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About us

The Retail Council of Quebec (RCQ) is the leading organization in Quebec representing the interests of the sector

Travelling across Quebec to meet local retailers!

La Grande tournée du détail

Starting on September 27, the Retail Council of Quebec (RCQ), accompanied by several partners, will travel across Quebec in a vibrant chartered bus to promote retail, meet retailers and some producers throughout the province, and encourage local purchasing.

A shipping solution for Quebec retailers

Envoi Québec

Envoi Quebec enables you to optimize and better manage your parcel deliveries!

  • Advantageous rates
  • Eco-friendly delivery
  • Integration with your carrier accounts
  • Connection with your online store
Your B2B solution for turning surplus stock into value!

The Rebond Platform

Rebond is an online platform dedicated to business-to-business (B2B) trade, designed to give a second life to unsold inventory! This new marketplace connects local merchants with companies looking for discount purchasing opportunities, while contributing to waste reduction and Quebec’s circular economy.

Events

Check our latest events for retail businesses!

26
February
Trade shows and events

Logistics Tour: Decathlon

Exclusive Logistics Tour of the Decathlon Canada warehouse, a true model of innovation in logistics and automation.
23
April
Trade shows and events

La Journée RH – 2025

The second edition of La Journée RH will be held on April 23, 2025 at the PHI Centre in Montreal. This event will explore the most effective strategies to support retailers with their HR challenges.
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Francization for retail businesses

To support the efforts of retail businesses in promoting and using high-quality French, the RCQ invites you to explore its comprehensive dossier on French language requirements in retail. You’ll find contextual and practical information to help you fulfill your obligations as an employer and business owner.

Our programs and publications

The Retail Council of Quebec offers several programs and publications to support businesses on issues that affect them daily.

Support program

PME en mouvement

The PME en mouvement program offers up to 15 hours of remote support from an experienced resource to help businesses in the Montreal area address retail sector challenges.

A space for exchange and sharing on retail in Quebec!

Le balado du détail

The Retail Council of Quebec is pleased to offer you “Le balado du Détail,” a podcast to discuss the retail sector in Quebec.

Retailers, industry experts, and RCQ partners will take turns sharing their expertise, experiences, and insights on various topics and issues related to the retail sector.

Discover our blog

Editorial content for retailers!
Retail
Government relations
15 November 2024

For Fair and Transparent Credit Card Fees

The Retail Council of Quebec (RCQ) Advocates for Reduced Credit Card Fees for Merchants in Quebec and Canada!
Retail
Human ressources and workforce
26 August 2024

The Quebec recruitment process for foreign nationals in retail

Hop! The retail summit
News
2024 edition
05 August 2024

Hop! The Retail Summit : a focus on the History of Quebec Retail

Hop! The retail summit
News
2024 edition
01 August 2024

The future of retail: a robotic customer experience!

Robotics in Retail: An Innovation You Can’t Miss at Hop! The Retail Summit 2024.
Retail
Retail news
20 August 2024

Paris Retail Week: The Must-Attend Event for Omnichannel Commerce in France!

Retail
Sustainable development and ecological transition
Ecoconception
05 August 2024

Eco-design of packaging : more than just a possible solution!

Packaging eco-design is an essential approach aimed at reducing the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycle. At a time when ecological concerns are increasing, this approach should be the standard in packaging design. It represents one of the responses to environmental issues associated with our modes of production and consumption.