STORE Agenda
Monday, June 1
Conference
Cocktail Québec Cinq à Sept
Dans le cadre de L’événement STORE 25, le CCCD organise le fameux cocktail Québec, le Cinq à sept. Tous les membres du secteur du détail sont invités à prendre part à cette réception gratuite afin de réseauter avec les délégués francophones du Québec et de l’ensemble du Canada.
Cocktail Québec Cinq à Sept
Monday, June 1
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Dans le cadre de L’événement STORE 25, le CCCD organise le fameux cocktail Québec, le Cinq à sept. Tous les membres du secteur du détail sont invités à prendre part à cette réception gratuite afin de réseauter avec les délégués francophones du Québec et de l’ensemble du Canada.
Tuesday, June 2
Conference
Welcoming Remarks
Main Session Hall
Welcoming Remarks
Tuesday, June 2
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM EST
Main Session Hall
From Inflation to Innovation: The 2026 Economic Outlook for Retail
Benjamin Tal
Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist
CIBC
What will the economy mean for retailers in the year ahead and how should leaders prepare? In this highly anticipated session, Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC, delivers a clear-eyed view of the economic landscape shaping Canadian retail in 2026. Drawing on the latest data and real-world signals, Benjamin will examine consumer confidence and spending patterns, interest rates, labour dynamics, and global economic pressures, connecting macroeconomic trends directly to retail performance in Canada. Expect sharp insights, practical context, and a forward-looking perspective to help retailers make informed decisions in an evolving market.
From Inflation to Innovation: The 2026 Economic Outlook for Retail
Tuesday, June 2
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM EST
What will the economy mean for retailers in the year ahead and how should leaders prepare? In this highly anticipated session, Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC, delivers a clear-eyed view of the economic landscape shaping Canadian retail in 2026. Drawing on the latest data and real-world signals, Benjamin will examine consumer confidence and spending patterns, interest rates, labour dynamics, and global economic pressures, connecting macroeconomic trends directly to retail performance in Canada. Expect sharp insights, practical context, and a forward-looking perspective to help retailers make informed decisions in an evolving market.
Speaking:
Benjamin Tal
Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist
CIBC
AI That Powers a More Confident Customer Journey
AI is reshaping every moment of the shopping journey, helping customers find the right products, compare options instantly, and make confident decisions. This session explores how retailers are building intelligent, customer-facing tools that adapt to context, elevate discovery, and strengthen overall engagement. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what effective AI looks like in real retail environments, how to design systems that are both helpful and trustworthy, and the practical steps teams are taking today to integrate personalized AI into the customer experience in ways that drive satisfaction and conversion.
Dave Stevens
Chief Technology Officer
Groupe Dynamite
Rohit Sriram
Senior Vice President, Ecommerce
Loblaw Companies Limited
AI That Powers a More Confident Customer Journey
Tuesday, June 2
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM EST
AI is reshaping every moment of the shopping journey, helping customers find the right products, compare options instantly, and make confident decisions. This session explores how retailers are building intelligent, customer-facing tools that adapt to context, elevate discovery, and strengthen overall engagement. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what effective AI looks like in real retail environments, how to design systems that are both helpful and trustworthy, and the practical steps teams are taking today to integrate personalized AI into the customer experience in ways that drive satisfaction and conversion.
Speaking:
Dave Stevens
Chief Technology Officer
Groupe Dynamite
Rohit Sriram
Senior Vice President, Ecommerce
Loblaw Companies Limited