Bruce Winder
@brucewinder.bsky.social
Retail Analyst, Media Commentator, Author, Consultant, Speaker, Neurodiverse
Happy Halloween! Throwback from a few years ago when I was member of the “Sons of Retail” gang. We were also known as the “Men of Markdown”. #retail #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Happy Halloween! Throwback from a few years ago when I was member of the “Sons of Retail” gang. We were also known as the “Men of Markdown”. #retail #halloween
Was in Vancouver last week and visited the popular Din Tai Fung North America restaurant. Great ambiance and sight lines. Massive space with incredible customer service. #retail #foodservice #restaurants #vibe #customerservice #layout
October 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Was in Vancouver last week and visited the popular Din Tai Fung North America restaurant. Great ambiance and sight lines. Massive space with incredible customer service. #retail #foodservice #restaurants #vibe #customerservice #layout
Thanks to this beautiful lady for saying “I do” 34 years ago today! Love you Karen.
October 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Thanks to this beautiful lady for saying “I do” 34 years ago today! Love you Karen.
Thanks to NBC News for reaching out for research for this story on Halloween 2025 best deals! #retail #halloween #halloween2025 #value #inflation #promotions
www.today.com/video/hallow...
www.today.com/video/hallow...
October 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thanks to NBC News for reaching out for research for this story on Halloween 2025 best deals! #retail #halloween #halloween2025 #value #inflation #promotions
www.today.com/video/hallow...
www.today.com/video/hallow...
Was interviewed Friday on CTV News Ottawa Your Morning regarding the start of holiday shopping. It is also the final day of Amazon Canada ‘s Prime Big Deal Days. #retail #holiday2025 #value #aiagents #promotions #amazon #tariffs #privatelabel #Halloween2025
October 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Was interviewed Friday on CTV News Ottawa Your Morning regarding the start of holiday shopping. It is also the final day of Amazon Canada ‘s Prime Big Deal Days. #retail #holiday2025 #value #aiagents #promotions #amazon #tariffs #privatelabel #Halloween2025
Interviewed on CTV News Toronto regarding the massive lineup at a local job fair. Canadian unemployment has ticked up recently to 7.1% and youth unemployment is much higher at 14.6% #retail #jobfair #unemployment #youthunemployment #seasonalhiring
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/loca...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/loca...
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Interviewed on CTV News Toronto regarding the massive lineup at a local job fair. Canadian unemployment has ticked up recently to 7.1% and youth unemployment is much higher at 14.6% #retail #jobfair #unemployment #youthunemployment #seasonalhiring
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/loca...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/loca...
Interviewed on CTV Atlantic Friday regarding early season Holiday sales. Amazon Canada kicks off their Prime Big Deals Days tomorrow while other retailers have promotions on as well #retail #holiday2025 #promotions
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www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Interviewed on CTV Atlantic Friday regarding early season Holiday sales. Amazon Canada kicks off their Prime Big Deals Days tomorrow while other retailers have promotions on as well #retail #holiday2025 #promotions
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
Was interviewed on CTV News Toronto regarding the launch of the holiday 2025 shopping season & how different dynamics are in play both on the consumer & retailer side #retail #holiday2025 #essentials #aiagents #tariffs
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
October 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Was interviewed on CTV News Toronto regarding the launch of the holiday 2025 shopping season & how different dynamics are in play both on the consumer & retailer side #retail #holiday2025 #essentials #aiagents #tariffs
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...
Interviewed on CP24 News Toronto regarding Amazon Canada hiring 7,000 seasonal workers across Canada this fall. The retailer is also increasing wages and offering free Prime membership to applicable employees #retail #amazon #jobs #wages #benefits #holiday2025 #canada
www.cp24.com/video/2025/1...
www.cp24.com/video/2025/1...
October 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Interviewed on CP24 News Toronto regarding Amazon Canada hiring 7,000 seasonal workers across Canada this fall. The retailer is also increasing wages and offering free Prime membership to applicable employees #retail #amazon #jobs #wages #benefits #holiday2025 #canada
www.cp24.com/video/2025/1...
www.cp24.com/video/2025/1...
Brief interview on CTV News National, along with my former professor Ian Lee from Sprott School of Business at Carleton University regarding Starbucks decision to close cafes and layoff 900 people #retail #starbucks #foodservice #restructuring #coffee
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
September 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Brief interview on CTV News National, along with my former professor Ian Lee from Sprott School of Business at Carleton University regarding Starbucks decision to close cafes and layoff 900 people #retail #starbucks #foodservice #restructuring #coffee
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/0...
