Sponsors
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IBM Canada
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
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American Express
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
Environics Analytics
At Environics Analytics (EA), we take pride in our reputation for producing the best data products and software in the industry. Established in 2003, Environics Analytics has quickly grown to be one of the premier marketing and analytical services companies in North America. Specializing in proprietary data, purpose-built software, and industry-focused consulting, we provide data-driven analytics to help organizations of all sizes to better understand customers and markets. EA is very proud to be one of the first organizations in the world to be certified with MSECB’s ISO 31700-1 Privacy by Design designation, covering the lifecycle of product development including modelling and analytics.
Microsoft Canada
Empowering others
Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
At Microsoft we are dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement.
Thinkmax a Talen Company
Leveraging advanced industry and technical expertise with leading-edge technologies, Thinkmax implements efficient and innovative solutions, streamlining business processes, unifying digital experiences, and accelerating transformative change.
With offices in Canada and the US and partnerships with world-leading organizations, Thinkmax’s human-centric, hands-on approach and proven methodology build sustainable solutions and enduring relationships for ongoing success.
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Adyen
Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft.
DAC
Founded in 1972, DAC is an international leader in full-funnel media, mastering the art of media application from enterprise to local. As a digital-first agency with expertise across the entire media landscape, we ensure that our clients stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions that drive success. We thrive in the evolving media environment, building on our core strengths while continuously seeking new, groundbreaking methods to serve our clients better. We help brands gain awareness and achieve performance both globally and locally through our comprehensive range of services, including paid media, SEO, content strategy, local presence management, reputation management, and data analytics. Our team of high-quality, knowledgeable professionals works in an integrated environment, leveraging unique expertise and technology to deliver powerful outcomes. Our mission is to delight our clients with the development and delivery of top-tier solutions across all our services. At DAC, we partner with you to achieve exceptional success, driven by our dedication to your goals.
Deloitte
Deloitte drives progress. Our firms around the world help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.
The future of production and supply chains is becoming increasingly digital. Through the use of emerging technologies and innovative capabilities, smart factories—responsive, adaptive, and connected systems—are leading the transformation of manufacturing operations and supply networks.
Deloitte Canada, through its Supply Chain & Network Operations services, helps businesses leverage RFID technology and other cutting-edge solutions to create flexible, intelligent supply networks that adapt to market demands and technological advancements, optimizing processes and improving efficiency.
Flipp
Founded in 2007, Flipp is a technology platform that is reinventing the way people plan their weekly shopping trips. The largest retailers and brands in North America use the Flipp platform to create, curate and distribute digital visual merchandising experiences and savings content to over 100 million high intent shoppers. Households use Flipp as their primary weekly shopping tool to decide what to buy and where to buy. On average, Flipp helps shoppers save $45 on their weekly groceries, home improvement goods, electronics, pharmacy, apparel, pets supplies and more.
HeadCount
HeadCount is the leading authority on retail traffic and customer conversion analysis. We’ve built our reputation turning clients’ raw data into meaningful analysis and reporting that provides tangible, actionable insights for use by managers across an organization, from executives to store managers. We’re good at this. In fact, we’re the best. That’s why leading retailers trust us.
We understand that to really drive sales conversion from your retail traffic, you need world-class analytics and innovative reporting. Regardless of which retail traffic counters or systems you are using, HeadCount will pull powerful insights from your data that will truly amaze you. But we don’t stop there. We deliver these game-changing insights to your field managers in a way that is easy to understand and action.
This data-driven coaching is critical. Without it, nothing changes at the store level. In fact, as HeadCount Founder and CEO Mark Ryski wrote about in Forbes, most retail plans are based on a mountain of data that your field managers are trying to interpret to drive business. But that’s not easy…and it’s not even what they are trained to do.
If you already have traffic counters in your stores, we can help you get more out of the data. If not, we can provide everything you’ll need.
Leger
At Leger, we give people a voice and empower our clients to make better decisions in a constantly changing world. Leger is one of North America’s fastest-growing market research companies. We’re known for our forward-thinking experts, innovative approaches, and having the most accurate panel (LEO) and insights. As a market leader, Leger combines our decades of experience—powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies—to deliver comprehensive end-to-end market research, advanced analytics, customer experience (CX), and digital marketing expertise.
Quinyx
At Quinyx, we help you to optimize your business, manage your workforce, and engage your frontline workers in one single platform! Our all-in-one solution helps over one million workers keep track of their daily schedules for a better work-life balance. And through AI forecasting and more efficient time reporting, we optimize your scheduling process to make sure shifts start on time and that your workers have the flexibility to celebrate birthdays, make the school run, or just catch a break—without the fuss—so that work just…works!
