About us
OUR MISSION: GROWTH ACCELERATOR
For nearly 30 years, RDTS has supported their customers, manufacturers and banners with the development of their Brands and Programs inspiring innovative strategies to maximize ROI. Always on the lookout for new marketing, merchandising and technology innovations to stay on top and be the best retail solution.
RDTS has always put people, technology and innovation at the service of its customers’ challenges, with a single objective: “return on investment and customer satisfaction”
All high value added Merchandising, Auditing, and Retail solutions are offered throughout North America and Europe.
Creation of RDTS (Merchandising & Sales)
In 1994 Robert Di Tomasso founded RDTS where he established and sustained growth year over year in the Canadian merchandising sector.
“Our roots are solid but our commitment is stronger”
Richard Di Tomasso – Father of Robert Di Tomasso
RDTS becomes the 1st ISO 9001 (2008) certified service provider
In 2008, RDTS rolled out the ISO 9001/2008 standard and recently the ISO9001 / 2015 standard was confirmed.
launch of the first IMAGINE program in Canada
January 2009, the first IMAGINE © program was launched in Canada with the Rona Group and all of its banners. Right away, this program is a success. It still operates internally today under the name MST.
European Partnerships
In 2012, RDTS expanded their horizons of this innovative concept into the European market where a partnership was developed with CPM International to launch IMAGINE © at Bricomarché in France.
Diversification and Development
RDTS reached its peak in 2014 with nearly 900 employees across Canada and is one of the largest merchandising companies within Canada and is recognized with numerous plaques and awards of distinction.
New Partners
2015 marks a turning point in the development strategy and positioning of RDTS. The appointment of two new Associate Vice-Presidents in the Management team: Olivier Picard in Business Development and Jean-François Rocheleau in Finance.
Launch of the 1st IMAGINE concept in pharmacy
While remaining very active in hardware, RDTS had diversified and launched into other industries such as Pharmacy, Automotive, and Food.
POPAI 2017 AWARD distinction in France for the IMAGINE best merchandising concept
In 2017, RDTS branched out the IMAGINE © program into the pharmacy section with McKesson / Uniprix Group.
New digital platform for our field teams
In 2018, RDTS continues to innovate with the desire to improve, by investing in the operational digital communication platform YOOBIC.
YOOBIC has become a key collaborator with the successful growth at RDTS and pivotal moment in our customer approach all thanks to this contribution of business intelligence.
Launch of IMAGINE at BMR 2020
January 2020 sees the relaunch of a new IMAGINE © program at Groupe BMR across Quebec.
New era RDTS 2.0
2021 heralds the return to growth; a new remodeled website and introduction of our E-Learning and E-Boost platforms. While we continue to grow with new clients in the Canadian market, we stand increasingly strong with our European footprint and international agreements with CPM International, Alliance ARENA, and more.
The BOARD
Robert Di Tomasso
President
robertd@rdts.ca
Robert Di Tomasso
Robert Di Tomasso founded RDTS in 1994, and is the creator of the Imagine © program, well acclaim unique merchandising concept dedicated to banners and currently implemented in Canada and in Europe.
During a career that span three decades of experience in the retail industry, Robert was acclaimed by numerous honors and awards on the Canadian business scene.
A great visionary, his success is directly linked to his strong entrepreneurial philosophy based on success and teamwork, while giving priority to final customer satisfaction.
Olivier Picard
Associate Vice-President
olivierp@rdts.ca
Olivier Picard
First in Europe, then in Canada, Olivier has more than three decades of experience in the retail industry.
He managed the largest division within the leading European marketing services group, CPM International, before joining RDTS in 2014, where he became an invaluable and key strategic actor in the new RDTS
His career has enabled him to acquire broad in-depth strategic skills with the most notable international brands while building strong international relationships in Retail.
Charles Bergeron
Associate Vice-President
charlesb@rdts.ca
Charles Bergeron
Charles has worked in the retail industry for nearly 20 years, rising rapidly through the ranks thanks to his leadership and operational excellence.
After gaining a wealth of experience with a variety of renowned companies on both the provincial and national scenes, he joined RDTS in 2020.
Combining a collaborative approach with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, he fosters human development while ensuring the achievement of results.
partners
Alliance ARENA
The mission of A.R.E.N.A. Alliance is to develop and enable synergies for the procurement of Imported products to its Members worldwide, and to distribute the benefits via its Import division, A.R.E.N.A. has developed the most economical solutions enabling its Partners to purchase from suppliers worldwide, proposing optimised sourcing methodology and stringent conditions regarding quality requirements.
HARDLINES
HARDLINES has been providing market intelligence, defining trends and generating analysis for banners and hardware manufacturers for over 20 years. The premier source for information on hardware and home improvement retailing in Canada. He is also Managing Director, Canada for the North American Hardware & Paint Association.
Makes the work of your field teams more engaging and productive by digitizing their tasks, communication and training in an easy-to-use tool.
Industries and banners covered in Canada
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Automotive
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Food
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Hardware
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Health and beauty
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Other
