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30 Mins With

Monday, March 3

11:00 AM

30 Minutes With a Retailer: Rexall

VARLEY

Still wondering what retailers really want? The Forum's exclusive track of retailer briefings is back - with some new faces and fresh ideas. In these intimate, interactive sessions, we invite manufacturers and agencies to join some of Canada's leading retailers to share ideas for successful collaboration. You will be invited to join an open discussion with each retailer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have your questions answered and learn how your brand can benefit from strategic partnerships with these category leaders.

Joining us for the first time this year, Kelly and Zedic will delve into the latest developments in Rexall's ongoing brand makeover and will explain how your brand can get involved in partner programs.

To reserve a spot, you may sign up in advance by email: Smfcustomercare+Rexall@brunico.com

Please also check availability onsite where you may join additional 30 Minutes With... sessions, on a first-come, first-served basis at the door.

Unfortunately, retailers will not be permitted to attend these sessions.

Featuring:

Mary Kelly
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Rexall Pharma Plus

Jennifer Zedic
Senior Director Marketing & Advertising
Rexall Pharma Plus

2:00 PM

30 minutes with a retailer: Loblaw

VARLEY

Still wondering what retailers really want? The Forum's exclusive track of retailer briefings is back - with some new faces and fresh ideas. In these intimate, interactive sessions, we invite manufacturers and agencies to join some of Canada's leading retailers to share ideas for successful collaboration. You will be invited to join an open discussion with each retailer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have your questions answered and learn how your brand can benefit from strategic partnerships with these category leaders.

Back by popular demand, Brown will share his vision for successful collaboration with manufacturers before inviting Q&A from the audience. Discover the strategy behind how Loblaw goes to market with Canada's largest seasonal events while focusing on its most strategic customer groups, and how your brand can have a starring role in both. 

To reserve a spot, you may sign up in advance by email: Smfcustomercare+Loblaw@brunico.com

Please also check availability onsite where you may join additional 30 Minutes With... sessions, on a first-come, first-served basis at the door.

Unfortunately, retailers will not be permitted to attend these sessions.

Featuring:

Wes Brown
Vice President, Brand Marketing
Loblaw Companies Limited

Tuesday, March 4

10:00 AM

30 minutes with a retailer: Metro Inc.

VARLEY

Still wondering what retailers really want? The Forum's exclusive track of retailer briefings is back - with some new faces and fresh ideas. In these intimate, interactive sessions, we invite manufacturers and agencies to join some of Canada's leading retailers to share ideas for successful collaboration. You will be invited to join an open discussion with each retailer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have your questions answered and learn how your brand can benefit from strategic partnerships with these category leaders.

Discover how your brand can work with Metro as Modrcin shares her vision for building strategic partnerships with manufacturers, while Plevano will reveal exciting initiatives involving the retailer's new digital ecosystem that he helped to build, including a revamped website and mobile application.

To reserve a spot, you may sign up in advance by email: Smfcustomercare+Metro@brunico.com

Please also check availability onsite where you may join additional 30 Minutes With... sessions, on a first-come, first-served basis at the door.

Unfortunately, retailers will not be permitted to attend these sessions.

Featuring:

Nancy Modrcin
Partner, Global Strategy Lead
Metro Ontario Inc.

Gino Plevano
Vice-President Marketing
Metro Inc

1:10 PM

30 Minutes With a Retailer: Overwaitea

VARLEY

Still wondering what retailers really want? The Forum's exclusive track of retailer briefings is back - with some new faces and fresh ideas. In these intimate, interactive sessions, we invite manufacturers and agencies to join some of Canada's leading retailers to share ideas for successful collaboration. You will be invited to join an open discussion with each retailer. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have your questions answered and learn how your brand can benefit from strategic partnerships with these category leaders.

Bringing western Canada into the spotlight for the first time at the Forum, Howe will discuss some of the shopper marketing initiatives that are driving success across Overwaitea's five banners, including the More Rewards loyalty business, and he will share his strategy for building a win-win partnership with vendor sales and marketing organisations.

To reserve a spot, you may sign up in advance by email: Smfcustomercare+Overwaitea@brunico.com

Please also check availability onsite where you may join additional 30 Minutes With... sessions, on a first-come, first-served basis at the door.

Unfortunately, retailers will not be permitted to attend these sessions.

Featuring:

Dan Howe
Chief Marketing Officer
Overwaitea Food Group