August 24, 2005
About Retail Council of Canada
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has been the Voice of Retail in Canada since 1963. We speak for an industry that touches the daily lives of Canadians in every corner of the country - by providing jobs, consumer value, world-class product selection, and the colour, sizzle and entertainment of the marketplace.
RCC is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association whose over 9,000 members embrace all retail formats, including department, specialty, discount and independent stores, and online merchants.
Whenever the opportunity presents itself, RCC is there promoting retail as a profession; as a portal to the world of work; as an economic driver; as a barometer of consumer tastes and confidence; and as an intensely competitive arena that delivers to Canadian consumers one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Retail Council of Canada is a vigorous advocate for retailing in Canada and lobbies all levels of government on a range of retail-oriented issues. Retail represents Canada's second largest labour force — more than two million strong.
Vision Statement
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is the leader in advancing and protecting the interests of the Retail Industry in Canada.
Mission Statement
Retail Council of Canada's (RCC) mission is to be the Voice of Retail in Canada by providing advocacy, research, education and services that enhance opportunities for retail success, and increase awareness of retail's contribution to the communities and customers it serves.