Chapter Overview
In today’s challenging economic environment, businesses face mounting pressure to protect margins while meeting ever-increasing customer expectations for exceptional retail experiences. That requires a delicate balance — driving growth while simultaneously improving efficiencies — one that at times can feel incompatible. Are they competing objectives? Do they require very different strategies? How can businesses uncover new opportunities for value creation and growth? How can they fuel profitability in 2025 and beyond?
Join us for an engaging discussion where industry leaders and experts will share actionable insights and strategies to help you adapt and thrive. Whether you're focused on growth, streamlining operations, or both, this session will equip you with the tools and ideas needed to deliver exceptional value to your customers while driving your business forward in today’s high-pressure environment.
Food & Drink
Join us for a catered breakfast
Please contact Agile Retail for any food requirements or allergies.
Location
The Hoxton Holborn,
199-206 High Holborn,
London,
WC1V 7BD
Curator:
Richard Palmer​
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Richard has spent the last 20 years guiding brands and organisations through change. Richard cut his teeth at a number of agencies and consultancies, overseeing strategy, innovation, and marketing programmes for the likes of Shell, leading their retail strategy across a global footprint of 44,000 forecourts, KitKat, pioneering new experiential retail formats, and Danone, where he was responsible for shopper innovation strategy.​
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Agenda
8:30am – Arrival & Introductions
9:00am – Breakfast
9:15am – How to Find Your Next 10%
10:15am – Wrap-up
Upcoming events
What is The Retail Book Club?
At Agile Retail, we’re deeply passionate about the intricate dynamics of retail stores and the perpetual evolution of the retail landscape. We’re always trying new things and working with others to transform the retail landscape. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of retailers, each offering unique perspectives and insights that have further ignited our determination to redefine the narrative of retail in 2024.
The Retail Book Club brings together a small group of industry experts representing a wide spectrum of retail domains who re-write the book of retail. Together, we delve into a different topic each month, exchanging anecdotes, best practices, and thought-provoking ideas that underscore this dynamic industry. Our events are designed to be intimate and exclusive, fostering an environment conducive to meaningful dialogue and a deep exploration of the challenges and opportunities that define the retail landscape.
Thank you for joining us, your insights and contributions are invaluable as we collectively endeavour to shape the future of retail.