
The Voice of Retail is a weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. Each and every week I interview the most interesting people in and around the retail industry, examining the key issues and strategies on the minds of thought leaders in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. © 2018-2026 M.E. Le... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 525 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusinessManagement | |||

Live from NRF, The Voice of Retail welcomes Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy at Salesforce, for a data-driven conversation on what truly shaped Holiday 2025—and what retailers must prepare for next.
Salesforce sits at the c... more
In the first episode of The Voice of Retail for 2026, host Michael LeBlanc is joined by John Bayliss, Chief Executive Officer of Mastermind Toys, for an in-depth conversation on specialty retail, the evolving toy category, and why franchising has bec... more
In this timely episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc is joined by Aamir Lakhani, Global Director of Threat Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence at Fortinet, for a deep and sobering conversation on the evolving cyber threat landscap... more
In this episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Mat Povse, President of Best Buy Canada, live on the stage in Vancouver at Retail Council of Canada's Retail West stage for a wide-ranging and candid conversation on leadersh... more
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Michael is a great host and creates great interview experiences for his guests! He dives into the content with his guests to bring lots of value to his audience!
Diverse and consistently great content about all things retail from around the world!
Great content, great host.
I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on Michael’s Voice of Retail podcast and learned a lot from his own experience as we prepared for the episode. Thank you RCC for helping to make this happen.
Michael and his incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest of lights on the retail industry and the hardworking people in it! Informative, educational, and engaging are just a few of the words I'd use to describe the time you'll spend with them. Thanks so much for putting out such a robust resource Michael - keep up the great work!
Michael shares great content, personalities and interesting topical info every week. Great way for anyone in retail to stay on top of current news and more in-depth retail stories. Entertaining and informative. We liked it so much we decided to sponsor.
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This podcast features engaging conversations with prominent figures in the retail industry, exploring critical issues and innovative strategies shaping the sector both domestically and internationally. With a diverse array of guests, episodes cover a range of topics including consumer behavior, retail technology, sustainability, and leadership insights. The discussions aim to provide listeners with valuable knowledge from industry experts, shedding light on contemporary retail challenges and opportunities. Unique in its approach, the show balances informative content with engaging storytelling, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in retail trends and best practices.
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The Voice of Retail launched 7 years ago and published 525 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Voice of Retail include:
1. John Bayliss
2. Sean McCormick
3. Shelley Simpson
4. Martha McKimm
5. Michael Zabaneh
6. Sebastian Picardo
7. Mark Ryski
8. Cameron Conn
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