Biggest Names in Retail to Present New Insights on May 28 & 29 at STORE Conference 2019

Helena Foulkes (HBC), David Boone (Staples Canada), Joe Mimran (Joe Fresh) and Duncan Fulton (Restaurant Brand International), Walter Robb (former CEO Whole Foods), Names of just a few of 70 impressive speakers

TORONTO, May 22, 2019 /CNW/ - Understanding how Generation Z will influence the way other generations shop and the anticipated impact on retailers is just one of the many topics on the agenda at STORE 2019, Canada's biggest retail conference and event. The two-day conference targeted at the unique needs of the dynamic retail industry in Canada will bring together the who's who in retail to examine these issues along with critical retail trends and shifts. CEO's and retail leaders from notable brands such as HBC, Joe Fresh, Staples Canada, Farm Boy, Whole Foods and many others will share their insight and tackle how retailers in Canada can thrive and meet consumer needs. 

This year's event will also feature demonstrations showcasing some of the world's leading tech innovations for the retail industry including the dressing room of the future by Ontario startup Passen. The company's 3D modelling technology is expected to revolutionize body measurements and ensure the perfect for customers buying clothing.

Each day will conclude with a cocktail reception and a gala dinner and awards presentation celebrating the industry's best:

• Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala Dinner – May 28, 2019
• Canadian Grand Prix Awards Gala Dinner – May 29, 2019        

What: STORE 2019, Canada's Biggest Retail Conference
When: May 28 & 29, 2019
Where: Toronto Congress Centre, North Building, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Who:   More than 70 well-known speakers | 2,000+ conference delegates

Speakers and guests include:

SPEAKERS	Topic
Joe Mimran, Founder Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, Former Dragon on CBC Dragon's Den David Boone, CEO, Staples Canada Joe Jackman, CEO, Jackman Reinvents Tony Chapman, Owner, Chapman Reactions	Panel discussion sharing a collaborative journey in transforming an iconic retail brand, retooling the value proposition, and creating an unexpected customer experience
Billie Whitehouse, CEO, Wearable X	How wearables are transforming the landscape
Jo-Ann McArthur, President, Nourish Food Marketing	How Gen Z expectations are impacting the need to explain not just what's in food, but its entire journey - how it was made or grown, how the workers, animals, and environment were treated.
Walter Robb, Principal, Stonewall Robb Advisors and former Co-CEO, Whole Foods Market	Examining the state of physical and digital retail, what consumers are doing and how this is changing how they shop for food, what they are buying, what we are producing and how Amazon will continue to innovate and disrupt the retail ecosystem.
Helena Foulkes, CEO, HBC	Discussing her penchant for change, and success in implementing it and looking ahead to what is in store for this classic Canadian brand.
Duncan Fulton, CCO, Restaurant Brands International Kevin Peesker, President, Microsoft Canada	Discussing why and how your corporate culture can become a key accelerator versus a barrier to success
Steve Dennis, President & Founder, SageBerry Consulting, Forbes Contributor	Transforming the Customer Experience in the Age of Amazon

Download the full STORE 2019 agenda:
https://www.storeconference.ca/agenda

About Retail Council of Canada
Retail is Canada's largest private sector employer with over 2.1 million Canadians working in our industry. The sector annually generates over $76 billion in wages and employee benefits. Core retail sales (excluding vehicles and gasoline) were $375 billion in 2018. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members represent more than two-thirds of core retail sales in the country. 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 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers and online merchants. RetailCouncil.org

SOURCE Retail Council of Canada

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