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STORE 2016

#RETAIL MATTERS
Retail Council of Canada's STORE 2016 conference
showcases all of the dynamism and energy of the
Canadian retail industry

THE retail industry is Canada's largest employ-

er. It's the backbone to the country's economy. It
is a major contributor to communities it serves
coast-to-coast. And it just happens to be the most
vibrant and exciting industry to be involved in
today. If anyone's seeking evidence to support
that claim, they needn't look any further than
Retail Council of Canada's most recent edition of
STORE-Canada's retail conference.
STORE 2016 boasted everything that is great
about Canadian retail, kicking off with a special
message from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before dynamic speakers began wowing delegates
at the two-day event. Marc Metrick, President,
Saks Fifth Avenue, spoke about the evolving role
of retail and how consumers today are shopping.
Calvin McDonald, President, Sephora Americas,
discussed the ways to embrace digital innovation.
Ethan Song, Co-Founder, CEO & Creative Director,
Frank & Oak, and Joe Jackman, Founder and CEO,
Jackman Reinvents, addressed the need to inte-

grate physical and digital retail.
Issues within the Canadian grocery sector were
also highlighted, with Tina Lee, CEO, T & T Supermarkets Inc., sharing insights into Canada's ethnic
consumer, and Simon Rodrigue, SVP eCommerce,
Walmart Canada, exploring the ecommerce grocery impact and implications for retail in Canada.
The best and brightest were also honoured at
STORE 2016. The Excellence in Retailing Awards
recognized ground-breaking innovation within the industry in ten different categories, and
leadership with three special Awards of Distinction. The grocery sector also acknowledged its
trailblazers at the 2015 Canadian Grand Prix New
Product Awards.
Also featuring interactive sponsor and vendor
exhibits, specially-focused independent retailing
content, amazing networking opportunities and
more, STORE 2016 was nothing short of awe-inspiring to those in attendance. Continue reading
for full conference coverage:

28 Excellence in Retailing Awards
34 Distinguished Retailer of the Year - Andrew Lutfy
36 Lifetime Achievement - Louise Wendling
40 Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year - Rocky Mountain Soap Company
44 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards
46 Grocery Lifetime Achievement Award - Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee
48 Retail as a Career Scholarships

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Retailer - Store 2016

Publisher’s Desk
Guest Column
Retail Currents
Independents’ Corner
Retail: At Issue
The Focus on Today’s Connected Consumer Intensifies
Top of the Class
Celebrating Canada’s Retail Leaders
Paying Tribute to Canada's Best New Grocery Products
Steeped in Tradition, but Always Changing
Honouring Tomorrow’s Retail Talent Today
Making It Personal
Only One Channel
Advertisers’ Index
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Guest Column
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Independents’ Corner
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Retail: At Issue
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Paying Tribute to Canada's Best New Grocery Products
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Steeped in Tradition, but Always Changing
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Honouring Tomorrow’s Retail Talent Today
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Making It Personal
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2016 - Only One Channel
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