Advocacy for a Thriving Industry: RCC In Action
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U.S. Policy Shift Aligns with High Ambition Coalition on Global Plastics Treaty →
Attention sustainability leads: Last week, Reuters reported that the U.S. aligned with the…
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Rail Shutdown Looms: Retailers Urged to Brace for Supply Chain Impact →
As negotiations between unions and Canadian National (CN) / Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)…
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Joint Open Letter re: Potential Labour Disruption in Class 1 Railways →
Rail shipments are vital to retail supply chains as our industry gears up for back-to-school and…
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RCC Advocates for Retailers in Global Plastics Treaty Talks →
Attention retailers who sell products that contain or are packaged in plastic: On August 6,…
Upcoming Events
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Retail Marketing Conference 2024
Save 20% when you bring your teams!
Designed for today’s retail marketers to connect with peers and absorb expert advice. Learn about modern storytelling, harnessing the power of data, understanding AI’s role, bolstering digital merchandising and advertising strategies, optimizing customer journeys and more.
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Retail Marketing Conference 2024
Save 20% when you bring your teams!
Designed for today’s retail marketers to connect with peers and absorb expert advice. Learn about modern storytelling, harnessing the power of data, understanding AI’s role, bolstering digital merchandising and advertising strategies, optimizing customer journeys and more.
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oct
04
Retail Secure Manitoba Summit
Strengthening Manitoba’s Retail Security Together
Manitoba’s business leaders, officials, police, retailers, and community members are coming together at Retail Council of Canada’s Retail Secure Manitoba Summit to explore how we can collaborate to enhance safety and security for businesses across the province.
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oct
16
Retail Sustainability Conference
Save $100 with Early Bird
Retail visionaries, sustainability trailblazers, government leaders, and forward-thinking QSR and CPG experts address EPR systems, ESG standards, decarbonization, and eco-packaging.
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nov
06
Retail West Conference 2024
Made for Retailers in Western Canada
Step into the heart of Western Canadian retail and join industry thought leaders, retail experts and innovative supplier partners for a dynamic day of connection and insight.
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Back to School 2024 Shopping in Canada Survey
This year, 34% of Canadians plan to shop for Back to School products, with a strong preference for in-person shopping. A significant 85.7% will spend the same or more, with 56.3% matching last year’s budget and 29.4% increasing it. Most shoppers plan purchases in advance, with 37.1% buying 2-4 weeks before school starts. Shoppers are split between prioritizing known brands and seeking value, and nearly half consider flyers their top source of inspiration.
Empowering Retail with Education and Training at Every Level
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RCC FoodWise™ Food Safety Certification
Comprehensive, scientifically backed training to enhance your team’s food handling and safety practices, including engaging video modules, interactive quizzes, and downloadable workbooks, and more.
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Certification of Excellence in Retail District Management
Benefit from the RCC member rate of only $1,595 for a comprehensive program tailored to equip Retail District Managers with essential skills, business acumen, and leadership tools to drive outstanding team performance.
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Certificate of Excellence in Retail Store Management
Take advantage of the RCC member rate of just $695 for an in-depth program designed to provide Retail Store Managers with the necessary skills, business insights, and leadership tools to lead exceptional teams.
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Featured Benefit Partners
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RetailCare →
Flexible and affordable health benefits for retailers.
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Chase →
Save on payment processing and get discounts set-up and equipment fees.
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ShipTime →
RCC members can compare shipping rates from the top national couriers with ShipTime’s easy to…
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BarterPay →
Easily barter idle inventory at full value using BarterPay’s new digital, marketing,…
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