Real conversations and peer-driven insights!

April 17, 2025

With recent economic events, capturing consumer attention has become even more important. Along with the challenges of tariffs impacting costs, supply chains and disposable income, there are opportunities with consumers seeking to buy Canadian and vacation domestically. Connecting with them will be the key to retail success today, and in the future. At Connect West you’ll hear real conversations about what Canadian retailers are doing right now to make those connections. 

Tools & techniques – including AI - need to leverage consumer trends!

Salesforce’s 9th annual “State of Marketing” shows the latest trends include building a unified data strategy, delivering personalization at scale, driving loyalty and account-based engagement, and leveraging AI throughout. The Canadian Marketing Association’s “Media Trends to Watch for in 2025” focused on AI in every area, from content idea generation to predictive analytics and campaign optimization.

Of course, successful marketing depends on having a solid understanding of economic factors, consumer preferences and demographic shifts so that tools, techniques and channels are used effectively. 

Connect West covers all these areas with an excusive marketing event tailored specifically for retailers in Western Canada! You can learn more about Connect West on the website.

In a single morning you’ll be able to network with other retail leaders in a focused, intimate setting and learn more about:
 

  • The State of the Retail Industry in 2025
  • Trends Shaping Retail Marketing in 2025 and Beyond
  • AI-Driven Personalization in Retail Marketing
  • and more …

Of course, driving any initiatives requires having the right people to make things happen.

Our exclusive retail focus, extensive network of top retail talent, and highly experienced team of recruiters across Canada allow us to successfully fill roles in all areas of retail – including results focused marketing and digital professionals, experienced field operators, key head office support professionals from the supply chain to HR, and senior executives who are able to deliver at both the strategic and tactical levels. Imagine what we can do for you!For over twenty years we’ve assisted our retail clients in filling roles including
 

 For over twenty years we’ve assisted our retail clients in filling roles including

  • The executive suite
  • Single-and multi-unit operator roles
  • Supply chain, ecommerce and omni-channel professionals
  • Key head office support roles from HR to Marketing and product management
With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, we deliver on searches across the country. Whether it’s one key hire or a project you need help with, just let us know

 
SEE HOW WE CAN HELP

Please contact Lee Arthur-Burke at 416.420.5316 x1, or contact Michelle Hutchinson at 514.523.0505 x5. 

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