Interviewed on CP24 News regarding the government’s loosening restrictions on Canada Post so they can save money. Also discussed Starbucks announcement that they are closing about 1% of their cafes and eliminating 900 non-store positions #retail #canadapost #starbucks #downsizing
September 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Interviewed on CP24 News regarding the government’s loosening restrictions on Canada Post so they can save money. Also discussed Starbucks announcement that they are closing about 1% of their cafes and eliminating 900 non-store positions #retail #canadapost #starbucks #downsizing
Brief interview on CBC The National Thursday as La Maison Simons opened up its Toronto Eaton Centre location to much fanfare. #retail #simons #torontoeatoncentre #grandopening
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
September 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Brief interview on CBC The National Thursday as La Maison Simons opened up its Toronto Eaton Centre location to much fanfare. #retail #simons #torontoeatoncentre #grandopening
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
I attended the Amazon Accelerate conference this week in Seattle. This is the show where Amazon hosts thousands of their 3rd party sellers from around the world. A lot of new and innovative solutions #amazonaccelerate #retail #ecommerce #innovation #ai
September 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I attended the Amazon Accelerate conference this week in Seattle. This is the show where Amazon hosts thousands of their 3rd party sellers from around the world. A lot of new and innovative solutions #amazonaccelerate #retail #ecommerce #innovation #ai
Was interviewed on Global News regarding the new Canadian Tire Corporation & Tim Hortons loyalty tie up. #retail #loyalty #canadiantire #Timhortons #traffic #value
globalnews.ca/video/114292...
globalnews.ca/video/114292...
September 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Was interviewed on Global News regarding the new Canadian Tire Corporation & Tim Hortons loyalty tie up. #retail #loyalty #canadiantire #Timhortons #traffic #value
globalnews.ca/video/114292...
globalnews.ca/video/114292...
Growing up Ken Dryden was my favourite goalie. I painted this picture of him in 1985 .In 2017 I walked into a restaurant in Toronto and saw him. I showed him this and he liked it. Very nice man and a true champion. Rest in peace king #kendryden #hero #montrealcanadiens #6stanleycups
September 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Growing up Ken Dryden was my favourite goalie. I painted this picture of him in 1985 .In 2017 I walked into a restaurant in Toronto and saw him. I showed him this and he liked it. Very nice man and a true champion. Rest in peace king #kendryden #hero #montrealcanadiens #6stanleycups
Interviewed on CP24 News Wednesday regarding more The Beer Store closings and how grocers are being forced to become recycling centres effective January 1st, 2026 #retail #alcohol #beerstore #grocery #recycling #lowmargin
www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
September 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Interviewed on CP24 News Wednesday regarding more The Beer Store closings and how grocers are being forced to become recycling centres effective January 1st, 2026 #retail #alcohol #beerstore #grocery #recycling #lowmargin
www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
www.cp24.com/video/2025/0...
Interviewed for CBC The National Tuesday regarding protein infused beverages. Both Starbucks and Tim Hortons have launched protein drinks and it is a growing category. See link below: #retail #protein #beverages #timhortons #starbucks #innovation #newproductdevelopment
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
September 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Interviewed for CBC The National Tuesday regarding protein infused beverages. Both Starbucks and Tim Hortons have launched protein drinks and it is a growing category. See link below: #retail #protein #beverages #timhortons #starbucks #innovation #newproductdevelopment
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Interviewed Monday on CP24 News (no clip available) regarding inflation on back-to-school products this year and how parents are channeling down, thrifting, buying more store brands and using AI for search #retail #backtoschool #inflation #privatelabel #thrifting #aisearch
September 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Interviewed Monday on CP24 News (no clip available) regarding inflation on back-to-school products this year and how parents are channeling down, thrifting, buying more store brands and using AI for search #retail #backtoschool #inflation #privatelabel #thrifting #aisearch
I was interviewed Saturday on CTV News Channel regarding back-to-school inflation (no clip available). Canadian retailers buying from US suppliers who make products in Asia will be most at risk to importing inflation #retail #inflation #backtoschool #duties #tariffs
August 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I was interviewed Saturday on CTV News Channel regarding back-to-school inflation (no clip available). Canadian retailers buying from US suppliers who make products in Asia will be most at risk to importing inflation #retail #inflation #backtoschool #duties #tariffs
Interviewed Thursday evening on CTV News News Channel (no clip) regarding the surprise return of Zellers in Edmonton today! A 60,000 ft2 store is soft launching today selling fashion and home decor. Will consumers embrace the concept this time? #retail #zellers #edmonton #store
August 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Interviewed on Global News Halifax regarding back-to-school spending and ways consumers are making ends meet #retail #backtoschool #value #thrift #deals #tariffs
globalnews.ca/video/113513...
globalnews.ca/video/113513...
August 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Interviewed on Global News Halifax regarding back-to-school spending and ways consumers are making ends meet #retail #backtoschool #value #thrift #deals #tariffs
globalnews.ca/video/113513...
globalnews.ca/video/113513...
Brief interview on Global News regarding challenges of staying on budget for back-to-school shopping #retail #backtoschool #tariffs #thrifting #storebrands #privatelabel #promotions #deals
globalnews.ca/video/113495...
globalnews.ca/video/113495...
August 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Brief interview on Global News regarding challenges of staying on budget for back-to-school shopping #retail #backtoschool #tariffs #thrifting #storebrands #privatelabel #promotions #deals
globalnews.ca/video/113495...
globalnews.ca/video/113495...