In Conversation with Iain Nairn, President & CEO of Hudson’s Bay, on November 23

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On November 23, Retail Council of Canada will host an exciting online session with Diane J. Brisebois, President & CEO of RCC, and Iain Nairn, President & CEO of Hudson’s Bay. Iain will discuss in detail how Hudson’s Bay is reinventing itself as a digital institution.

Hudson’s Bay is not only innovating as an e-commerce retailer, but in new digital spaces such as the Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons where players can dress their avatars in classic HBC prints. This is just one example of how this iconic company is integrating itself into Canadian consumers’ lives in creative and unexpected ways.

Iain will also discuss the future of fashion and beauty and the new role of the department store in today’s retail environment.

In Conversation with Iain Nairn of Hudson’s Bay

In Conversation with Iain Nairn, President & CEO of Hudson’s Bay

November 23, 2020

3 pm ET

Tickets: RCC Members $50 | Non-members $75

About the Series

In Conversation with Retail Leaders in Canada is an online series of one-on-one sessions between RCC President & CEO Diane J. Brisebois and Canada’s top retail leaders. This series offers an insider’s view of some of the most powerful and innovative retail companies in the country.

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1 COMMENT

  1. I have been trying to change my email and link my HBC Mastercard with my HBC Rewards since the new Rewards program was rolled out on September 1st. Today is November 23rd.

    I sure hope today’s reinvention went better than my experience.

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