{"id":7433,"date":"2025-08-27T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7433"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:23:55","slug":"sales-trends-of-2026-what-brick-and-mortar-businesses-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/event\/sales-trends-of-2026-what-brick-and-mortar-businesses-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales Trends of 2026: What Brick-and-Mortar Businesses Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Location:<\/strong> Online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the future of selling look like\u2014and is your business ready? In this forward-looking session, we\u2019ll explore the emerging trends expected to reshape the sales landscape in 2026<\/strong>, and how brick-and-mortar businesses can adapt to stay ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll cover cutting-edge tools and strategies including AI-powered customer support, predictive analytics, SMS marketing, and the growing role of social selling and influencers in the local retail space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re looking to modernize your storefront, upgrade your sales approach, or better understand where customers are headed next, this session will help you make strategic, future-ready decisions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You\u2019ll Learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • How customer expectations are shifting toward hyper-personalization and convenience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tools and sales platforms that will define the next year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Where to focus your energy and resources for scalable growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • AI-driven automation, insights, and customer engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Predictive analytics for smarter sales planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Social selling, influencer marketing, and SMS engagement strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      About the Speaker:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Agnes Lan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      VP, Sales of Change Connect Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Agnes Lan is a highly accomplished professional whose expertise bridges business strategy, engineering, and sales leadership. With a career rooted in the intersection of technology, business development, and revenue growth, Agnes has built a reputation for delivering measurable impact in complex environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As the Founder and Vice President of Sales at Change Connect, she brings a strategic lens to every engagement, driving sustainable growth while cultivating long-term client partnerships. Her leadership is grounded in a results-driven mindset and an agile approach to today\u2019s evolving business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Agnes\u2019s professional journey is a testament to the power of cross-disciplinary excellence. Her unique ability to synthesize technical depth with business acumen continues to position her as a dynamic force in sales and business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Her work has earned national recognition, including being featured on The Globe and Mail Report on Business list of Canada\u2019s Top 15 Growing Women-Led Companies 2025 \u2014a reflection of both her leadership and the success of the Change Connect team.<\/p>\n\n\n

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