This still holds true today, however, the world looks much different. It was clear that the new business had the potential to expand nationwide except for a lack of capital. At the start of 2010, total assets of WSBI members amounted to €8,959 billion. Veteran retailer and retail commentator, Mary Portas, has been calling for a different kind of retailing that puts people and the planet before profit. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title World Congress. Sponsorship Opportunities. A global store tour. Chandru Raheja was succeeded by BS Nagesh. World Retail Congress. The World Retail Congress Digital Pass will offer you the chance to enjoy the World Retail Congress keynote sessions, as well as discussions on the future of retail and brands, the experience economy and creating profitable partnerships. == Why you'll love the this app == 1. April is upon us, and so too is one of the industries most important and prestigious events: The World Retail Congress (WRC).Scheduled to take place in Dubai, the event will run from 12-14 April, and will embrace the theme 'attracting and engaging with tomorrow's consumers'. Zyda Rylands, CEO of Woolworths South Africa received the inaugural Woman of The Year award at the World Retail Congress’s International Women in Retail Reception held on 5 April 2017. January 14, 2020 - New York, New York, USA: National Retail Federation 2020 Big Show at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center. Emerging from this crisis is a newly engaged, empowered and connected consumer. Woolworths operates 218 full line stores and 430 food stand alone stores in South Africa,[when?] Woolworths, however, has no association to Australia's Woolworths supermarket chain. Sonnenberg therefore also adopted the name for his new venture. Related sessions. Het Mobile World Congress is de combinatie van 's werelds grootste tentoonstelling voor de mobiele telefoonindustrie en een congres waarin vooraanstaande bestuursvoorzitters van mobiele operatoren, verkopers en contenteigenaren bijeen komen. At the 2019 World Retail Congress, we focused on what it means to be a High Velocity Retailer. In 1994, Titan diversified into jewellery with Tanishq and subsequently into eyewear with Titan Eyeplus. Founded by Max Sonnenberg, Woolworths first opened its doors on 30 October 1931 in Plein Street Cape Town, in the dining room of the recently-closed down Royal Hotel. Adam Holyk, Senior Vice President, Retail and Consumer Services - Walgreen Co. Matt Hamory, Managing Director - AlixPartners, Leadership Essentials: Lead for Success During and After COVID-19, Chris DeRose, Head of Global Consumer, Leadership Advisory Services - Spencer Stuart, Hani Weiss, CEO - Majid Al Futtaim Retail, Steve Evers, CEO - Intersport International, Taking a lead: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Susan Hart, Global Head Retail, Apparel and Luxury Goods - Spencer Stuart. Forgot password. Het WFC beschrijft zichzelf als het grootste modehandelscentrum ter wereld, met meer dan 400 showrooms en vele nationale en internationale merken en labels. It advocates on their behalf towards governments, parliaments, international organizations and other faiths. We look forward to bringing our world-class event to Rome in September, with the full support of our delegates, speakers and sponsor community. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. [18] Woolworths returned the five magazines to its shelves following a public outcry. Discussion panel: How should we meet the needs of our customers? Winner announced will be announced 29th October at the World Retail Congress. Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, Former CEO - Emaar Malls. As of 2013, Shoppers Stop had 83 stores in India. Rodney McMullen, Chairman & CEO - The Kroger Co. Jeff Orschell , EY Americas Retail Leader - EY, The Retail Agility Series: how to drive performance and profitability #3. Na Dubai, Barcelona, Berlijn, Londen, Parijs en Rome is Madrid dit jaar de uitgekozen stad voor het World Retail Congress. [27], In early 2012, the South African Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Woolworths' vintage cold drink range was an imitation of Frankie's Soft Drinks range. De tekst is beschikbaar onder de licentie Creative Commons Naamsvermelding/Gelijk delen, er kunnen aanvullende voorwaarden van toepassing zijn.Zie de gebruiksvoorwaarden voor meer informatie. The Congress introduces its new annual lecture. [28] After the event Woolworths South Africa's CEO Ian Moir publicly stated that "Public opinion is so much against us and, whether we're right or whether we're wrong, customer opinion is against us. Mindy Grossman, President and CEO - WW International, Inc. What it takes to be a retail winner | panel discussion, Stefanie Kruse, Divisional VP of Digital Commerce - Walgreens, Vyacheslav Ivaschenko, Business Development Director - Wildberries, Interview: with Mike George and Matt Shay. [4], In June 2018, Woolworths announced its intention to achieve zero packaging waste to landfill by 2022, aiming to have none of their packaging end up in landfills, which would require a 100% recyclable material for its packaging and a supportive recycling infrastructure. Stream Tracks and Playlists from World Retail Congress on your desktop or mobile device. