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This seminar has now taken place.
See the full list of upcoming IGD conferences & events for the grocery industry here. |
This half day seminar is targeted at Senior Executives working in sales and customer management functions. Held the day before IGD’s Global Retailing 2008 Conference, it is designed to bring you up to speed with IGD’s latest insight on the global grocery environment. IGD Analysts will provide their impartial perspective on the current and future retail trends, illustrate best practices examples and draw out what these trends means for your business.
The event is open to all, although for participants also attending the following day’s conference, it also provides an opportunity to network with conference delegates.
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Benchmark your company’s capability using IGD’s 2008 Customer Engagement survey results and hear what retailers expect from their suppliers. |
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Gain practical insight into the current and future retail trends impacting on your customers’ strategies and your day-to-day job. |
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Hear IGD’s independent perspective on future strategic direction of the leading global retailers (Carrefour, Tesco, Metro and Wal-Mart). |
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Learn the latest developments in retail innovation, premium and value retailing and gain best practice case studies. |
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Network in with a select group of like-minded delegates and quiz IGD analysts. |
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| 12.15 |
Welcome & Introduction
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Anne Bordier
Project Manager
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| Global Retail Trends & Retailer Strategies
This presentation will assess how the global economy and the current retail trends are impacting on the leading retailers around the world. It will provide practical solutions for companies seeking to harness the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls.
It will include new research from IGD on sustainability together with IGD’s new global research which includes IGD’s Global Retail Index, market size forecasts and findings from our industry survey.
This presentation will also assess the trading priorities of the leading global retailers in the year ahead and who is wining and why.
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Anne Bordier
Project Manager
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James Walton
Chief Economist
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Networking Lunch
Network with other delegates over an informal buffet lunch |
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| Innovation and Differentiation
IGD’s annual ‘Ten to Watch’ research highlights which retailers worldwide are driving innovation and who should be on your radar. Collated from IGD’s worldwide research programme, Analysts will provide delegates with a wealth of insight into how retailers are creating innovative approaches to meet the ever changing customer demands.
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Jonathan Gunz
Senior Business Analyst
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| The Evolution of Discount Retailing
This session will assess how discount retailers are evolving their operating models to capitalise on the growth of these key sectors and assess the opportunities for suppliers.
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Gavin Rothwell
Senior Business Analyst
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| Building Customer Engagement Capability: IGD’s Exclusive Survey Results
IGD’s latest research on branded suppliers’ customer engagement capability is based on our exclusive industry benchmarking poll. Hear the results of the 2008 retailers and suppliers surveys; what do retailers expect from their suppliers, where are the quick wins and how are suppliers overcoming the hurdles? This presentation also includes IGD’s insight into the latest trends in global account management.
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Anne Bordier
Project Manager
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Fiona Miller
Senior Business Analyst
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| Discussion and Questions
This final session will provide delegates with a chance to quiz IGD’s analysts or discuss with other delegates the issues of importance from what they have seen during the day.
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Seminar Close and Drinks Reception |
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Attending the Global Retailing Conference the next day?
Then save £100 on the seminar price
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Global Retailing 2008 Conference
Thursday 4th June 2008
Now in it's 9th year, IGD's annual Global Retailing Conference is an unrivalled opportunity to hear from some of the world’s leading retailers and manufacturers as they look to what it will take to win in the challenging world of global retailing.
High profile speakers will be covering themes including Global sustainability, Private equity and Building a global brand.
Book places for the Global Sales Insight Seminar and the main Global Retailing 2008 Conference and save £100 per delegate on the seminar price!
Find out more about Global Retailing 2008 & book your places here
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The QEII Conference Centre
Broad Sanctuary
Westminster
London
SW1P 3EE
UK
Click here for a venue map |
Cancellation Fees:
Cancellations and name changes to be confirmed in writing
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- 10% cancellation fee |
| Less than 14 days notice |
- 50% cancellation fee |
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- no refund/transfers | |
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£395 |
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€595 |
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Additional price Information: Prices displayed ex-VAT. Fee includes briefing papers (subject to availability) & lunch. This session is promoted by IGD as agent for IGD Services Ltd. Cheques need to be made 'Payable to IGD Services Ltd.' Please note that payment should be made before the date of the event (or within the usual 28 day invoice terms if earlier). IGD reserves the right to alter any element of the programme, such as speakers, times and venue, should the need arise. To qualify for the special discount offer, places must be booked for the Global Conference 2008 and the Global Sales Insight Seminar at the same time. |
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