VP, Stores and Merchandising Technology
Loblaw Companies Ltd
Janet leads the enterprise development and delivery of data and technology solutions supporting 2,500+ retail locations for Canada’s largest retailer, with accountability for translating business strategy into scalable, secure, and value-driven technology outcomes.
She partners closely with retail, merchandising, and operations leaders to enable growth, productivity, and customer value—leveraging technology to drive smarter promotions, clearer value communication, and modern store operations that create a seamless, trusted shopping experience. Her teams deliver solutions that balance innovation with operational stability, ensuring platforms are resilient, scalable, and aligned to business priorities.
Her initiatives serve as catalysts for enterprise transformation, delivering measurable improvements in colleague productivity, customer experience, cost efficiency, and revenue and margin performance, including through the application of advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities.
Thursday Jul 23
9:30am - 10:00am
Oracle Stage, Broadmoor West
AI is rapidly reshaping how retailers operate stores—not just through chatbots and assistants, but through a growing range of technologies including generative AI, voice interfaces, computer vision, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation. Learn how retail leaders are deploying AI to help customers shop more effectively, empower associates with instant access to knowledge, improve operational execution, and drive measurable business results.
