Agenda
2024 Agenda
November 6, 2024
Welcoming Remarks
Michael E. LeBlanc
Senior Retail Advisor
Retail Council of Canada
Diane J. Brisebois
President and CEO
Retail Council of Canada
Welcoming Remarks
November 6, 2024
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM PST
Speaking:
Michael E. LeBlanc
Senior Retail Advisor
Retail Council of Canada
Diane J. Brisebois
President and CEO
Retail Council of Canada
Opening Best Buy Express with a Bold, Growth Mindset
Jennifer Barr
Vice President
Main Session Hall
Best Buy Canada’s Jennifer Barr joins us to discuss the opening of 167 Best Buy Express stores in 5 months – believed to be a North American record. Jennifer will discuss the impact of embracing a bold, growth mindset and how seizing unconventional opportunities – with agility and rapid adaptation – not only has the potential to deliver an enhanced customer experience and business results, but also ignite and energize teams. She will share the story of Best Buy’s journey from negotiations to the successful integration of two distinct cultures and what that’s meant for training, communication, decision-making, and operational execution. Leave feeling inspired to embrace unusual opportunities to define your path to growth.
Opening Best Buy Express with a Bold, Growth Mindset
November 6, 2024
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM PST
Main Session Hall
Best Buy Canada’s Jennifer Barr joins us to discuss the opening of 167 Best Buy Express stores in 5 months – believed to be a North American record. Jennifer will discuss the impact of embracing a bold, growth mindset and how seizing unconventional opportunities – with agility and rapid adaptation – not only has the potential to deliver an enhanced customer experience and business results, but also ignite and energize teams. She will share the story of Best Buy’s journey from negotiations to the successful integration of two distinct cultures and what that’s meant for training, communication, decision-making, and operational execution. Leave feeling inspired to embrace unusual opportunities to define your path to growth.
Speaking:
Jennifer Barr
Vice President
Small Business and Consumer Insights to Strengthen Connections and Grow
Small Business and Consumer Insights to Strengthen Connections and Grow
November 6, 2024
9:50 AM - 10:25 AM PST
Sponsored by:
Growth and Innovation Strategies for Retail Today
Main Session Hall
Featuring three one on one interviews with retail leaders to discuss their unique strategies for fostering growth and innovation while staying deeply connected with their local customer base. Gain valuable insights into how these trailblazers are shaping the future of retail through creative approaches and customer-centric practices.
Growth and Innovation Strategies for Retail Today
November 6, 2024
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Main Session Hall
Featuring three one on one interviews with retail leaders to discuss their unique strategies for fostering growth and innovation while staying deeply connected with their local customer base. Gain valuable insights into how these trailblazers are shaping the future of retail through creative approaches and customer-centric practices.
Speaking:
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