2017 Conference Tracks

The future of retail is digital, but the path to digital integration and omni-channel success is less clear. How can retailers really make the digitally enabled store work hard as part of an integrated whole? From Clicks to Bricks is designed to illuminate the most ground-breaking technologies and strategies that are driving the deepening integration of online and offline, so retailers can get smarter about the way to help shoppers feel connected in multiple retail spaces and online places! Hear from leading retailers who are successfully delivering a seamless online to physical store shopping experience, boosting sales and enhancing customer experience. 

Going Global will showcase strategies for overcoming significant challenges of planning, establishing and growing retail operations in multiple countries. Speakers from global brands will share real insights about market and model selection, effective partnerships, localisation and branding challenges. Hear how UK retailers are evaluating the risk of entering new territories and re-evaluating/exploring different growth areas in the aftermath of Brexit.

Mobile pervades everything, is continuously on the rise; We are now at a stage where eCommerce is 'mobile-first'. The focus is moving from the "newness" of the mobile device to understand the impact on staff, stores and services when the customer is holding a "remote control for retail" in her hand. Where are the newest and biggest opportunities for retailers and how can they deploy the latest technology to gain the competitive edge?

Is your delivery strategy surpassing customer expectations whilst playing a pivotal role in driving eCommerce revenue?  The final mile - get it wrong, and business is measurably lost; get it right, and win the competitive edge!  Strategies and technologies designed to drive increased flexibility, convenience and cost-effectiveness continue to grow, but do you really know what your customers actually wants? What tools and strategies are you using to manage these expectations to ensure cost-effectiveness and drive profitability?  The 3rd Annual eDelivery Expo is fast becoming the meeting place for the UK’s delivery ecosystem! With over 1.5bn parcels expected in order movements in the UK alone, this event  will showcase  an exciting mix of suppliers, education and best practice advice  designed to make your final mile deliveries go the distance!

Marketplaces are quickly becoming the shopping mall of the future; customers are increasingly using these one-stop-shops to meet a range of shopping needs and retailers are cashing in on new opportunities to grow their business through these online portals! How can smaller retailers cash in on new growth opportunities through online marketplaces?  What do larger players need to know about using online marketplaces to increase sales whilst retaining brand integrity? Whether you are a big, small, traditional or new retailer, marketplaces are big business! Do you have what it takes to cash in on the next big selling opportunity?

Digital marketing is increasingly complex, but retailers keen to gain the competitive edge are realising that getting to grips with digital can offer more opportunity to reach customers and deliver results.

How can you use digital to shape a customer-centric culture, deliver more compelling customer experiences and use data, journey mapping and personalisation to create campaigns to drive behavioural change?

How can content, social, search and other digital marketing tools deliver satisfaction & results and how can you measure success across channels?

How easy is it for your customers to logon, find what they want, purchase it, receive it on time and in perfect condition? Retailers are winning the battle to stand out from the crowd by converting online browsers into buyers and generate loyalty. The Product & Beyond will capture the imagination of retailers hoping to connect with the customer online to win new business, with a focus on converting customers and boosting online sales. This conference will showcase a range of the latest tools and strategies available to create websites and display products in a way that is accessible and attractive to today’s online shopper. How can deeper online connections result in increased sales and prompt buying decisions? What technologies are available? How can customer experience be enhanced by creating more seamless and user-friendly experiences? Where does delivery fit in?

Operational Excellence will examine how the rapid growth of online retail has impacted traditional infrastructure revealing new approaches for achieving efficiency, responsiveness and agility. Migration to online shopping has forced retailers to restructure operations, models and relationships with customers and suppliers to achieve supply chain effectiveness. Hear how leading retailers are getting to grips with new technology and operational strategies designed to increase  growth opportunities and customer satisfaction by gaining first-hand insights into key topics including omni-channel, international growth and delivery, big data, sourcing, returns management and collaborative working. This conference will get to the heart of what is needed to improve supply chain effectiveness in the omni-channel today while maximising commercial objectives available to ensure a fit for future retail supply chains.