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THE FORUM.
A virtual hub for all things retail. Explore thought-provoking articles crafted by our team, offering unique perspectives on trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the retail industry.
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The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Retail
Written by: Alexia Tudose | 5 minute read How online personalities are redefining consumer habits and trends Social media...
Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
Written by: Meaghan Pitura | 5 min read The fashion industry has been deemed the third most polluting industry in the world. With 80-100...
Innovative Technologies in the Retail Industry
Written by: Katerina Minski | 5 min read The world as we know it has become a vastly digital place - technology has made our lives...
A Post-Pandemic Retail World
Written by: Alessa Morjaria
QRF Interview Series: Bel Ami Vintage
Georgia Pemberton People turn to fast fashion because it’s easy. It’s simple to click through a slideshow of images and hit “add to...
QRF Interview Series: Miranda Wang
Emma Peters QRF had the pleasure of speaking with former QRF executive member, Miranda Wang. Miranda graduated from Queen’s Commerce in...
Podcast #1: Secrets of Starting an E-Commerce Retail Service
Kelli Jagger This week’s forum post is the first episode of the QRF podcast where I discuss starting and running an e-commerce retail...
Media Impact Value and Paris Fashion Week
Kristen McFarlane
An Afternoon With Stuart Weitzman
Rhea Thakore Stuart Weitzman is one of the most famous shoemakers in the world. More than just a household name, you will find his shoes...
The Rise of Sustainable Retail: Why It Matters For Your Business
Georgia Pemberton Oblivion is easy. It’s simple and comfortable to stay firmly behind a veil of ignorance, failing to acknowledge of the...
The Rise of Social Media Retail: is it worth the hype?
Kelli Jagger It is no surprise that social media breaks marketing boundaries every day and is practically essential to any and all...
Is Canada True Nord Strong and Free?
Kristen McFarlane In August 2018, Nordstrom launched its first national Canadian marketing campaign under the moniker “True Nord”. The...
QRF Interview Series: Annika Kwok
QRF has continued to connect with commerce students who interned this past summer in the retail industry. We had the pleasure of speaking...
QRF Interview Series: Aidan Tammaro
QRF has connected with multiple commerce students who interned in the retail industry and asked them about their experience. Next up in...
QRF Interview Series: Virginia Parry
QRF has connected with multiple commerce students who interned in the retail industry and asked them about their experience. Next up in...
QRF Interview Series: Mike Bedarev
Introducing QRF’s first-ever interview series! QRF has reached out to multiple commerce students who worked in retail positions this...
The Hottest Trends of Summer ‘18
Alexandra Nobile The Summer of 2018 has just begun and the biggest concern for all fashion followers is the latest trends for this...
The Custom in Customer
Jake McGonigal The retail industry is in the midst of a fascinating paradigm shift. Review the current state of retail, and you will see...
The Digital Approach to Fading Your Favourite Jeans
Alexandra Nobile On February 27, 2018, Levi Strauss & Co. announced an exciting new sustainability initiative that ushers denim finishing...
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