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Independent Retailer Case Study
TBA
9:00-9:45 Learn about the issues facing retailers - from the front lines.
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Transforming a Canadian Corporate Icon
Mike Galbraith, VP of Operations, BlackBerry
9:45-10:30
How a true Canadian corporate icon is transforming its business.
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Networking Break
10:30-11:45
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Facing the Retail Challenge
James Ryan, VP Home, Hardlines, Major Appliances, Sears Canada
Hardlines sales remain a cornerstone of this Canadian department store chain's offering. Learn how Sears Canada plans to drive this segment in the months and years to come.11:00-11:45
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Lunch
11:45-12:30
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Keeping Ahead of Changing Economy
Pat Bolland, Media Coach & Host - Sun News Network
With insight and wit, Sun Media's Pat Bolland delivers timely and insightful analysis of the forces affecting the Canadian economy. 12:30-1:15
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Profiles in leadership
Speaker TBA
Business leaders from within and outside of the industry share their stories and vision.1:15-2:00
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Networking Break
2:00-2:30
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The China Factor: Changes in Canada's Forestry Industry
Jeff Kilgour, V.P. Special Projects & Analysis at EACOM Timber Corporation
The China Factor: what you need to know about Canada's domestic timber production.
2:30-3:15
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Retail in a Multi-Screen WorldRafe Petkovic, Head of Industry - Google Canada
3:15-4:00 Hardlines sales remain a cornerstone of this Canadian department store chain's offering. Learn how Sears Canada plans to drive this segment in the months and years to come.
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Awards
Industry Awards Reception
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Canada's finest home improvement retailers.4:00-4:30
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Industry Reception
Industry Reception
Networking and more - as only Hardlines can do it!
4:30-6:00
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Day 2: Thursday, Oct. 24Registration and breakfast8:00-8:30 |
Retail Explosion at La Coop
Claude Lafeur, CEO, La Coop fédérée
With the expansion of the Unimat banner and talks of further alliances within the home improvement sector, La Coop is an important contender in this industry. Hear from the company's top executive!8:45-9:30
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It All Starts with the Brand
Jill Nykoliation, President, Juniper Park
How to keep your brand at the heart of transforming your own business.
9:30-10:15
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Networking Break
10:15-10:45
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Speaker 3
TBA
We are in talks with some of Canada's top retailers. Watch this space for more info soon!10:45-11:45
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Lunch
11:45-12:45
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Transforming the Retail Environment
Ibrahim Imbrahim, Managing Director, Portland Design
From digital to the refined demands of the female shopper, retail is changing dramatically. Ibrahim will share the latest advances from around the world.
12:45-1:30
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Closing Speaker
TBA
Guaranteed we will end with a bang. Stay tuned!1:30-2:30
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Questions? If you have a question about any of these presentations or speakers, email brady@hardlines.ca or call 416-489-3396. |
The 18th Annual Hardlines Conference
The leading symposium for business leaders in home improvement retailing in North America
Wednesday & Thursday October 23-24, 2012
The Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel, 801 Dixon Road, Toronto, Canada
