The Voice of Retail

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Recalibrating, Not Retreating: An AI Powered Holiday 2026 with Suzana Colic, Managing Director and Retail Industry Lead, Accenture Canada

October 09, 2026

Canadian holiday shoppers aren’t retreating this season. They’re recalibrating. Suzana Colic, Managing Director and Retail Industry Lead at Accenture Canada, joins Michael LeBlanc on The Voice of Retail to unpack Accenture’s 20th annual holiday shopping survey and what it means for Canadian retailers heading into the most important stretch of the retail calendar.Suzana’s path to consulting started on the shop floor at Holt Renfrew. She went on to be a merchant in Canadian Tire’s automotive ca...

Andrew Clarke, New CEO of Calgary Co-op, on Delivering Member Value

October 02, 2026

Andrew Clarke brings 30 years of retail experience. He started out delivering eggs for his family's business near Cheddar, England, then worked as a merchandiser at Marks & Spencer and later ran the apparel business at Kmart for Sears Holdings. He joined Calgary Co-op in March 2026 as a strategy consultant to the board before taking the top job, as the cooperative heads into its 70th year.The big strategic question is how to coordinate two food businesses, two drink businesses, four pharm...

Hitting the Trail to Growth: MEC's Chris Speyer, Chief Merchandising Officer & Equity Partner, and Michele Guimond, VP of Marketing

September 25, 2026

How does an iconic Canadian outdoor retailer turn a return to Canadian ownership into lasting growth? On this episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Chris Speyer, Chief Merchandising Officer and Equity Partner at MEC (Mountain Equipment Company), and Michele Guimond, VP of Marketing at MEC. They talk candidly about brand trust, merchandising strategy, community building and what it takes to win in Canadian retail today.Chris traces MEC's journey from beloved co-op...

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How do I get in touch with The Voice of Retail?

The Voice of Retail is hosted by Michael LeBlanc. Its publicly listed email is michael@meleblanc.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Voice of Retail?

The publicly listed email for The Voice of Retail: michael@meleblanc.co.

How many listeners does The Voice of Retail have?

Podseeker estimates The Voice of Retail reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Voice of Retail?

The Voice of Retail typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior retail, consumer-goods, ecommerce, merchandising, supply-chain, sustainability, or organizational-leadership executives; recognized consultants, authors, and subject-matter experts with practical industry experience. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at major retailers, brands, or consumer companies; Long-term expertise in retail operations, merchandising, supply chains, sustainability, or commerce technology; Published books or established thought leadership. Recent guests include Michele Guimond, Chris Speyer, and Caila Schwartz.

How hard is it to get booked on The Voice of Retail?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Voice of Retail cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Retail, Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Supply Chain. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.