Seminars Sept 2024

As AI fuels the growth of ultra-fast fashion and new business models emerge to power record-breaking growth, retail is changing. But the importance of storytelling as a differentiator has never been c ...

The high street has dramatically changed in the last few years - changing consumer preferences mean that businesses have to adapt quickly to build a customer base in both the physical and the digital ...

The relationship between retailers and manufacturers can be a complex one, with internal and external forces potentially causing difficulties along the supply chain. However, more effective collaboration between the two can enhance the working relationship and lead to better results for both sides of the value chain. This session will focus on the manufacturer’s perspective and explore how to strengthen that relationship, understand each other’s goals and what more can be done to collaborate effectively.  

Physical stores have evolved their offer post COVID and have been embracing the unique attributes of face-to-face retailing. The store has become the fulcrum for retail ecosystems and offers unique experiences that digital cannot provide. The growing role of AI and other technologies offer new opportunities, but they should be merged with the traditional aspects of retail to offer a seamless shopping experience, and Ian will be showing how humans and tech can work together to deliver the most effective retail solutions. 

In March 2024, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published an open letter to all businesses in the fashion retail sector highlighting the need to consider obligations under consumer prote ...

In order to build a profitable sourcing strategy, there are multiple considerations and decisions to make. If you’re just starting out on your sourcing journey, this can be an overwhelming task, espec ...

In order to tackle issues of sustainability, transparency across the entire supply chain is essential – but how can brands and suppliers work together to ensure this happens? This panel will discuss t ...

Sharing your sustainability journey and goals with your consumers is becoming more important – purchasing decisions are becoming more environmentally and ethically conscious and brands need to show the part they are playing too. Join Amy Hobson as she outlines how to build sustainable storytelling using social media and how to communicate this effectively to the consumer. 

The circular economy is not a new concept, but consumers and home and giftware brands alike are starting to reconsider their involvement within the cycle. Do we need to create products with the end in mind? There are lots of materials and components that have an environmental impact beyond the obvious, and this also needs to be considered.  

This panel will discuss the importance in creating products with materials that are long-lasting but also recyclable – ultimately creating with the end in mind. It will also focus on how brands can support customers to educate them about how to extend the lifespan of products. 

There is a lot to be learnt from the fashion industry in regard to waste reduction and upcycling materials. In this session, SATCoL discuss reducing the environmental impact of textiles and the lesson ...

Understanding geopolitical and economic challenges help businesses prepare and adapt to thrive amongst change – and given the instability of the last few years, this foresight is becoming more and mor ...

The home & giftware space is vast - knowing how to source within specific sectors can be daunting, but there are essential tools and tips that can make the process easier. Retail 100 have over 100 yea ...

Hear from UK policy makers on how you can take advantage of new legislation - the Developing Countries Trading Scheme - that removes or reduces import duties from 65 developing countries. The aim of t ...