In this week's episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, Susan O’Brien, EVP and Chief Brand & Customer Officer at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), reflects on her extensive remit, which includes overseeing all aspects of CTC’s brand, long-term strategy regarding customer insights, as well as CTC's sponsorship, community, and ESG initiatives. Don't miss out on this episode! Listen now https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm4l00
About us
RCC is a not-for-profit industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across the country. As the Voice of Retail™ in Canada, we proudly represent more than 54,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, online merchants and quick service restaurants. Retail is Canada’s largest private-sector employer with over 2 million Canadians working in our industry. The sector annually generates over $85 billion in wages and employee benefits. Core retail sales (excluding vehicles and gasoline) were over $462B in 2022. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members represent more than two-thirds of core retail sales in the country. RCC has offices across the country in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. RCC promotes and protects the retail industry through effective advocacy, thought leadership and education, including: Networking events and conferences tailored to all aspects of the retail sector. Find out more: www.retailcouncil.org/events Weekly e-newsletter of retail industry headlines from across Canada and around the world. Subscribe today: www.retailcouncil.org/enews Membership services and programs to support retailers in their various business functions. Learn more: www.retailcouncil.org/memberservices Interested in joining Retail Council of Canada’s community of retailers and industry supporters? Visit RetailCouncil.org to find out how you can become a member.
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http://www.retailcouncil.org
External link for Retail Council of Canada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Advocacy, Research, Education, and Group Discounts
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Toronto, CA
Employees at Retail Council of Canada
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David Ian Gray
Top 100 Retail Influencer | Senior Advisor to Executives | Founder of DIG360 | Speaker, Lecturer
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Doug Nathanson
EVP, Chief Development Officer and General Counsel at Empire Company Limited / Sobeys Inc.
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Susan Roche
Executive & Regional Office Co-ordinator at Retail Council of Canada
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Rui Rodrigues, B.A, LPC
Entrepreneur, Loss Prevention, Security & Risk Management Leader, Speaker & Advisor
Updates
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Catch up on this week's retail news, including sensory hours at Walmart Canada, the dispute at B.C. Ports, and more! https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm2_W0 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gm3lk0
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Empower your retail district managers into high-performing leaders with the RCC-endorsed Graff Retail Inc. District Management Training! Industry veterans Kevin Graff and Linda Montalbano will guide your Retail District Managers through an immersive online experience to equip them with vital skills, business acumen, and effective tools for guiding their teams to excellence. 📈 Classes run September 9 to November 8, 2024. Enroll now to benefit from Early Adopter rate of $1,495! https://hubs.ly/Q02GfvL40 #Retail #Retailtraining #OnlineCourse
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Mark your calendars, Western Canada! ⛰️ RCC's Retail West Conference returns on November 6, 2024 in a new location at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver! RCC Retail West 2024 is your chance to connect with industry thought leaders, #retail experts and innovative supplier partners, and take part in targeted learning experiences specifically designed to address local issues and opportunities facing Western Canadian retailers. Get a head start and save! Buy your tickets early and take advantage of Early Bird rates for $100 off! https://hubs.ly/Q02G43r30 Stay tuned for updates! #RCCRetailWest #WesternCanada #conference
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Learn how iconic retailers like Walmart Canada are using #AI to drive business growth at RCC's Retail Marketing Conference 2024! 🚀 Join Michon Williams, Walmart Canada's Chief Technology Officer, as she pulls back the curtain on how they leverage AI to empower associates and enhance the customer experience through seamless tech integration. Plus, get a sneak peek at their exciting plans as part of their commitment to a people-powered, tech-driven future. Grab your #RCCRetailMarketing tickets now and save $100 with Early Bird rates! https://lnkd.in/gb82_zYG
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Don't miss this week's episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast featuring DUER founder and CEO Gary Lenet. Discover how this Vancouver-based brand pioneers performance fabrics beyond denim, crafting bottoms, tops, and outerwear for both men and women. With a global wholesale network spanning over 1,000 doors, six retail locations across Canada and the US, and a rapidly growing North American e-commerce footprint, DUER aims to be plastic fibre-free by 2028. 🎙️Tune in to this episode now: https://hubs.ly/Q02FrrNC0
A Retail Success Story 40 Years in the Making: Gary Lenett, Founder & CEO, DUER - Retail Council of Canada
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Catch up on this week's retail news, including The Jim Pattison Group acquires U.S. chain The Save Mart Companies, Saks owner to buy Neiman Marcus Group, and more! https://hubs.ly/Q02FrgjL0 Get it all on Friday mornings with the #RetailThisWeek newsletter. Sign up here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Frg3R0
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In this week's new episode of The Voice of Retail #podcast, Michaela Wessels, CEO and co-founder of Style Arcade, joins Michael to share her industry insights and the #AI powered tool that replaces spreadsheets with intelligent analytics and #digital range planning. 🎙️ Tune in to this episode now: https://hubs.ly/Q02DHssc0
AI Meets Merchandising with Michaela Wessels, CEO & Co-Founder, Style Arcade - Retail Council of Canada
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⏪ Rewind to the 2023 RCC Retail Sustainability Conference! Last year, over 600 retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, and policy visionaries came together to chart a course towards a greener future. RCC's Retail Sustainability 2024 returns to Toronto on October 16th, 2024 for a full-day exploration of actionable solutions for zero plastic waste, net zero emissions, and a decarbonized future. ♻️ Register now and save $100 with Early Bird rates! https://hubs.ly/Q02DKHb30
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The 2024 RCC Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award winners are live on Flipp! These innovative food and non-food products represent the most innovative launches hitting Canadian shelves in 2023. Discover the best new products of the year on Flipp and see why these products stole the show! https://hubs.ly/Q02DyfZ40 Big Mountain Foods | Metro Inc. | Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC | Groupe MAG | Demetres | Sobeys | Balzac's Coffee Ltd | Federated Co-operatives Limited | Thermacell Repellents, Inc. | ACH Food Companies, Inc. | Pattison Food Group | Longo's | Lamontagne Chocolate | Farm Boy Inc. | Patience Fruit & Co | Nestlé Purina North America | Pet Valu | Saputo Inc. | Burnbrae Farms | Café William | The Hain Celestial Group | PepsiCo #RCCGrandPrix24
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