Rising Retail is an exciting new Masterclass event for independent giftshop retailers and leading experts to come together to share best practices that they can then take home to improve their businesses and enhance their high streets and communities.
It’s only available by rebooking and spaces are limited. For security, Photo ID must be brought along on the day.
Time: 09:45 - 16:30
Venue: The Shard, London Bridge
Attendees: Limited to 35 retailers
Rising Retail is an exciting new Masterclass event for independent giftshop retailers and leading experts to come together to share best practices that they can then take home to improve their businesses and enhance their high streets and communities.
It's only available by rebooking and spaces are limited. For security, Photo ID must be brought along on the day.
The event is being run by the Giftware Association with support from Sage Plc and Hyve. Tickets are limited to 35 places only and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. To secure your seat at the event book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rising-retail-tickets-73830502019
Confirmed Speakers and Topics:
Trends - What's coming and how to take advantage
Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director of Dulux in the UK and Ireland, discusses 2020 global colour and design trends and how retailers can apply them to keep their customer experience fresh and on trend.
Visual merchandising - How to create exciting shopping experiences
Visual merchandising expert, Kat Maclennan, from Dot To Dot shares actionable tips that independents can use to drive footfall and increase sales by creating exciting shopping experiences for their customers. With over 20 years experience with leading brands including adidas, Reebok and Radley London, Kat will help you connect the dots.
Lessons from the top - Tips from majors that indies can benefit from
Freelance fashion buying consultant, Nicole Davidson, shares tips and tricks independents can learn from major retailers. For over 15 years Nicole has worked with a range of retail brands including Topshop, Next and New Look.
Staff - Recruiting, motivating, and retaining great retail teams
Kate Cowie Co-Director of Utility, a group of independent gift stores in the North West, and HR Expert, Karen Kirby, discuss how to create winning teams within retail. Karen from Greenshoot HR has more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources.
Making Mistakes - Classic mistakes Indie Retailers can learn from
Independent retailer David Robertson from JP Pozzi shares mistakes he's learned from more than 30 years of working in retail. An inspiring speaker, columnist and retail consultant, David's sharing will help you to avoid classic mistakes yourself.
Going Green - How retailers can reduce their environmental impact
Livvy Drake, from Sustainable Sidekicks, is a sustainability and behaviour change consultant and co-presenter on the podcast: Woke and Confused. Learn how you can reduce single-use waste in store and through your supply chain to help your business benefit from the consumer drive towards environmental change.
Instagram - Retailer tips for growing sales through social media
Frances Jardine, Co-owner The Bottom Drawer Portadown, and social media expert, Louise Welsby from Buy From, discuss how Frances uses her Instagram account to grow sales and drive footfall to her store.
Social Selling - How using online groups can boost sales
CEO of Digital Leadership Associates, @Tim_Hughes1 literally wrote the book on Social Selling and is ranked Number 1 by Onalytica as the most influential social selling person in the world. Learn how to boost your retail sales and footfall using groups on social media and simple social selling techniques.
Google My Business - How to boost footfall to your store
Marriott Lusengo, CEO of the London School of Digital Marketing, shares the benefits of using Google My Business to create and manage online listings that boost footfall and sales for your retail business.
Further Topics being added:
Community - Building thriving local high streets
Negotiating - how to cut costs and save money as an independent
