Together, let's shape local commerce.
About us

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

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

Events

Check our latest events for retail businesses!

Trade shows and events

HOP! The Retail Summit 2024

Trade shows and events

Commercial and Technological Mission in New York – NRF 2025

We are excited to announce the grand return of trade missions organized by the Retail Council of Quebec to the United States, notably to the world’s largest retail event, the NRF Retail’s Big Show.
Learn more about

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
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.