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EVENTS - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING CONFERENCE 2012
RLI is proud to announce, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the International Retailing Conference 2012. The conference is designed specifically for UK retailers who are planning for and developing an international growth strategy. Taking place on Thursday 14th June 2012, the conference is on the same day as the Global RLI Awards 2012. For more information, please either contact us or contact the BRC directly, by clicking the link below. To book, please click here. 
Opportunity Assessment & Strategy Development for Expanding into New Markets As the UK economy remains challenged, effective international expansion strategies are increasingly seen as a source of new growth for retailers and are subsequently moving to the top of their priority agendas. International Retailing 2012 is a brand new one day conference designed to provide discussions around both the opportunities and complexities of internationalisation and key insights into potential growth markets, local economies and strategies for operating UK retailers’ business internationally. Key Topics Include: • Are international expansion strategies a realistic way to buoy a dwindling UK business? • What makes an attractive brand for investment? • Key insights into potential growth markets • Evaluating the best model to fit your business to maximise your growth potential • Creating a comprehensive business plan that stipulates time frames and expectations • Understanding the financial and legislative implications of trading overseas Confirmed speakers include: • Stewart Binnie, President, Aurora Fashions • Gordon Farquhar, Managing Director, Boots International • Ben Gordon, former Chief Executive, Mothercare • Richard Aquilina, International Franchise Director, Boux Avenue • Lorenzo Moretti, Senior Vice President, International Operations and Business Development, Gap • Francis McAuley, International Director, Debenhams • Howard Saunders, Echochamber • Daniel Gestetner , Co-founder, Yoomoo • Mark Eve, Head of International Partnerships, New Look • Joseph Wan, Chief Executive, Harvey Nicholls • Alex Cara, Vice President - Head of Global Partnerships, Esprit • Katherine Lugar, EVP Public Affairs, RILA (US) To book, please click here. 
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