/R E P E A T -- #DTLQC16 - On September 21, 2016, retail industry experts will be at DTL(QC.), organized by the Retail Council of Canada/

The event is a unique opportunity for you to learn all about the latest trends in retail.

MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The DTL^QC. retail event is back for its 3^rd edition at the Palais des congrès in Montreal. This year, we are once again expecting more than 400 industry professionals, influencers and decision-makers.

You will have the chance to hear Alain Brisebois from Lowe's Canada, Marty Neumeier, author of the bestselling "The Brand Gap," Daniel Côté from Sobeys, Dominique Brown from Chocolats Favoris and many other notable guests. The conferences and workshops will tackle today's hot topics, such as the challenges of omnichannel retail, loyalty programs adapted to consumer and company needs as well as the creation of a customer demand-centered chain of operations.

The RCC is proud to announce the official agenda of the 3^rd DTL^QC.. The following industry professionals will be on hand to share their innovative strategies and expertise:

Big Brands, Multiple Banners, and the Challenge of Omnichannel Retail  Discover the strategies and insights behind one of the biggest brand mergers in Canadian retail in 2016.		Alain Brisebois Executive Vice President, Affiliate Dealers and Operations Central Services Lowe's Canada
The Future of Consumer Brand Engagement In retail today, a deep understanding of consumers has become a critical step in the ongoing success of brands as retailers continue to merge their physical and digital worlds.		Anne-Marie Leclair Senior Partner, Vice President Strategy, lg2 Marine Godfroy Director, Marketing, m0851 Phillippe Normand Vice-President Marketing, La Maison Simons Danièle Bergeron Vice President & COO SAIL Plein Air/Sportium
Wearables and Internet of Things Nadia Shouraboura describes her bold vision to effortlessly merge the excitement of the physical store with the convenience of the online world.		Nadia Shouraboura Founder & CEO, Hointer
A New Recipe for Loyalty: The Chocolats Favoris Approach Discover the thinking behind the innovative ChocoFan^TM application and the upsides of using technology to gain customer brand loyalty.		Sébastien Morin Partner - VP Strategy & User Experience, Mirego Dominique Brown Owner and CEO, Chocolats Favoris
How to Innovate Across Channels to Win the Hearts of Your Customers Learn how they are now able to adapt their business strategy for a constantly evolving competitive environment.		Vincent Trépanier Executive Vice-President and Co-Founder, Orckestra Martin Deschênes Executive Vice-President, General Manager Mondou
How Virtual Reality Will Impact Shopping Habits Do not miss this opportunity for retailers to create tailored immersive experiences.		Jean-François Tremblay Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Practice Lead Valtech Canada
The Brand Flip: Position Your Company for the Meaning Economy Make the leap from a company-driven past to the customer-driven future. You'll learn how to flip your brand.		Marty Neumeier Director of Transformation Liquid Agency
Implementing an Agile, Consumer-Centric Supply Chain Nowadays, the consumer-driven desire and demand for an extraordinary shopping experience has changed many facets of traditional in-store service and operations.		Alain Sawaya Executive Director, Advisory Services, Management KPMG Daniel Côté VP Logistics, Distribution and Planning, Sobeys Quebec
Embracing the Consumer Shift The consumer experience has shifted, and with mobile devices leading the charge, brands and companies must adapt.		Richard Cohene Canadian Retail and E-Commerce Lead, Facebook Nicolas Gaudreau Chief Marketing Officer, Groupe Dynamite
Embracing Digital Harmony to Enhance the Consumer Experience How can a retailer ensure the same experience wherever the customer is, either physically or digitally? How does digital and physical harmonization create agility?		Frederick Lecoq SVP Marketing & eCommerce, FGL Sports Ltd
Spread the word: Dans un Jardin is Coming up Roses Over the past two years, the company has made a 180-degree shift, placing customers at the heart of every decision. The message was heard, and the clients have responded.		Eric Arminjon President, Dans un Jardin

DTL^QC. 
Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal, Quebec 
H2Z 1H5

For more information or to register, click here.

DTL^QC. features the participation of several partners.

Chase Paymentech is the conference's Presenting Sponsor. Other partners include Interac (Platinum Sponsor), Léger (Gold Sponsor), JRoss Retail Recruiters (Silver Sponsor), Association québécoise de la quincaillerie et des matériaux de construction, Isarta and Retail Insider (Media Partners) and eCOM | MTL and SIAL Canada (partners).

About the Retail Council of Canada

Retail is Canada's largest private sector employer with over 2 million Canadians working in our industry. In 2015, the sector generated over $59 billion in payroll and $340 billion in sales (excluding vehicle and fuel sales). The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) members represent more than two thirds of retail sales in the country. The RCC is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium and large retail business in every community across the country. Known as the voice of retail in Quebec and Canada, RCC represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent and online retailers.

SOURCE Retail Council of Canada

Philippe Dion, Manager, Communications, Retail Council of Canada, [email protected], 514-449-3008