Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Location: 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1400 & 14th Floor, Toronto
Cost: Free for members
Join Us for a Trendsetting Networking Breakfast Hosted by NIQ!
Are you eager to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of US Beauty Trends? Look no further! On March 28th, NIQ is hosting an exclusive networking breakfast where we’ll dive into the latest US and European trends shaping the industry landscape.
Get ready to gain invaluable insights from NIQ’s US-based Vice President, Beauty Vertical Anna Mayo who will be presenting a comprehensive analysis of the most up-to-date trends in prestige markets. Additionally, NielsenIQ’s Carman Allison will provide context on how these trends could impact us here in Canada. Last but not least, Irene Doody, VP, Category Management for Shoppers Drug Mart will be giving an overview of their focus for this year and share some of the work she is doing on the board for Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health.
From cutting-edge innovations to emerging consumer preferences, this presentation promises to equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive market.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network. Reserve your spot now and start your day with a boost of inspiration and expertise!
Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your seat at the forefront of US beauty trends!
Speakers
Irene Doody
Vice President, HBA, Mass Beauty & Baby
Shoppers Drug Mart
Irene Doody is the Vice President of Category Management at Shoppers Drug Mart overseeing Mass Beauty, HBA & Baby. In her role, she is responsible for developing category growth strategies across a large, dynamic portfolio of brands to drive customer engagement and loyalty. Irene is a Board Member for the Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, striving to improve the overall well-being of Women in Canada. With over 25 years of industry experience, Irene has led and mentored teams to drive business results and market share.
Carman Allison
VP New Business Development
NielsenIQ
Carman Allison is NielsenIQ’s vice president of new business development for Canada. Carman constantly has his finger on the pulse of the CPG marketplace, and manufacturers and retailers rely on him to provide insights and solutions they need to make strategic business decisions. He has over 30 years of experience consulting on consumer and retail trends and is a key-note speaker at industry conferences as well as being featured in numerous trade and news media such as his monthly ‘It Figures’ column in Grocery Business.
Anna Mayo
Vice President, Beauty Vertical
NielsenIQ
As a Vice President for NielsenIQ’s Beauty Vertical, Anna Mayo is an innovative thought leader within the beauty and personal care retailing space. NielsenIQ’s beauty and personal care insights cover 100 global markets, providing the industry’s most total view into omnichannel consumption and, in turn, empowering the next decade of beauty.
Throughout her 10 years at NielsenIQ, Anna has worked with cross functional teams to deliver proactive, industry-shaping insights and guide some of the world’s largest CPG clients through behavioral shifts and consumption trends. In her current role, Anna partners with beauty and personal care clients to develop cutting edge solutions, leverage new technology, drive marketing and sales strategies and identify unmet consumer needs. In addition, Anna is responsible for leading thought leadership for the Beauty Vertical, serving as an industry expert and appearing in broadcasts and publications such as Women’s Wear Daily and FOX Business, most recently.
