Have You Heard…………..

Earlier in the week, Indigo Books & Music Inc. announced a number of leadership appointments as part of a drive to strengthen its brand focus and propel the company toward growth and profitability. Leading these changes is the appointment of Indigo’s founder, Heather Reisman, as the CEO. Ms. Reisman has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. Supporting Ms. Reisman, Craig Loudon, Indigo’s CFO, has been appointed COO. In his new role he will continue to act as the CFO and lead the finance team and function.  “We are incredibly grateful that Heather has agreed to return to the helm of Indigo and as a member of the Board, and that Craig has agreed to take on the key role of COO,” said Markus Dohle, Chair of the Board’s Human Resources, Compensation and Governance Committee.  “More than ever, Heather’s unique experience is needed as we work to bring Indigo back to profitable growth.” Indigo’s Board also announced the appointment of Dohle as Chair of the Board of Directors and the addition of Eileen Naughton to the Board. (Indigo Books & Music Incwww.indigo.ca)………..

BentallGreenOak (Canada)/BGO has announced that Alan Cusack has joined the Western Canada Leasing Team of BGO based in Vancouver as Manager, Leasing.  He brings several years of sales and leasing experience having worked with development companies and brokerage companies in Canada and Ireland.  He will work with the BGO team primarily on the open centre side of the portfolio. (Alan Cusack – 604/612-5588 [email protected])………

Radek Podracky has joined the Dallas, Texas-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers chain of quick service restaurants as Senior Director of International Development.  He is an industry veteran with over two decades in the hospitality industry both in the U.S. and internationally. (Raising Cane’ Chicken Fingerswww.raisincanes.com)…………

Augmented reality is transforming the ways brick and mortar retailers interact with consumers. Dr. Helen Papagiannis will explore and explain how this technology will impact our future at the ICSC@Canada conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre that takes place on October 2nd to 4th.  Don’t miss it. (ICSC[email protected])………..

And we just learned of another industry veteran and friend that we’ve lost.  Mike Goulais passed away on September 12th.  Michael was one of the ‘originals’ in the industry, starting with Canada Life and moving into fashion retailer Dylex when the Canadian shopping centre industry was just starting to hit its stride. He then formed consulting partnerships that worked with landlords as well as major chains all across the country.  Mike’s deals had a definite hand in the industry that we know today.  God speed, Mike.  You’ll be missed……………