RETHINK Retail’s Post

If you’re at Retail Week Live today, be sure to catch our CEO, Chirag Patel, speaking on the ‘Inside the mind of a CEO’ panel (14.55hrs). Joining Chirag will be Loaf CEO, Sam Perkins, Matalan CEO, Jo Whitfield and Bravissimo CEO, Leanne Cahill. Synopsis: Ever wondered what is keeping our most senior leaders up at night? Want to know what’s on their to do list? And what they see being a focus in the future?     Join us for a candid chat as three seasoned CEOs share their invaluable insights, experiences and strategies for navigating the dynamic world of retail. Hear how they’re tackling competition, building resilient brands and ensuring customer loyalty.  

IADS PARTNER | World Retail Congress is returning in 2024, with this year's event being hosted in The International Association of Department Stores - IADS’ backyard: Paris, France. 📢 The annual event unites senior executives to learn, share, and shape the future of retail by creating a curated program that delves into the core issues facing retail leadership. Alongside the IADS in attendance will be the experts from retail, economics, academia, politics, and NGOs coming together to tackle these challenges head-on. 🧠🔎 This year's World Retail Congress topic is “High Performance Retail” and will feature over 60 speakers from retail companies around the world. Such events that bring retail experts together to share best practices and discuss strategies within the current landscape are very beneficial and key to a successful and well-informed retail industry. 🎙️ The IADS also frequently invites expert retails to address our member CEOs with noteworthy takeaways from discussions with: ⭐Hubert Joly, former CEO of Best Buy, addressed members on transformation ⭐Walter Robb, former Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, shared lessons learned throughout his career in retail ⭐Ron Johnson, CEO and founder of Enjoy Technology, Inc., provided insight on navigating the ever-changing retail industry Similar topics and more will be discussed by guest speakers at the #WRC from April 16-18 in Paris. Check out the links in our comments to read the #IADS’ Exclusives covering the talks above and to attend the conference. 🔗 ⬇️

Retailers across the globe are redefining opportunity amid uncertainty. But as Walmart adapts to spending patterns and Starbucks delights on scale - what can Australian executives learn from the giants on unlocking their own retail excellence? Check out the updated 2024 Retail Leaders Forum program and find out for yourself now. Featuring insights from the best and keynotes on the topics that matter most: https://lnkd.in/famGU_W  #retailleadersforum  #retailleaders  #retailstrategy

Albertsons Companies: Toasting to Innovation at The Beverage Forum As a leader in the retail space, Albertsons Companies is committed to excellence and innovation. We understand the beverage category is a dynamic and fast-moving sector, and we're dedicated to staying ahead of the trends to serve our customers the best. This year, we had the privilege of attending The Beverage Forum, an event that has been quenching the industry's thirst for knowledge and connections for 30 years. With over 300 senior executives, it's the hub for networking, deal-making, and gaining cutting-edge insights. The 2024 forum was a celebration of progress, highlighting the exciting convergence of alcoholic and non-alcoholic sectors and the impact of the creator economy on retail. It was a showcase of emerging brands and a testament to the power of innovation. Albertsons Companies didn't just attend; we had a front seat to the future of beverages. We're proud to be part of an event that's shaping the industry and even prouder to bring those insights back to our stores and customers. #AlbertsonsCompanies #BeverageForum #Innovation #RetailLeadership #FutureOfBeverages

Andrew Davidson and Simon Latham from our team are attending the Retail Gazette's Future Consumer Debate today and tomorrow! They're eager to connect with fellow industry leaders, engage in thought-provoking debate, and share their insights on shaping the future of retail. Are you attending the Future Consumer Debate? Look out for Andrew and Simon – they'd love to connect and discuss the critical issues impacting the consumer landscape. #FutureConsumerDebate #Retail #IndustryLeaders #ThoughtLeadership #RetailInnovation

We get plenty of testimonials from our Future Stores sponsors. But what do these three have in common? They show that we've made our Future Stores event the perfect size. Not too small to the point where it's not worth going, but also not too large where it's impossible to speak to everyone. We want our retailers and sponsors to be able to build quality, long-term business relationships with each other (Rather than meet once then never hear from each other again). Learn more about our customized sponsorship opportunities at Future Stores and connect with the best in-store retail leaders. Use the link below! https://bit.ly/4aMtg68 #FutureStores #retailinnovation #instoreinnovations #retailindustry #leadgenerationstrategy

Where journeys begin indeed 😎 Second day at the eCommerce Excel London going as strong as the first!🚀🚀 Learning from industry leaders, networking with peers, and staying updated on the latest trends in e-commerce while having a great time! #TrustedShops #ExCeLeCommerce #Networking #EcommerceTrends

This is quite interesting, especially as its an adjacent industry to hospitality. As the retail industry continues to undergo significant changes, a question emerges: Who will lead retailers through these complexities and into the future? Chances are it might not be the current executive team. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBY7cFsF #retail #successionplanning