The FT Retail Series will analyse and examine the key challenges and opportunities facing the retail industry in 2021. Through the lens of three key topic areas, each half-day event will provide detailed insight into the sector’s defining issues and will feature world-class speakers from the best known brands. The series will gather C-suite professionals from across the globe to discuss how the pandemic has shaped the future of retail, what sustainable retail really looks like and how technology is the key to business success post-crisis.
21st September
Finance and Strategy:
How can leaders build resilience in retail?
The focus of day one is how corporate leaders can develop and effective strategy to retain customers, drive growth and save jobs. Hear from a range of C-suite leaders in the retail sector for insights and learnings from handling the crisis.
22nd September
Sustainability & Ethics: Rebuilding responsibly in 2021
On day two, panels will take a dive into how the retail industry can become more sustainable. Experts in their field will analyse the benefits and challenges of going green and how consumer trends are shifting towards more conscious spending.
23rd September
Technology and Ecommerce: Transforming the retail experience online and offline
On day three, expert speakers will discuss how technology is continuing to transform the retail business from in-store digital innovations to the rapid rise of e-commerce.
World-class business leaders and speakers
Why attend?
Learn
Learn how sustainability has become a strategic priority for forward-thinking retailers
Connect
Connect and build relationships with some of the biggest names in your industry
Assess
Assess how Brexit will impact the retail industry and how to prepare for disruption
Discuss
Discuss how technology is rapidly changing retail operating models to serve a new world;
Hear
Hear from industry experts about how the pandemic has shaped the future of retail
FT Live 2020: The Year in Review
We would like to take this opportunity to look back and reflect on some incredible moments from last year. Thank you for being a part of the FTLive community and for your continued support.
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Speaking Opportunities
Georgia Kinahan
georgia.kinahan@ft.com
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Gregory Sutton
gregory.sutton@ft.com
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