C-Suite

How consumers will view space and time in 2021
Euromonitor’s global consumer trends survey suggests brands will need to adapt to changed lifestyles this year.

Corner Office Shifts: Flair gets new brand leadership
Plus, DavidsTea picks its new CEO and business shifts prompt exec changes at Spin Master.

View from the C-Suite: Corby eyes ecommerce growth
From the C-Suite newsletter: The channel is undeveloped in Canada, which CEO Nicolas Krantz sees as an opportunity.

How Everist is staying at the peak of beauty trends
Founded by former marketers at big beauty companies, the new brand meets growing demand for zero-waste, waterless products.

Most-read of 2020: C-Suite
Pandemic responses and new opportunities in alcohol were the most popular stories from our weekly newsletter for brand leaders.

What Mondelez Canada learned this year
From the C-Suite newsletter: President Martin Parent on what is shaping the CPG co.’s marketing and product innovation.

K-shaped recovery and a city exodus: The outlook for 2021
Here are the key trends identified by RBC Economics that business leaders should monitor heading into next year.

Canadian brands unite to move the needle on sustainability
A pledge to fight climate change and a coalition to reduce plastic waste are among new initiatives being led by major CPGs and retailers.

Why DavidsTea launched a seasonal subscription box
The “Tea Tasting Club” will help the company with sampling, education and community-building as it transitions to a digital model.

View from the C-Suite: Foot Locker builds community
The retailer’s new “Power” stores will double up as activation spaces and community hubs, says Canadian GM Richard McLeod.

Banks’ digital pivots have eroded consumer trust
In moving to meet digital banking needs, some organizations have failed to maintain a “human touch,” finds Accenture.

Corner Office Shifts: WestJet CMO leaves for Rogers
Plus, former Tangerine exec Peter Aceto gets a new gig and Mercedes-Benz Canada names first woman president and CEO.

Orangetheory Fitness boosts the allure of online workouts
The chain hopes to draw members away from free alternatives with live coaching and a community experience.

BRP navigates through uncharted digital territory
The launch of a navigational app is the latest step in the company’s five-year strategy to transform the rider experience.