Silver
Caddle
With access to rapid insights at every stage of the consumer journey, Caddle® is the largest mobile-first insights platform that rewards Canadians for sharing data and engaging with brands.
How it Works
Capture relevant insights for any challenge or opportunity. Engage seamlessly with shoppers at every stage of the consumer journey by leveraging the Caddle suite of tools. Caddle rewards panel members for actions ranging from video, survey, receipt capture, reviews, and more.
Largest Canadian Panel in Market
Caddle is the largest daily active survey panel in the Canadian Market, with over 10,000+ Daily Active Users and 100,000+ Monthly Active Users. Macro & niche data verticals range from Amazon Prime members to new moms, repeat customers to vegan buyers, and more.
CGI
CGI: Empowering Canadian retailers with technology and innovation
For decades, CGI has been a trusted partner to Canada’s leading retailers, driving digital transformation, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences. We understand the fast-changing retail landscape—whether optimizing omnichannel experiences, managing complex supply chains, or securing customer data, we help retailers stay competitive through technology.
Retail expertise that delivers results
We use the power of technology to help clients drive forward their holistic digital transformation. Our end-to-end services include business and strategic IT consulting, systems integration and managed services, and our IP-based solutions accelerate value creation. Our data-driven retail framework provides actionable insights, helping retailers grow sustainably.
Comprehensive retail solutions
We help retailers:
- Enhance customer experience: Leverage digital solutions to personalize and streamline shopping journeys.
- Harness data & analytics: Unlock insights with AI-driven analytics for smarter decision-making.
- Optimize operations & supply chains: Improve efficiency with proven IT and business transformation strategies.
- Embrace emerging technologies: Leverage IoT, AI, and automation to create connected retail experiences.
- Ensure security & compliance: Safeguard customer data with robust cybersecurity frameworks.
Why choose CGI?
- Local presence, global expertise: We work where our clients do, offering tailored solutions backed by global best practices.
- People-centered approach: Our consultants, as company owners, are deeply invested in delivering sustainable outcomes.
- Industry recognition: Named one of Canada’s Top Employers and recognized by IDC MarketScape for Retail POS Services.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors in 400 locations worldwide, our 91,000 professionals provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
Whether you aim to enhance customer engagement, modernize operations, or adopt cutting-edge technologies, CGI has the expertise to help you succeed.
Discover how CGI can transform your retail business.
Cool Climate Club
Cool Climate Club (CCC) is a nature based solution that helps retailers take measurable climate action. They provide customizable, turnkey solutions for businesses to build and amplify their sustainability strategy, while engaging younger audiences through bold marketing opportunities.
Interac Corp.
#InteracLife
Powered by imagination, vision, and passion, working at Interac means being a part of a competitive, fast-paced fintech company invested in shaping Canada’s future. It means being a fellow architect of the digital economy, helping Canadians do more of what they love with trust and confidence surrounding their money, data, and identity. It means driving innovation, fostering inclusivity, practicing intentional social action, and seeing your work in action every day.
JRoss Retail Recruiters
If you’re looking for great leaders, look to us! As Canada’s leading Retail Recruiters, we are dedicated to helping great brands hire exceptional leaders. With extensive retail operations and search experience, we recruit for positions in the field, head office, and executive suite. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, we are in a position to offer genuine insight and guidance to the recruitment process having filled hundreds of roles and supporting the career progression of thousands of retail professionals across Canada.
Moneris
Proud Canadian partner of empowering your business adventure with commerce solutions for your next chapter. We’re boldly re-imagining a unified commerce and working with us means connecting your passion with a community to discover your purpose. Every day, we empower our team members to redefine what’s possible in making an impact, creating growth opportunities, and making connections with our customers and each other.
Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Whether planning a large conference, an executive board meeting or a theatre-worthy show, host your next event just 300 steps from the natural wonder of Niagara Falls and in the heart of Canada’s premier wine and culinary region. Our state-of-the-art venue boasts open, flexible meeting space without a pillar in sight, all within walking distance of 4,000 branded hotel rooms.
SmartPrint
SmartPrint is a leading provider of Managed Print Services, specializing in optimizing complex print environments for businesses across Canada and the US. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, SmartPrint delivers a full range of print services aimed at improving workflows, controlling costs, and enhancing efficiency. With extensive experience in sectors such as healthcare, legal, manufacturing, retail, and financial services, SmartPrint offers customized solutions that encompass proactive device management, remote monitoring, and software integration.
