we dive into: 🛍️ Early holiday spending results ⚡ Catalyst Brands' big move 👥 Ulta's leadership shakeup 💪 Costco's DEI stance Tune in! loom.ly/WbrFKpU