The Asia Pacific region is witnessing rapid change. Increased urbanization, a growing middle class and a new, technology hungry generation have meant that today’s shoppers are more sophisticated and demanding of retailers.
Greater internet access has allowed online retail to soar whilst individual country markets are seeing tremendous economic growth; all of which presents exciting retail opportunities to local and international players.
In response to these fundamental shifts in consumer buying habits the World Retail Congress Asia Pacificprovides a vital platform for the most senior members of the retail community to define, discuss and debate the critical issues on the retail agenda.
Now in its 4th year, the World Retail Congress Asia is the largest and most influential gathering of international and regional retailers in the Asia Pacific. Taking place 24th-27th March at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore the congress will bring together over 600 retail CEOs, Chairmen, Presidents and Managing Directors presenting an unmatched opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of upcoming strategic retail opportunities in the Asia Pacific.
“It is vital to be part of the thought leadership that traces the shapes the evolution of the Asian retail landscape, and use the insights gleaned from the Congress to relate to customers better and enhance their shopping experiences.” Terry O’Connor, CEO Courts Asia
The World Retail Congress Asia Pacific has been developed in close consultation with the industry's leading figureheads. Successful retailers from across the region have shared their experiences, knowledge and thoughts ensuring the Congress programme is timely, relevant and truly reflects the CEOs agenda.The resulting programme provides over 50+ hours of content offering practical case studies and active solutions to entering and succeeding within these new, emerging markets.
Key themeson the 2014 Agenda
- Country specific sessions that will explore the unique challenges and opportunities of the region’s new growth markets including Korea, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and thePhillippines.
- Successful e-Commerce capabilities with specific insights into Korea’s e-Commerce boom and the growth of m-Commerce in Asia
- Supply chain and logistics innovation:Discussing best practice examples that will help you to navigate the complex Asian supply chain networks
- Bricks and mortar modernistion: Assessing 2nd and 3rd tier locations, innovative store design and Asia’s hypermarket landscape
- Enhanced customer experience:The reality of multi-channel retailing in Asia and engaging international brands with customers on a local level
Over 90 expert speakers will be sharing their insight and experience into how they will be developing their strategy to respond to the changing market dynamics.
- Kian Peng Seah, Chief Executive Officer, NTUC Fairprice Co-operative
- Redmond Yeung, Vice Chairman, Gap Greater China
- Terry O'Connor, Group CEO, Courts
- Gordon Campbell, CEO, Spar International
- Seunghan (SH) Lee, Chairman, Homeplus - Tesco Korea
- Henri Honoris, President Director, PT Modern Putra Indonesia (7-Eleven's Franchisee)
- Manuel Jadraque, Director General, Desigual
- Harry Markl, Regional Managing Director, Zalora
- Kent Siu-Kee Wong, Managing Director, Chow Tai Fook
- Willem Van Wyk, Supply Chain Director, South Asia, Dairy Farm
- Simon Calver, CEO, Mothercare
- Bonnie Brooks, President, Hudson’s Bay Company
- Paolo Fontanelli, International CEO, MCM Holdings AG
- Dean Thompson, Managing Director, Boots International
- Bart Denolf, International Director, Pepe Jeans
- Marcello Pace, President Retail, Bata Emerging Markets
- Tim Luce, Country CEO, Courts Singapore
- Andy Rubin, CEO, Pentland Brands
- SanjeevMohanty, Managing Director, Benetton India
- Thibault de Gaulejac, Senior VPO, Swarovski
- Markus Naewie, Global Retail Operations Director, Victorinox
Alongside this, the congress offers 10+hours of dedicated networking where face-to-face meetings can be arranged and lasting business partnerships established with Asia Pacific’s retail elite.
As an additional feature to the Congress the China Focus Day provides an exclusive one-day forum focussing on the unique retail landscape of China.Finally, the retail study tour of Singapore offers and unrivalled day of creative inspiration and insights into the latest in store design and innovation.
This essential date in the retail calendar will give businesses the competitive advantage in this exciting and profitable region.
For more information please contact the World Retail Congress Asia Pacific Team:
Call: +44 (0) 203 033 2288
Email: info@worldretailcongress.com
Website: www.worldretailcongressasia.com
Source: i2i Events Limited
