Canadian retailers are anticipating that 2009 will be a challenging year. The global economic downturn, competition, changing demographics, new technologies and the call for all retailers to think “green” has dramatically shifted both consumer priorities and spending habits.

The result of this uncertainty in consumer behaviour requires retailers to:

  • Be much more nimble and flexible in order to react to customer trends;
  • Focus on exceptional service and understand how to effectively communicate with the customer;
  • Increase localization of assortments, pricing and promotions;
  • Leverage alternative channels; and
  • Lower the cost of selling goods by driving total corporate efficiency.

Along with the Retail Council of Canada (RCC), SAS Canada is pleased to invite retail executives to attend this complimentary seminar featuring Peter Woolford, VP Policy Development & Research, RCC and Will Ander, Senior Partner, MacMillan Doolittle.

We are also happy to welcome Home Depot to our Open & Interactive panel session.

This event will provide delegates with real-life examples and best practices toward:

  • Improved forecasting and fact-based decision making to avoid unnecessary purchasing and subsequent discounting;
  • Achieving a greater understanding of increasingly complex consumer behaviour for greater customer loyalty; and
  • Leveraging sustainable and “green” practices for innovation, meeting consumer demands and improving your bottom-line.

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Date:
Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Time:
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Complimentary breakfast will be served

Location:
Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport
950 Dixon Road
Toronto, ON M9W 5N4
www.Westin.com/bristolplace

Who should attend:
Retailers interested in learning about current trends and green retailing initiatives and how they will drive corporate efficiency in these economic times.