Competitions

The David Sobey Retailing Centre National Retail Case Competition offers students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and obstacles faced by today's retailers, all while engaging in spirited competition with teams from across Canada. Upon delving into a specially crafted case, participants have the unique privilege of meeting with industry executives, gaining valuable insights, and posing questions to deepen their understanding of the problem.

Teams embark on a journey of ideation, crafting their most innovative solutions to address the case challenge. Students will submit a video case presentation, where a panel of judges will select the cream of the crop who will advance to the final round and showcase their solutions live (virtually) to the very company executives who presented the challenge. This grand finale is not just a showdown; it's an opportunity to vie for the grand prize and solidify their position as retail problem-solvers extraordinaire!

What's in it for you?

💼 Solve a REAL challenge faced by a multinational retailer and gain real-world experience
👥 Meet company executives for an in-depth understanding of the problem
🤔 Ask questions to fuel your analysis
💡 Present your innovative solutions to the company and expert judges
💰 $5,000 in prize money up for grabs and certificates you can show off to your LinkedIn network.

Join us in this exhilarating competition, where exceptional minds converge to solve retailer's biggest issues. Are you ready to seize the opportunity and claim the championship? 

Rules:

- Registration deadline Friday, February 27, at midnight

- Open to undergraduate students only. Must be at least 3rd year or above

- Only open to students attending Canadian universities

- Must have a team of 3-4 people

- Video submissions due Monday, March 9 at midnight. Video submissions must be no longer than 10min

- Top 5 teams will compete in the finals on Friday, March 13. Live virtual presentations in the finals will be max  15min with 10min Q&A