The discussion involves key challenges facing the retail industry, with a strong focus on La Vie en Rose's digital transformation with the support of GoCo - which is owned by TELUS.
The revolutionary technology which allows consumers to checkout on their phone from anywhere in a store is expected to expand rapidly as lineups become an issue amid staffing shortages.
Online demand for its products grew by 300% in two years and a new system allowed it to reduce labor costs, cut delivery times by more than half, and increase throughput by 350%.
Brick-and-mortar is key to retail success according to owner Francois Roberge who is leading the expansion by taking spaces from defunct retailers such as Swimco.
The Canadian lingerie retailer continues to expand across Canada with new brick-and-mortar locations while improving existing stores through redevelopment and relocation.
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The Canadian retailer will open 5 more stores between now and the end of June. It’s a Canadian success story, with close to 200 stores domestically as well as expanding international operations.