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EVENT REVIEW | THE RETAIL SUMMIT

Uniting The

Retail Sector

he virtual summit is set to be the only global Development/Head of Solution Planning & Partnerships,
gathering that explores the convergence Walgreen Co., Marcella Wartenbergh, CEO, Pepe
of retail with technology, experience and Jeans London, Robert Brozin, CEO, Nandos, Simone
T hospitality. The upcoming event will facilitate Dominici, SVP Western Europe & International Customer
discussions throughout the retail ecosystem and Development, Coty, Caroline Rush, CEO, British
beyond, turning the spotlight onto the young, ambitious Fashion Council and Radek Jelinek, President and CEO,
brands changing the face of retail and the legacy icons Mercedes-Benz Italia among many others.
leading the way. Attendees will learn from the best-of-the-best across
Created by retailers for retailers under the expert multiple engaging themes that resonated across the world
guidance of industry advisors, The Retail Summit - “Retail’s in the past year:
New and Resilient Future” will get to the heart of the • Blurred Lines: Merging the Online and Offline Worlds
rules of the new landscape and the opportunities that lie • Collaboration vs Competition: Creating an
ahead following the global pandemic. Ecosystem of Innovation for the New Age
Attendees will get closer to the action of the world’s • Sustainability: Moving Beyond the Buzzword
most eminent leaders, inspiring them to embrace change • Retail’s Rapid Digitalisation
and drive forward a truly new retail experience. From • What Does the Future Hold for the Physical Store
15-minute, impactful TED-style talks to interactive panel • Planning for Disruption: Building Agile and
discussions and networking zones, attendees can delve into Resilien Supply Chains
complex issues to help rejuvenate their business models.
Guests to the event will get the opportunity to engage Standout sessions on the programme include:
with a world-class line up of speakers that include What Does the Future Hold for the Physical Store?
Fernando Machado, CMO, Burger King, Paolo Mascio, The Covid-19 pandemic may have resulted in increased
President, Yoox.com and Theoutnet.com, President, online revenue, but some retailers fear these sales will
Online Flagship Stores YOOX Net-a-Porter, Thierry never return to bricks-and-mortar. With a myriad of stores
Andretta, Chief Executive, Mulberry, Andrea Farris, VP permanently closing their doors around the world as a

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