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We're offering up the best for your business, no matter how you slice it.
Indulge in the most exciting conference line-up the grocery industry is yet to witness!
Click here to see the Program-at-a-Glance
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Galen G. Weston
Reaching their destination.
In September 2006, Galen G. Weston became Executive Chairman of Canada’s largest
food retailer and began the multi-year turnaround effort to "Make Loblaw the Best Again." The Executive Chairman of Loblaw Companies Limited shares his vision on our constantly evolving industry and how Loblaw is innovating its approach to market. |
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Tom Peters
"We live in a Tom Peters world." - Fortune
His passion is for passion. His ideas are "obvious". And just 26 short years ago, he launched a management revolution that even today is continually, and exponentially, picking up speed. Change agent Tom Peters celebrates the enduring and unsurpassed value of a head and heart commitment to Excellence. |
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Pete Luckett
"Inspiring, engaging…a breath of fresh air."
Whether he is interacting with his customers at Pete’s Frootique, or harvesting fresh insights for the media, Pete is "Canada’s Favourite Greengrocer." After 20 years of serving up perfect produce and gourmet foods on the East Coast, Pete has mastered the pursuit of quality and value. Thankfully, he is more than willing to share his secrets. "Toodleedoo!" |
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Dr. Marla Shapiro
"Canada's Doctor" and breast cancer thriver.
Dr. Marla's personal journey has been far from easy. Yet her message is infused with emotion, humour, intellect and, most of all, grace. Exist in the now. Relish the what-is. And be the creator of an imperative balance of living healthfully and living well. |
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Eric Chester
"Your front line is the key to your bottom line."
He knows what makes Generation Y tick. He knows how to "get to know them so you can mold them". Internationally sought after expert, Eric Chester, shares how to sharpen your human resources pencil by maximizing your investment in tomorrow’s generation. |
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Harold Lloyd
A powerful push in the right direction.
Harold puts everything into his keynotes, including excitement and genuine sincerity. Back by popular demand, master retailer Harold Lloyd provides invaluable, enlightening and entertaining insight, both into our industry and into the world we live in. |
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 – Click here to print a .pdf of Program-at-a-Glance |
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport Hotel |
| Time |
Session |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
CFIG Annual General Meeting (For CFIG Members Only) |
| 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 Opening Night Party
(All attendees and exhibitors welcome) |
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Toronto Congress Centre |
| Time |
Session |
| 7:15 am – 8:15 am |
Breakfast with Pete Luckett, Gregarious Green Grocer, Pete's
Frootique |
| 8:15 am – 9:45 am |
Harold Lloyd, Leading Expert in the Retail Industry |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am |
Coffee Break – Sponsored by Kraft Canada Inc. |
| 10:15 am – 11:00 am |
Eric Chester, Founder, "Generation Why?" |
| 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Trade Show Open |
| 11:15 am – 12:30 pm |
CFIG Luncheon of Honour (Open to Full Delegates ONLY) |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 Reception |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
"Take Me Home" Dinner & Evening featuring Spirit of the West |
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Toronto Congress Centre |
| Time |
Session |
| 7:15 am – 8:30 am |
Breakfast with Dr. Marla Shapiro, Medical Contributor, Columnist and Television Host |
| 8:45 am – 9:30 am |
Galen G. Weston, Executive Chairman, Loblaw Companies
Limited |
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am |
Coffee Break – Sponsored by Kraft Canada Inc. |
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Tom Peters, World-renowned Business Consultant, Author and
Lecturer |
| 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Trade Show Open |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Reception |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
46th Annual Grocery Distributors' Dinner and Canadian
Independent Grocer of the Year Awards |
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