SmartPrint ensures uptime and seamless functionality with advanced tools and a skilled technical team. From optimizing document workflows to managing printers support & supplies, SmartPrint empowers businesses to take control of their print infrastructures, driving innovation while adhering to its core values of professionalism, simplicity, and customer service. Discover how SmartPrint’s innovative approach can transform your experience. Have SmartPrint help you ReThink Paper!
Transcontinental
TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in North America, and Canada’s largest printer. The Corporation is the leading Canadian French-language educational publishing group. For over 40 years, TC Transcontinental’s mission has been to create quality products and services that allow businesses to attract, reach and retain their target customers. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental’s commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner.
Worldpay Canada
Worldpay powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. We are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce.
Whether online, in store or mobile, you’ll find Worldpay at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. We help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.
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Compugen
To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations deliver experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centred and technology-enabled.
We believe that partner is a verb. With Compugen as your ally from day one, you see and feel the difference. This is where inspiration meets impact.
Relentlessly Curious – We think differently. We ask questions in an unending pursuit to uncover your why. From the way we engage internally to the bonds we build with our customers and community, this no-stone-unturned passion translates possibility into reality.
Collaborative at the Core – We are grounded in the potential of technology and the impact of people. Through deep discussion and challenging inquiry, we embrace diverse perspectives and celebrate unique views. With true trust in each other creative ideas flow, goals are achieved, and innovation abounds.
Driven to Make a Difference – When you have innovation at hand and intention in your heart, one person can drive change. With one word, one device, one connection; change ignites, and all will flourish.
Get an Ally in Your Technology Journey.
We deliver experience by design; visit compugen.com to start now: #DreamDesignDeliver
Discover Financial Services
We are Discover. As one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services, we create solutions that connect people to commerce in more rewarding ways. Our lending products and payment services go far beyond consumer credit, to enable millions of merchants to run their businesses, to explore new markets, power fin-tech companies and most importantly—help people to build a brighter financial future. The Discover Network provides card acceptance at millions of businesses and cash access locations. We operate the ATM debit network, PULSE; and Diners Club International has acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories.
PwC
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 149 countries with more than 370,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com.
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Axis
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform – delivering high value to customers through a global partner network.
Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
Axis has more than 2,500 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.
For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.
GLS Canada
GLS Canada is your trusted partner for Parcel, Freight, Logistics and Warehousing solutions from coast-to-coast. With Rosenau Transport and AltiMax Courier now part of GLS, we have more than 60 terminals strategically located across Canada to offer extensive coverage for pickup and deliver with speed and efficiency.
Why choose GLS in Canada?
GLS is flexible: We work with you to find the best transportation or warehousing solution for your business. By teaming up with many local delivery teams, there is always a GLS driver available to pick up and deliver your parcel and freight shipments. Our customers love that they can ship skids and parcels on the same GLS vehicle.
GLS is innovative: We offer technology that makes a difference. Customers can create, track and manage their shipments in real-time at every step of the way, with proactive notifications at their fingertips.
GLS is caring: When it comes to our impact on the world, GLS is actively seeking and implementing ways to reduce our carbon footprint. GLS delivers routes with 100% electric vehicles and prioritizes sustainable building practices.
GLS is rapidly expanding to serve Canadians better. When it comes to delivering what matters from person to person, trust GLS to help your business grow!
JL Inc.
With a solid history of success since 1982, JL inc. is a reliable supplies partner that is difficult to surpass. We offer a complete line of top-quality paper rolls for P.O.S., imaging and printing products. Our services are finely tuned to the customer, small or large. From the retail industry to hospitality markets and individual office requirements, we meet every supply need. Furthermore, in today’s security-conscious environment, we stay on top of changing demands and offer customized safety solutions to protect your business.
Unity Connected Solutions
We provide top-tier national rollout services to Retalis businesses across Canada. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, allowing us to deliver efficient, scalable, and tailored solutions. We pride ourselves on meeting the unique needs of each client with precision and dedication. Our comprehensive services ensure your projects are executed seamlessly, regardless of their complexity or scale.
Our expert project management services guarantee the successful and timely completion of your national rollout projects. We provide comprehensive oversight, from initial planning and execution to monitoring and reporting, ensuring a smooth and efficient rollout process. With a single point of contact, our white-glove service covers every aspect of your project, delivering end-to-end coverage.
We design, implement, optimize, and manage your rollout to meet your specific needs.
If you have a project, we’ll ensure it’s successfully brought to all your locations. We’ve completed national rollouts across businesses in the following services; Data, electrical cabling, network equipment swap out and refresh, retail POS deployment, wireless surveys and deployment, self-service kiosks, phone systems, life safety systems, paging systems, access control and CCTV/Video surveillance.
