Tony Flanz (Think Retail): Retail Trends and Insights

Craig and Tony Flanz, the founder and CEO of Montreal-based brokerage Think Retail, shed light on the ever-evolving Canadian retail landscape. The interview spans topics from the success story of Think Retail to Tony's valuable insights on international brands making their mark in Canada. With a keen focus on experiential shopping, Tony emphasizes the significance of providing unique in-store experiences to attract and retain consumers in the competitive retail market. The discussion unfolds into an exploration of Tony's impressive journey in the industry, from his roots in leasing a small convenience center to founding Think Retail in 2005. The conversation navigates through Tony's experiences working with national landlords, such as Moorgaard and Presud, offering a comprehensive understanding of both sides of the retail table. As the interview progresses, Tony shares intriguing details about Think Retail's current projects, including the Royal Mail project in Montreal and The Well in Toronto, bringing a mix of global brands and unique concepts to the Canadian market. The interview concludes with a glimpse into the exciting future of Canadian retail, with Tony revealing upcoming brand expansions. From the introduction of innovative concepts like Kailomar 24 to the entry of well-established European brands, Tony provides valuable insights into the trends shaping the retail landscape in the next few years. Overall, the conversation paints a vivid picture of the thriving and dynamic world of Canadian retail through the lens of Tony Flanz and Think Retail. Interviewed this episode:Tony Flanz, President at Think RetailThink Retail This podcast is the audio version of the The Interview Series video podcasts by Retail Insider Canada are available through our Retail Insider YouTube Channel where you can subscribe and be notified when new video episodes are available. Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast! Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EICFollow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_CanadaListen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcherShare your thoughts!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/