Preliminary Programme
| Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | |
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| 11.00 | Introduction and Welcome |
| Interpreting Private Label Growth Why consumer behaviour matters more than category data Speaker: Oliver Koll, Consultant, Europanel, Marketing Scolar and Researcher | |
| Meet and Greet Networking Lunch | |
| UK Grocery Market is the Test-lab for Global Retail Understanding one of the most competitive, innovative and advanced markets in the world Speaker: The Grocer Magazine | |
| Guided Store Visit to Leading Retailers in Manchester | |
| 18:00 | Networking Reception at an Exclusive Location in Manchester |
| Thursday, 29 October 2026 | |
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| 08.00 | Introduction & Recap First Day |
| Meet the Retailer: Elevating Private Label in UK Retail Leadership | |
| The Ongoing Transformation of the Retail Industry Anticipating tomorrow’s challenges and capturing opportunities Speaker: Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD | |
| Coffee & Conversations | |
| Crisis Management as a Core Strategic Priority Building resilience for worst-case scenarios | |
| A Supplier Case Study: The Practical Definition of Best-In-Class Supplier Management Speaker: Helen Herd, Group Head of Sustainability, McBride | |
| Lunch & Networking with a Twist | |
| Workshop: Making Artificial Intelligence (AI) Work in your Daily Operations Interactive and educational session designed to build practical skills Speaker: Erick Smet, Head of AI Innovation, TrendWatching | |
| Teatime Break | |
| Meet the Retailer: The Very Bright Future of Online Grocery | |
| 16:00 | Wrap-up and Departure Free shuttle to the airport |