Ragtrader Live is set to take place at Sydney's Eternity Theatre on May 28.
Currently at 80% capacity, tickets are going fast. Grab yours here!
The day will featue presentations and panels from leading brands and retailers, including Amazon, Cue, Sussan, The Iconic, Accent Group, Cotton On Group and more.
Here is a full rundown of the day:
8:30am Registration
9.10am Welcome - Ragtrader editor, Assia Benmedjdoub
9:15am Presentation - The Iconic CMO Alexander Meyer
The Iconic hit double digit market share in 2018, with 15% of all households across Australia and New Zealand shopping with the retailer throughout the year. Learn some of the winning growth strategies behind this disruptive etailer.
9.40am Presentation - Accent Group CDO Mark Teperson
How can you grow your business without investing a single cent more in inventory? Discover how Accent Group harnessed 449 stores, 16 websites and a new logistical blueprint to drive sales across the entire business.
10.05am Presentation - Cotton On Group head of recruitment Jo Barr
Good staff maketh a good retailer. As one of the largest fashion retail employers in Australia, Cotton On Group reveals how a significant change to its traditional recruitment approach drove retention, revenue and a revolution with a 'values first' strategy.
10:35am Morning Tea
11:00am Presentation - Digital influencer Tash Sefton
With over 20 years of fashion industry experience, Tash Sefton is no ordinary influencer. Using her deep understanding of the creative and commercial imperatives of retail, she delivers a speech on the digital strategies and insights that work.
11:25am Panel Emarsys marketing manager Charles Guillard, Camilla eCommerce and digital manager James Domensino, Esther & Co GM Travis Wright, Showpo CMO Mark Baartse, GlamCorner CEO Dean Jones
Data and technology has empowered brands to drive customer experience across multiple channels. This power panel discusses the tools, decisions and capabilities helping them reach business objectives in the new era of retail.
12.05pm Presentation- Sussan GM Rebecca Hard
Now in its 80th year of business, Sussan has executed a strategic brand revitalisation to ensure its continued success in the Australian retail landscape. This is a masterclass in the power of creativity, clever thinking and change.
12.30pm A word from our sponsors
12:35pm Fireside chat - Hugo Boss SEAPAC MD Matthew Keighran and Ragtrader editor Assia Benmedjdoub
As a global luxury brand with multiple customer touchpoints, how does Hugo Boss ensure success in each market? Discover how strong brand DNA, localised strategies and nimble thinking can empower retailers.
12:55pm Lunch
1:35pm A keynote from our platinum sponsor
2:15pm Presentation - Australian Fashion Labels CEO Blake Williams
It has over 1,700 stockists worldwide and cutting-edge collections across five in-house brands. Learn how Australian Fashion Labels grew to become an international force from its home base of Adelaide, with an insight into its next market domination.
2:40pm Presentation - General Pants CIO Paula Mitchell
Over the last decade data and a single view of the customer has been deemed the new frontier of marketing. But, is seeing past action helping us understand why customers buy and how they make decisions? It’s time to forget what you think you know about consumer behaviour and write a new rulebook.
3:05pm A video from our sponsors
3:10pm Afternoon tea
3:35pm A word from our sponsors
3:50pm Presentation - Cue CIO Shane Lenton
After 50 years in business, iconic Australian retailer Cue has had a series of wins in the channels space. Discover how the brand is leveraging both its retail and digital network to drive sales, service and customer experience.
4:15pm A word from our sponsors
4:20pm Fireside chat - Amazon Fashion AU GM Angela Langmann and Ragtrader editor Assia Benmedjdoub
It is one of the largest and most disruptive eCommerce players in the world. Now with a dedicated Australian site, warehouse and fleet of local employees, hear some of the initiatives it has rolled out to the fashion category.
4:50pm Presentation - Husk creative director Kirrily Johnston
Can independent retailers continue to flourish in a highly competitive and globalised economy? Respected fashion designer Kirrily Johnston details how new timelines, product sessions, buying strategies and critical paths have empowered Husk: commercially and creatively.
5:05pm Close - Ragtrader editor Assia Benmedjdoub
5:10pm Networking drinks