Aritzia CEO Brian Hill to lecture at University of Alberta School of Retailing this Friday

By Craig Patterson
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The University of Alberta School of Retailing regularly hosts top retail executives. This Friday, Artizia CEO Brian Hill will lecture at the School of Retailing.

He will speak to four different classes after participating in a breakfast with local industry representatives, high school students and retailing students. He will also take part in a lunch with about 25 University of Alberta MBA students and have dinner with a few School of Retailing Partners as part of the annual Executive in Residence visit.

Mr. Hill was also the recipient of the School of Retailing’s 2013 Henry Singer Award for exceptional leadership in the retail industry. 

We’ll be reporting more on exciting happenings such as this at the University of Alberta School of Retailing in the coming months. As a global leader in retail research and education, the School of Retailing is producing exceptional graduates who will be seeking placement opportunities with top retailers. 

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Craig Patterson
Craig Patterson
Located in Toronto, Craig is the Publisher & CEO of Retail Insider Media Ltd. He is also a retail analyst and consultant, Advisor at the University of Alberta School Centre for Cities and Communities in Edmonton, former lawyer and a public speaker. He has studied the Canadian retail landscape for over 25 years and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees.

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