As a follow up to the conference it is time for us all to gather and take stock. How are things fairing since you returned to reality? What did you learn that survived the trip home? How are those new items you purchased feeling now that you have a little distance and perspective?
Get fuelled up for trade show day 2!
Get fueled up for day two of the Campus Stores Conference.
We’ll take a moment to talk about everything we’ve learned so far, sip some coffee together and give the rest of our vendors an opportunity to get settled in for the day.
Gather with your group and meet 17 sponsors and participants in 4 minute blocks. We’ll take you straight from one booth to the next on the trade show floor so you can meet some of our most important trade show exhibitors.
This is your chance to start the trade show, get some food, chat with your colleagues, vendors and network! Even if you aren’t a general merchandise focused delegate this is a great chance to come and see everything the trade show has to offer.
We’re heading off to tour two campus stores in Montreal. You’ll get an opportunity not just to talk about how things work, but see how others are doing it in practice!
We’re heading off to tour two campus stores in Montreal. You’ll get an opportunity not just to talk about how things work, but see how others are doing it in practice!
This is a chance to go back to your room, get your outdoor apparel and get ready to tour McGill University Bookstore and a COOPSCO store. We won’t be back at the hotel until 5:00 pm so make certain you have everything with you!
Light afternoon refreshments will be generously provided by the McGill University Food Services Department.
Make certain that you are back in the lobby and aboard the buses by 2:15 pm!
Have you ever thought to yourself:
Hot damn, it’d be nice to find out what other schools are doing about XYZ?
If so, boy howdy, do we ever have a session for you. This will be an action-packed hour of ideas, conversations, and problem solving all around growing our clothing and general merchandise (GM) business. We need to hear from you! What topics do you want to cover? What’s keeping you awake at night?
P.S. If you don’t fill in the survey link the person who wrote this amazing description (Thanks Shannon) will sort you into groups she thinks you will find cool - it’s like a sorting hat, but with slightly less magic.
Come touch, feel, and experience the coolest products from across the country! We want you to bring in your hottest products!
Bring your KPIs and show the world what success looks like!
Sell-through
Margin
How many your initial order was
Where it sits in your product mix
University of Toronto Press (“UTP”, the parent organization of the UofT Bookstore) overhauled and renewed its strategic direction just over a year ago. The resulting strategic plan has created a pathway into the future, but how does it translate into practical actions and inform the allocation of limited resources?
This presentation highlights the importance of right-sizing business and focusing on profitability. We will discuss how, in the changing business landscape, you can increase operational efficiency by leveraging emerging retail trends and learning from your customer base. The UofT Bookstore operates 5 stores, and we will explore how our own strategic plan was adapted to serve the unique needs of our large flagship operation compared to our smaller satellite stores. We will also share templates for commercial planning and store planning.
Join Campus Stores Canada President Imelda May and Executive Director Greg McPherson as we formally open this years conference. Get the lay of the land and prepare for the conference ahead.
This highly anticipated session on how to make the most of the upcoming Campus Stores Conference. As we all know, this is the premier event for campus retailers, and it provides a unique opportunity to enhance our knowledge, connections, and industry-specific resources. Take full advantage of the conference and attend this session.
Thursday, 18 January · 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Time zone: America/Toronto
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/afs-kyrc-kyp
Or dial: (CA) +1 226-316-6623 PIN: 270 818 599#
Are you ready to discover the hottest and most innovative products on the market? Do you want to stay ahead of the game and lead the competition? Then mark your calendars for the Vendor Hot Product Showcase - taking place online on December 14, 2023 at 12:00pm ET.
This showcase is your exclusive opportunity to discover the latest and greatest products from a wide range of vendors. You'll get to see the products, talk with the vendors directly, and even start sorting out your conference.
But that's not all! This is also a great opportunity to network with other conference delegates and vendors. You can share information, gain new insights, and possibly even form new business relationships.
By attending the Hot Product Showcase you'll have the opportunity to get a head start on the latest trends and gain valuable insight into how these products can benefit your campus store.
