Live from RCC Retail Secure: A Look at What’s Driving Growth in Canada Including Areas Like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary
This year’s RCC Retail Secure conference in Mississauga brought together some of the brightest minds in retail security, inventory management, and technology. Live from Booth 24, our team at Datascan was proud to be part of the conversation. Chase Carmichael and full-service expert Nick Ford met with retailers from across the country to demonstrate why Datascan’s solutions are resonating with Canadian businesses now more than ever.
Our technology, purpose-built for physical inventory counts, is designed to solve real problems with real efficiency. And at this year’s event, that message hit home.
Bridging the Gap Between Outdated Systems and Inventory Accuracy
Many of the retailers we spoke to at RCC have been using outdated third-party machines to conduct their counts. These systems are often difficult to use, slow, and expensive to deploy across Canada’s more remote regions. Datascan offers something different: plug-and-play inventory technology that arrives ready to go with no complex training required.
What we have noticed in Canada, especially in what we would call "Main Street" retail environments, is that exposure has made all the difference. Once retailers get their hands on our scanners and see the difference firsthand, the switch becomes obvious. Whether it is Canada’s largest dollar store or the country’s largest hardware chain, those who have tested Datascan walk away impressed by how intuitive and reliable our machines are.
They are not built for generic data collection. They are built for one thing: to count inventory accurately, quickly, and with minimal disruption. That focus is what sets Datascan apart, especially for teams who do not count inventory every day and need tools that are simple and effective.
Meeting Demand for Hybrid and Full-Service Inventory Support
In addition to our self-scan solutions, we are also seeing a growing demand for hybrid and full-service labor support, particularly in Canada. More retailers are requesting help not only with the tools but with the labor needed to carry out full inventory counts. Our team can step in to support those efforts when internal teams are stretched thin or when inventory accuracy needs an extra push across the finish line.
Warehouse PIs are also on the rise. While most warehouse teams have relied on cycle counts in the past, many are now opting for full-service, wall-to-wall physical inventories. It is a smart reset that gives teams a true bottom line and a better understanding of what is really happening with their inventory.
The RCC Takeaway: Technology That Works With You
Conversations throughout the RCC Retail Secure event echoed a clear theme. Retailers throughout Canada, including those in Vancouver, Toronto, Manitoba, and Calgary, are looking for smarter tools and better partnerships. Security and loss prevention are more complex than ever, and technology needs to support teams, not slow them down. Datascan’s presence at the event was not just about showcasing products. It was about helping retailers take back control of their inventory with solutions that work.
If you did not make it to Booth 24, our team is always ready to talk about how Datascan can fit into your business. We believe that inventory control should not feel like a guessing game. It should be clear, simple, and scalable.
Let’s talk about how we can help your team count with confidence.
