Harry's Legacy | Harry Rosen CEO Larry Rosen

About this episode

Larry Rosen discusses the legacy of his father, Harry Rosen, and the challenges faced by their family business in the luxury retail market.

Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The late Harry Rosen started a menswear boutique from a modest 500 sq. ft. retail space in Toronto's Cabbagetown, growing it to a national luxury retailer that remains among Canada's most iconic brands. His son Larry Rosen and grandsons are now running the operation as the family remains a market leader amid mounting e-commerce competition. Mike and Dan also unpack the latest trade news, in particular the US president-elect's threat to impose a heafty 25% tariff on Canadian goods if policy demands are not met; a new Gallup poll also reveals some concerning statistics on employee engagement. The Entrepreneur: Larry Rosen, CEO, Harry Rosen Inc. For more thought leadership and advice from the BDO team, visit www.BDO.ca.

People in this episode

Guest: Larry Rosen

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• family business
• luxury retail
• e-commerce
• employee engagement
• trade news

Keywords

• Harry Rosen
• Larry Rosen
• luxury retailer
• Canadian business
• e-commerce competition
• employee engagement
• trade news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harry Rosen Inc., BDO

Places: Canada, Toronto, Cabbagetown

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