The State of Retail : A Candid Conversation with Industry Leaders | Hybrid Session
Location: CIBC Square, 81 Bay Street - The Forum Conference Centre
Join us for an engaging and lively conversation with industry-leading retail experts on the forces shaping today’s retail real estate landscape, hosted by our Retail Influencer’s Council. From leasing strategies and backfilling anchor spaces to behind-the-scenes impact of build-outs, panelists will unpack what’s driving deal activity, development and the impact on operations. We will also explore the growth of food & beverage, shifting category performance, and evolving consumer trends – alongside broader concurrent influences such as tariffs, global pressures, the rise of grocery expansion, urban formats, and convenience-driven retail. Whether you are a real estate professional, retailer or landlord, this session will offer you valuable insights on navigating a rapidly evolving and dynamic retail landscape.
Agenda:
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8:30am - 9:00am: Registration
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9:00am - 10:30am: Session + Q&A
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10:30am - 11:00am: Networking
Moderator:
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Bri-Ann Stuart, Vice President, Portfolio Management and National Retail, REM, Colliers & Chair, BOMA Toronto Retail Influencer’s Council (BTRIC)
Panelists:
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Peter Brown, Vice President, National Retail Leasing, Choice Properties
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Eric Sherman, Head of National Operations, First Capital REIT
Ticket Price*:
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Members: Free
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Non-Members**: $80 + HST
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Livestream attendee, members: Free
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Livestream attendee, non-members**: $25 + HST
*Please sign in to receive member rate.
**Non-members will be limited to a maximum of 2 education sessions in 2026, at the designated fee.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations with request for a refund must be in writing and received via email by Tuesday, April 14.
Please send any cancellation requests to Emily Fung, efung@bomatoronto.org.
Refunds are not available after April 14, but registrations can be transferred.
Register now!
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