Retail Council of Canada

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Retail Council of Canada’s mission is to be the voice of retail in Canada by providing advocacy, research, education and services that enhance opportunities for retail success and increase awareness of retail’s contribution to the communities and customers it serves.

Founded in 1963, Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit association whose more than 9 000 members represent all retail formats, including national and regional department stores, mass merchants, specialty chains, independent stores and online merchants.

RCC promotes retail as a career; as a portal to the world of work; as an economic driver; and as a barometer of consumer tastes and confidence.

Eligibility Criteria

The RCC offers a fee-based membership to Canadian retailers as well as non-retailers such as suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, financial and retail business service providers.

Summary

Retail Members
RCC partners with leading business service providers to secure:

• The lowest VISA, MasterCard and debit-card processing rates in the retail industry;
• Preferred rates on group health and commercial insurance;
• Fuel and vehicle maintenance savings;
• Industry communications, including subscriptions to Canadian Retailer;
• Low-cost cellular phone packages, unlimited Internet access and long-distance savings;
• An exclusive same-day shipping program; and
• Discounts on retail supplies, online job postings, and RCC conferences and education programs.
  

Non-Retailer Members
Retail Council of Canada is more than just an association for retailers.  Non-Retailer Members (suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, financial and retail business service providers) receive the same benefits RCC retail members enjoy, plus:

• A free listing in RCC's Retailer Resources Guide, the buyers' guide for the retail industry;
• Discounts on selected industry directories; and
• Access to special events for non-retailers, such as RCC's CEO Breakfast Series, which feature prominent Canadian retail leaders.
  

Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA)
The Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA), a division of RCC in Canada and part of the international VSDA organization, provides video retailers, video distributors and video support companies with strong representation and valuable benefits.  Benefits of VSDA membership include all RCC benefits, plus:

• Access to the annual conference and exhibition in Las Vegas;
• Extensive industry information and education from Canada and the U.S.A.; and
• Inclusion in VSDA Canada marketing initiatives, such as Video Cash.

For further information:
Visit the website:
http://www.retailcouncil.org

• Important Notices

Ontario Contact(s):
Toronto
Retail Council of Canada
Suite 800
1255 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario  M5R 2A9
Canada
Telephone: (416) 922-6678
Fax: (416) 922-8011
Toll-free (information): 1-888-373-8245