Patrick Bartlett was the main architect of the innovative Canada Post Catalog Strategy and partnership/acquisition of Borderfree to execute that strategy. As a thought leader on Canada's direct retail industry, Patrick has counseled many leading U.S. direct marketers and publications (including Multichannel Merchant) on growth strategies in the Canadian marketplace.
Description
In October 2007, the Canadian Dollar shot to $1.09, sparking an all-time high of cross-border shoppers looking to capitalize on newfound buying power. Catalog and online shopping amongst Canadians has never been more popular, with some U.S. multichannel retailers reporting 40-80% growth in the 2007 holiday season alone.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Learn how to reduce your content creation costs immediately through better asset and process management.
Make informed decisions based on Canadian retail trends, and test the market without a catalog.
Understand the geo-demographic profile of cross-border shoppers, their spending habits and what they buy.