Episode 2 - The Future of Retail w/ Craig Patterson and Carmine Francella

How Stackt Market, Canada's largest Shipping Container Market is Revolutionizing Retail

In this episode, we talk to Matt Rubinoff the founder of Stackt Market [https://stacktmarket.com/], an ever-evolving cultural marketplace located in Toronto. Built entirely out of shipping containers, it features a variety of shops, entertainment, and local art. During the episode, we discuss what inspired Stackt Market, how it continues to innovate, and what we can expect this summer!

Episode 3 - Journey to Net-Zero Emissions w/ Melissa Jacobs & Emma Wildeman

In this episode, we talk to First Capital's Senior Director of ESG, Melissa Jacobs [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-jacobs-5725b810/], and First Capital's Energy and Sustainability Manager, Emma Wildeman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-wildeman-aa395339/], about the current outlook on climate change. We discuss FCR's journey to net-zero emissions, the programs and initiatives FCR has implemented, and ways you can work towards reducing your carbon footprint. #EarthDay Check out these resources to learn more about climate change and how you can help fight it: 20-minute video about climate change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu8FZUyMfk8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu8FZUyMfk8] Carbon footprint calculator: https://app.projectneutral.org/measure-impact [https://app.projectneutral.org/measure-impact] More info about science-based targets: https://sciencebasedtargets.org/ [https://sciencebasedtargets.org/] IPCC https://www.ipcc.ch/ [https://www.ipcc.ch/] WWF Canada https://wwf.ca/climate/ [https://wwf.ca/climate/]

Episode 2 - The Future of Retail w/ Craig Patterson and Carmine Francella

In our second installment this year, our new host Lucas Durofil chats with some behemoths of the retail industry about what they see coming down the rails for the industry.  First, we talk to the Founder and Co-Editor-in-Chief of Retail Insider [https://retail-insider.com/], Craig Patterson, to discuss his thoughts on current trends, technology, and concepts in the retail industry such as smart carts and unattended shopping experiences. We also sat down with First Capital's [https://fcr.ca/] SVP of Leasing, Carmine Francella, to discuss FCR's approach to the retail industry, the importance of a healthy tenant mix, and a few of the new concepts FCR is bringing to the portfolio.

Fighting Food Insecurity in Support of Second Harvest

In our very first episode of 2022, we kick off this season of The Explainer with our new host, Lucas Durofil who discusses the FCR Thriving Neighbourhoods Foundation Fall Fundraiser supporting Second Harvest [https://secondharvest.ca/]. We recorded virtually with Melissa Campisi and Meaghan Bach, co-chairs of the FCR Thriving Neighbourhoods Foundation as well as Corey Smith, VP of Philanthropy at Second Harvest [https://secondharvest.ca/]. Together, we discuss Canada’s food insecurity, as well as FCR’s part in helping combat this issue. In this episode, we also announce the total funds raised from our 2021 foundation fundraisers - don't miss it!

Episode 9 - The Webster's International Debut

We're excited to release the latest episode of The Explainer podcast.  For this episode, Meaghan chats with Eric Sherman, Meghan Bichsel and Stéphane Parmentier about the opening of The Webster's [https://thewebster.us/] first international location at 121 Scollard in Yorkville.  They speak about how the deal came together, the design process, as well as what each of them is most excited for the public to see and experience with this unique project! You can shop at The Webster in Yorkville upon their soft launch this coming October 28th, 2021 at 121 Scollard Street in Toronto.