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RETAIL QUICK TIPS

DID YOU KNOW THAT MEMBERSHIP WITH RETAIL
COUNCIL OF CANADA (RCC) PAYS FOR ITSELF
THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATION'S
GROUP DISCOUNT PROGRAMS?
BROUGHT TO YOU BY RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA AND ITS PREFERRED PARTNERS
MEMBERSHIP with RCC provides retailers with a number of benefits all meant to help your business grow

and succeed, including opportunities to network with peers and learn about industry best practices through
several of the association's committees and groups, access to reports and publications that keep you in the
know regarding the latest trends and innovations and special pricing on conference and event registration.
However, perhaps the most rewarding benefit to small and mid-size retailers is the opportunity to recoup
membership fees through participation in RCC's member benefit programs. Learn how you can start saving
now through a wide variety of programs including the following:
Merchant Processing

RCC members save on merchant processing fees with
Chase Paymentech, including debit and credit card
processing. For nearly a decade, Chase Paymentech has
worked with RCC and its members and understands the
speciﬁc requirements of retailers, from the country's
largest companies to thriving independents. Receiving
discounts on merchant processing, e-commerce and gift
cards, this RCC program helps you keep costs in check.

Store Operations

Whether you are looking at traffic counting solutions
with HeadCount, reducing your shipping costs with
Canpar Courier or holiday wrapping with NEBS Bags
& Bows, RCC has you covered. The association has
taken the guess work out of sourcing these services by
providing the right partner at the right price. In addition, you'll be working with companies who support
your industry as fellow RCC members.
Employee Training and Incentives

Your frontline staff interacts with your customers
every day. They represent the face of your business.
Make sure they have all the skills they need to grow
sales and connect with your customers. Graff Retail
TV provides RCC members with discounts on training programs that ensure your team is at their best.
Combining this with discounts on Group Employee
Life, Health and Dental Beneﬁts from RBC Insurance
and personal banking from RBC Royal Bank, you'll be
able to reward all of their hard work.

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Banking Discounts

RCC has also negotiated exclusive
offers and savings on personal and
business banking products and services with RBC Royal Bank, providing RCC members with access to a
dedicated team of RBC Royal Bank
retail-specialized account managers,
with over 200 specialists across
Canada. RBC's commitment to the
retail industry makes them the perfect choice for RCC members when
selecting a banking partner.

E-commerce

Canadian consumers today are
shopping online more than ever.
Capitalize on this opportunity and
start selling online today. Set up a
beautiful, easy-to-use e-commerce
site with Shopify, and save on your
monthly package as a member. Plus,
with negotiated discounts for shipping with Canpar Courier and seamless online payment processing with
Chase Paymentech, RCC offers its
members the complete package.
The RCC Membership Team is here to serve
your needs! E-mail mystore@retailcouncil.org
or call 1-888-373-8245 for more information
about our great cost saving programs and how
they can benefit your business.

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