Agenda

17.30

Coffee & Registration

18.00

Welcome and introduction.

Session 1:

Retail market review - issues and trends

Tony Savage
Director
RMDP

Even in the current climate, the UK retail market remains buoyant and highly competitive and although top tier organizations have been pioneering new e-channels with patchy success, the question remains; where are the new opportunities for consultants in next wave of investors and what can we learn from the pioneers experiences?

Tony explores the state of the UK retail sector, the success, the inhibitors, issues and the foreseeable trends that provide the vast majority of consulting opportunities.

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Session 2:

From opportunity to assignment - Bridging the gap

John Masters
Managing Director
Intershop UK Ltd.

John examines the challenges presented in bridging the gap between what the "2nd Tier" retailers want and how that maps onto what consultants can deliver. Looking at the key inhibitors for clients in this "2nd Tier" and exploring how consultants can help these more conservative clients remain competitive and confident in an e-Retail channel environment.

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Session 3:

The Ocado case study in partnership with WAITROSE

Roger Whiteside
Managing Director
Ocado

Real life success stories in e-Retail are highly prized and this one is especially worthwhile being one of the latest examples! Roger explores, from an Executive point of view, the journey from concept to successful delivery, highlighting the real life issues, how they were resolved and what can be learned. Roger was formerly the Business Unit Director of Foods at Marks & Spencer before tackling the challenge of online retailing at Ocado in partnership with WAITROSE.

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Visit Ocado at http://www.ocado.com

20.00

Close and Question and answer panel
After Q&A, there will be light refreshments and drinks enabling delegates to network with the speakers and each other to further explore the issues highlighted and the opportunities for consultants in the Retail sector.