David Sobey Retailing Centre

2025 Retail Executive Education Programs

Helping your organization drive results

Shaping the Future of Retail

The David Sobey Retailing Centre helps lead transformation and growth in the Canadian retail industry. Focused on multidisciplinary applied research, innovation, and comprehensive education and professional development programs, the centre is a hub for retail expertise equipping retailers with insights, innovation and skills to thrive.

Discover how we can support your success in the dynamic world of retail.

Research

The DSC conducts and funds applied and collaborative research addressing issues relevant to the retail sector. The centre's research provides insights that can improve business practices and outcomes for retailers.

Innovation

The DSC invests in and develops new technologies, processes and methodologies that lead to intellectual property, critical to the future of retail. Through active industry partnerships, the innovation projects focus on retail industry-relevant challenges.

Executive Education

As the retail sector evolves, it needs contemporary education and thought leadership for retail professionals who need to upskill, as well as programs for those new to the sector. See how the DSC can help.

News and Events

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