Window Film Canada
Window Film Canada is the pioneer 3M Authorized National Dealer Network with more than 60 dealers. We provide various film solutions for your projects across the nation by a knowledgeable group with close to 50 years of experience supported by a fully equipped print and production internal facility. Thanks to this skilled crew, we are able to offer our consultation, design and installation services across Canada featuring reputable film manufacturers such as 3M and Riot Glass.
We are experts in:
- Security
- Privacy
- Sun Control
- Bird Deterrent
- Architectural Finishes
Media Partners
Canadian Grocer
Canadian Grocer is the most influential brand among key decision-makers in the Canadian grocery industry. For more than 130 years, retail head office executives, buyers, store owners, franchisees and managers have turned to Canadian Grocer for trusted, timely information on important issues, trends, innovations and products. No other industry media can match the expertise, industry knowledge and reporting of Canadian Grocer’s award-winning editorial team.
Food In Canada
Publishing for 80 years, Food in Canada has earned the highest degree of trust that is unequalled by any other magazine, website or enewsletter serving the Canadian food and beverage processing industry. We have been helping food and beverage processing executives make informed decisions since 1938. There is no question that Food in Canada is recognized as “the voice of the food and beverage processing industry” in Canada.
Grocery Business
The dedicated team of Grocery Business publishers and editors is the most experienced in the industry. We are very connected to and deeply knowledgeable about the people and the issues that resonate most with Canada’s grocery retailers and marketers.
Supported by strong industry relationships Grocery Business magazine has it all – great content, compelling design, experienced staff and national readership – from Coleman’s in Nfld. to Quality Foods on Vancouver Island we’ve got the market covered!
Hardlines
Hardlines provides news and intelligence on the retail home improvement industry to help that industry, and players in it, be more successful. And we’ve been doing it for over a quarter of a century.
As a specialized information company, we are dedicated to helping retailers and managers at hardware stores, building centres, and home improvement big box stores, plus their executive head offices and the vendors who supply them. We provide news, research, conferences and connections. We deliver market intelligence, defining trends and generating analysis for home improvement executives, retail owners and managers, and their suppliers. Our annual Conference and ongoing events provide important forums for vendors and buyers to network.
Postmedia
Postmedia Network Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. (TSX:PNC.A, PNC.B), is a Canadian news media company representing more than 120 brands across multiple print, online, and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it. This exceptional content, reach and scope offers advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences.
Retail Insider
The leader in showcasing Canadian retail news, opinions, and analysis. Founded in April 2012, Retail Insider is a Canadian go-to source for information on what’s happening in Canadian retailing.
The Globe And Mail
The Globe and Mail, founded in 1844, is Canada’s foremost news media company and a part of Canada’s fabric. We cover events that have changed our nation as well as the day-to-day happenings that continue to shape us as a country.
Each day, The Globe leads the national discussion by engaging Canadians through its award-winning coverage of news, politics, business, investing and lifestyle topics, across multiple platforms. The Globe and Mail print and digital formats reach over 6 million readers every week, with Report on Business magazine reaching over 2.5 million readers every issue in print and digital. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.
The Globe has won more national newspaper awards than any other news organization in Canada, and has been honoured with multiple Michener Awards for public-service journalism.
The Voice of Retail Podcast
The Voice of RetailTM is a weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, senior retail advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.
Toronto Star
Founded in 1892, the Toronto Star has long been Canada’s largest daily newspaper. Now a multi-platform news organization, the Star publishes a newspaper seven days a week in the Greater Toronto Area and publishes ongoing news and information to a global audience on thestar.com and mobile applications. The Star is owned by Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. Torstar owns and operates several daily news brands, including the Hamilton Spectator and Waterloo Region Record, and dozens of community news sites across Ontario.
Member Benefits Partners
Chase
For over 30 years, Chase® Merchant Services has been committed to providing businesses with safe, reliable and secure payment solutions. Chase Merchant Services has experience delivering solutions for Canada’s businesses and will work with you one-on-one to help choose competitive options for your business, understand the costs associated with payment processing, and provide innovative solutions unique to your needs.
Machool
Machool’s tech and AI-powered platform makes shipping a breeze. Instantly compare rates from 20+ top carriers like UPS, Purolator, and Canpar. Save big with RCC discounts, manage everything easily, and enjoy zero volume commitments or fees.
RetailCare
Retail Council of Canada (RCC), in collaboration with health benefits experts – Producers Group, have created RetailCare, an affordable, best-in-class employee health and wellness benefits program.
Discover how easy it can be to offer your employees and their families the added advantage of this kind of support and, in the process, improve your ability to attract and retain happy, productive retail staff.
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