London Drugs Partnership Podcast

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Introducing the London Drugs Partnership Podcast, where we dive into the inspiring success story of homegrown Canadian retailer London Drugs. Clint Mahlman, President and Chief Operating Officer of London Drugs, along with co-host retail industry expert Michael LeBlanc, will explore the powerful forces shaping the future of retail through the eyes and words of some key members of the London Drugs vendor community as we invite senior leaders from brands found across our stores to share their retail insights and stories of innovation. If you are a London Drugs vendor, watch for our biweekly reminder email. Please join us. We can’t wait to get started and see you on November 6th in Mississauga.

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The 1+1=3 of Partnership Math with guests Rob Felix, SVP, Merchandising and Nick Curalli, VP of Technology Solutions, London Drugs

Welcome to the final episode of the London Drugs Partnership Podcast series! This episode marks the culmination of an exciting journey exploring the world of retail partnerships and innovation. Michael & Clint reflect on the series' evolution, celebrating the people and insights that make London Drugs a unique and thriving Canadian retailer. They acknowledge the critical role of their diverse vendor community in putting customers at the heart of every decision. Clint shares anecdotes and fee...

Oct 31, 2023•36 min•Ep. 6

The Beauty of Partnership with Special Guest An Verhulst-Santos, President and CEO of L'ORÉAL Canada

Beauty at London Drugs is an essential category for the business and customers. In this episode, we discuss and explore how drug stores became such an essential part of the beauty industry, the future of the beauty category and the evolution of beauty at London Drugs. Our extraordinary guest today has been part of the beauty industry globally and here in Canada at the most senior levels for the better part of two decades - An Verhulst-Santos, President and CEO of L'ORÉAL Canada. Clint didn't tak...

Oct 23, 2023•35 min•Ep. 5

Those Who Know, Know! Electronics at London Drugs with Special Guest Karim Salemohamed, President of Atlantia

Those who know, know! In this episode, we delve into the surprising (to some!) significance of the electronics category within London Drugs, both in-store and online. We highlight the deep and extensive electronics offerings, especially for a pharmacy. Clint delves into the store's heritage in electronics and cameras, discussing London Drugs' position as one of the largest retailers in Canada for these products. To explore the ever-evolving world of consumer electronics, our special guest is Kar...

Oct 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 4

Introducing Our 2023 Partnership Presentation Keynote Speaker: Peter Sheahan

In this insightful episode, we're thrilled to have Peter Sheahan as our featured guest, giving us a sneak peek of his upcoming keynote at the Partnership Presentation on November 6th in Mississauga. We dive into the behind-the-scenes details, shedding light on how the concept of a featured guest became a core part of the Partnership Presentation. Clint explains London Drugs' commitment to showcasing their values and personality during the event by not charging vendors to attend or listen to gues...

Oct 05, 2023•20 min•Ep. 3

The Art & Science of Health Care Innovation with Special Guest David Sellars, Principal, Product Innovations At DrFirst Healthcare Innovations

In this enlightening episode, Clint and Michael are joined by David Sellars , an innovator with a critical role at DrFirst Healthcare Innovations , a company making waves in the healthcare industry. David begins by introducing himself and providing insight into his background, setting the stage for exploring his role in driving innovation at DrFirst. The conversation deeply delves into DrFirst's origin story, highlighting their unique position in the healthcare landscape. David shares the compan...

Sep 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 2

Retail & AI with Special Guest Kristen Hicks, Director, Retail & Consumer Goods, Microsoft

Introducing the London Drugs Partnership Podcast, where we dive into the inspiring success story of homegrown Canadian retailer London Drugs. The hype cycle is at maximum volume regarding all things AI. Still, in this episode, we parse the signal from the noise and get a sense of how London Drugs is leveraging AI-based technology in projects like Galileo to improve the customer experience, our understanding of our customers, and the supply chain that gets the right products on to the right shelv...

Sep 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 1

Get Ready for the London Drugs Partnership Podcast

Introducing the London Drugs Partnership Podcast, where we dive into the inspiring success story of homegrown Canadian retailer London Drugs. From a humble single store on Vancouver’s Main Street in 1945 to becoming western Canada’s go-to destination for a very diverse and unusual assortment of products and services, all rolled up into a convenient, one-stop shopping experience both in-store or online. Beloved by many customers, London Drugs has overcome every challenge and embraced countless op...

Aug 11, 2023•2 min

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