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October 02, 2020

The MEC Debacle is a Predictable and Avoidable Governance Failure: Expert

October 02, 2020/ Retail Insider
The MEC Debacle is a Predictable and Avoidable Governance Failure: Expert

MEC began eroding its membership’s democratic voice years ago, which put in motion the process that’s led to its demise as a co-operative.

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October 02, 2020/ Retail Insider/ Comment
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The Conversation, MEC
September 24, 2020

MEC Sale to Private Owner will Negatively Affect Brand Trust: Expert

September 24, 2020/ Mario Toneguzzi
MEC Sale to Private Owner will Negatively Affect Brand Trust: Expert

Experts say that the sale will erode brand trust significantly for several reasons.

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September 24, 2020/ Mario Toneguzzi/ Comment
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MEC, Mario Toneguzzi
September 14, 2020

MEC Files for Creditor Protection Amid Acquisition by US-Based Kingswood Capital

September 14, 2020/ Craig Patterson
MEC Files for Creditor Protection Amid Acquisition by US-Based Kingswood Capital

The Canadian outdoor retailer will lose its cooperative status as a US-based investment conglomerate takes over operations and appoints a new CEO.

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September 14, 2020/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
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Craig Patterson, MEC
January 21, 2020

Canadian Retailer ‘MEC’ to Shift Strategy Amid Challenging Environment [Interview]

January 21, 2020/ Craig Patterson
Canadian Retailer ‘MEC’ to Shift Strategy Amid Challenging Environment [Interview]

In an interview, the outdoor gear co-op’s new CEO says that he is streamlining operations to bring back financial health while also rethinking the company’s employee situation, base of stores, and online offerings. 

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January 21, 2020/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
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MEC, Craig Patterson, Phil Arrata
April 10, 2019

MEC Opens 1st Flagship Store on Toronto’s Queen Street West [Photos]

April 10, 2019/ Craig Patterson
MEC Opens 1st Flagship Store on Toronto’s Queen Street West [Photos]

The impressive retail space features experiential elements that merge physical with tech, and is the first true ‘flagship’ for the retailer also known as ‘Mountain Equipment Co-op’. Will it be enough to gain market share amid increasing competition? 

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April 10, 2019/ Craig Patterson/ 2 Comments
Craig Patterson, MEC
January 28, 2019

MEC Innovates as it Launches International Travel Tours

January 28, 2019/ Craig Patterson
MEC Innovates as it Launches International Travel Tours

The Canadian cooperative is taking experiential retail to a whole new level by offering travel services with a focus on outdoor activity and responsible tourism, at a time of unprecedented competition from homegrown and international brands. 

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January 28, 2019/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, MEC
July 18, 2017

Study Ranks Canada’s Most Trusted Brands

July 18, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Study Ranks Canada’s Most Trusted Brands

The majority of the top 10 are either retailers or retail industry-related.

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July 18, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
MEC, Canadian Automobile Association, Costco, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, IKEA, Indigo, Craig Patterson
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