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STORE 2017 AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

2017
M AY 3 0 - 3 1 , T O R O N T O

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

HONOURING A LIFETIME
OF SUCCESS
Retail Council of Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award represents
yet another for a Canadian retail icon
BY ANDREW HIND

CONFIDENCE is not something that is defined by bound-

Hudson's Bay Company-the world's oldest
aries-whether they be gender or national. Bonnie Brooks continuously operating company, which now
has confidence-not arrogance, just a surety of her abil- owns and operates Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord
ity-in spades, the result of decades of success in the oft- and Taylor, and Hudson's Bay department
ruthless business world. It's well-placed confidence; this is stores-as its first female CEO and President.
the woman, after all, who made the venerable Hudson's Bay Despite a recession and a troubled forecast
Company relevant again, no small feat in an era when de- for the traditional model of department stores,
partment stores are under dire threat.
Books spearheaded a turnaround of the comIn recognition of 30 years of accomplishments as a busi- pany and increased sales and profits annually.
ness leader and philanthropist, Brooks was honored by ReBrooks left The Hudson's Bay Company in
tail Council of Canada with a Lifetime Achievement Award January 2017 and is currently Chair of the LCBO.
this past May at its annual Excellence in Retailing Awards Gala-a "BONNIE'S WHOLE ESSENCE IS ABOUT COMMUNICATION.
celebration of extraordinary effort SHE IS A FABULOUS NETWORKER AND NEGOTIATOR AND
and leadership for an individual BELIEVES IN BRINGING PEOPLE ONSIDE."
in retail who has left an indelible
- DAVID RIDDIFORD
mark on the industry she serves.
Arnotts
Born and raised in London, Ontario, Brooks received a
Masters of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey
Over her impressive career, Brooks has reSchool of Business, Western University, and two honorary ceived a number of awards and honors. The
doctorate degrees-an LLD from Guelph University and Prime Minister of Canada awarded her the
DCL from St. Mary's University.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work
Brooks spent a decade at Holt Renfrew, rising to Execu- with the Canadian Olympic Committee in 2013
tive Vice President of the Company, and was editor-in-chief and in 2016 was named to the Order of Canada.
of Flare Magazine, where she was credited with punching
To what can Brooks' success be accredited? A
up the format and rebounding flagging sales. Then, from tireless work ethic and unique retail vision-ob1997 to 2008, she was based in Hong Kong with Lane Craw- viously. But David Riddiford, CEO of the Irish
ford Group, a conglomerate that runs some 500 stores in department store Arnotts, has his own take:
nine Asian countries, eventually becoming President. One "Bonnie's whole essence is about communicaof her contributions was creating luxe retail theatre within tion. She is a fabulous networker and negotiator
the Lane Crawford stores, garnering buzz in style circles and believes in bringing people onside."
for its martini lounges and hyper-cool CD bars.
Bonnie Brooks' self-confidence is well-earned.
At the pinnacle of her game and seeking new challenges, So too is the honour she received with the RCC
Brooks returned to her native Canada in 2008 to join The Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Retailer - Store 2017

Publisher’s Desk
Retail Currents
Under the Banner
At Issue
Association News
A Family Affair
20 Pairs of Blue Jeans
Riding the Radio Wave
Canada’s Retail Conference Wows Attendees
ERA 2017: The Best of Canadian Retail
Honouring Canadian Retail Greatness
Grand Prix Tracks “Slow Food Fast” and Other Grocery Trends
Longo’s Tradition of Freshness Honoured
Supporting Tomorrow’s Retail Leaders
Restorative Justice: A Proving Ground for Loss Prevention
Preventing Loss Through Data Analytics
Advertisers’ Index
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Intro
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - bellyband1
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - bellyband2
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - cover1
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - cover2
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 3
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Publisher’s Desk
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 5
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Retail Currents
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 7
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Under the Banner
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 9
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - At Issue
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 11
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Association News
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 13
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 14
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 15
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - A Family Affair
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 17
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 18
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 19
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 20
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 21
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 20 Pairs of Blue Jeans
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 23
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 24
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 25
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Riding the Radio Wave
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 27
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 28
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 29
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Canada’s Retail Conference Wows Attendees
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 31
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 32
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 33
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - ERA 2017: The Best of Canadian Retail
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 35
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 36
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 37
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 38
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 39
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Honouring Canadian Retail Greatness
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 41
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 42
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 44
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Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 47
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Grand Prix Tracks “Slow Food Fast” and Other Grocery Trends
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 49
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 50
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 51
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Longo’s Tradition of Freshness Honoured
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 53
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 54
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 55
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Supporting Tomorrow’s Retail Leaders
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 57
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Restorative Justice: A Proving Ground for Loss Prevention
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 59
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 60
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 61
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Preventing Loss Through Data Analytics
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 63
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 64
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - 65
Canadian Retailer - Store 2017 - Advertisers’ Index
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