RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

RETAIL WEST

Thank you for attending the 2024 Retail West Conference!

Made for Retailers in Western Canada

Join industry thought leaders, retail experts and innovative supplier partners for a dynamic day of connection and insight. Discover targeted learning experiences that resonate with local issues and opportunities, tailored specifically for Western Canadian retail. 

Strategies for Canadian Retailers

  • Unconventional opportunities for sustainable retail growth
  • Creative marketing trends shaping retail
  • Practical applications for AI
  • National & regional insights, consumer surveys, and case studies

Retail West Speakers

Sgt. Craig Reynolds

Operations Support Unit

Vancouver Police Department

Dr. Lana Porter

Senior Vice President

Leger

Andy Priestman

Director of Business Development & Innovation TC In-Store

TC Transcontinental

Ivano Pirro

Vice-President, Retail Sales

Bell, Virgin Plus & Best Buy Express

Jennifer Barr

Vice President, Best Buy Express

Best Buy Canada

Eric Morris

Managing Director, Head of Retail

Google Canada

Jeff Driedger

President

Big Box Outlet

Brenda Kirk

SVP, Operations & Merchandising

Pattison Food Group

Ivan Pak

Chief Business Development Officer

Smart Label Solutions

Laura van der Veer

Co-Founder

She Summits

Jackie Ross

Principal

JRoss Retail Recruiters

Cari Covent

Head of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology

Canadian Tire Corporation

Rachel Mielke

Founder & CEO

Hillberg & Berk

David Katz

Founder & CEO

Plastic Bank

Lindsay Winslow

Manager – HR Business Partnerships West Division

Rexall Pharmacy Group

Rob Dunlap

Partner and Generative AI Practice Leader

IBM Consulting

Carla Ladeira

Human Resources Director

JAK'S Beer Wine & Spirits

Briannah Fisher

Senior Manager, Digital + Content Marketing

Trail Appliances BC

Lauren Megson

Canadian Regional Manager of Retail Sales

Fjällräven

Ivan Pak

Chief Business Development Officer

Smart Label Solutions

Santo Ligotti

Vice President, Marketing and Member Services

Retail Council of Canada

Michael E. LeBlanc

Senior Retail Advisor

Retail Council of Canada

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As The Voice of Retail™ in Canada since 1963, Retail Council of Canada (RCC) represents over 45,000 independent, regional, national mass and specialty retail businesses and online merchants in general merchandise, drug and grocery.