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 30 apr 2016 om 17:08. Categories; Partners & Sponsors; Related Events. Organizations in some athletic sports, such as bowling , have historically been named "congresses". It was an immediate success, and two more stores were opened in the Cape. 28-30 SEPTEMBER 2021 ROME CAVALIERI HOTEL | ITALY. The safety of our customers is our first priority. ", The text used on the design is an exact match of portions of text lifted from Wikipedia's Hummingbird article, without attribution, in violation of its Creative Commons License. [10], Starting on 5 November 2018, these new, entry level, reusable shopping bags were made available in four stores across the Western Cape (V&A Waterfront, Palmyra, Pinelands and Steenberg), and have since been distributed to additional stores. Erica S Kasel, Managing Director/CMO-in-Residence - TRAUB, Keynote address: Why now is the time for retail to embrace the circular economy, James George, Network Development Lead - Ellen Macarthur Foundation, How to internalise your company’s sustainability strategy in the retail ecosystem, Deborah Weinswig, Founder & CEO - Coresight Research, Interview: Why retail must find its soul: how the pandemic created the Kindness Economy, Mary Portas, Founder & CEO - Portas Agency, Re-fashioning retail: why popular culture is accelerating change, Steve Stoute, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - UnitedMasters, Tommy Hilfiger, Principal Designer - Tommy Hilfiger Global, Martijn Hagman, CEO - Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe, Neela Montgomery, Former CEO - Crate and Barrel, Helen Weir, Supervisory Board - Ahold Delhaize. Deze 12e editie zal plaatsvinden op 17, 18 en 19 april. The World Retail Congress brings together the leaders of today’s global retail industry – from multi-national powerhouses to game-changing start-ups and disruptors. Mark Faithfull, Editor - Retail Property Analyst, Joerg Wienke, VP Global Retail Marketing - Shell, Catharina Frankander, Head of Store Concept - Monki/H&M, An audience with Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, The Estee Lauder Group of Companies, Leonard Lauder, Chairman Emeritus - THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES, World Retail Awards: Panel discussion with some of the Awards Grand Jury, Andrea Weiss, Founder. That was before Covid-19 changed everything. The World Perfumery Congress (WPC) is the global stage for fragrance creativity, ingredients, technology and business—providing the ideal forum for discussing the industry’s latest issues and breakthroughs.. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. World Retail Congress, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Currently, he is the CEO and creative director of the design company Johannes Torpe Studios based in Copenhagen, Denmark.. The strong performance of the business over the past eight years has created R2.4 billion for the participants, who have also enjoyed dividends of R332 million during the life of the scheme. The next World Retail Congress will take place in Rome, Italy on the 28-30 September 2021. "[24], In January 2019, Woolworths withdrew a line of baby carriers the design of which was allegedly copied from a domestic South African designer and manufacturer (Ubuntu Baba) and sold at one third the price of Ubuntu Baba's version. From 15-17 September, attendees got access to everything from keynote presentations and interviews to panel discussions. Zyda Rylands, CEO of Woolworths South Africa received the inaugural Woman of The Year award at the World Retail Congress’s International Women in Retail Reception held on 5 April 2017. Titan commenced operations in 1984 under the name Titan Watches Limited. World Retail Congress 2021 is held in Rome, Italy, from 9/28/2021 to 9/30/2021 in Rome Cavalieri. The Future Retail Challenge aims to promote tomorrow’s retailers, the work that these colleges do, the range of talented students they are preparing for careers in the industry and to bring the students’ fresh thinking and new ideas on retail into the Congress itself. Hear from Central Group. View the 2020 winners London shippers commonly provided finance and often selected goods, sight unseen, which were dispatched to their clients. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. The World Retail Awards Ceremony took place on 17 September, as part of the World Retail Congress Connected on 15-17 September. [9], As part of the phasing out of plastic bags, Woolworths launched a new in-store reusable bag trial in October 2018. Exclusive research from ecommerce analytics experts, Edge by Ascential. Stand-alone food stores and "Food Stops" attached to Engen petrol stations are also located in urban areas. Lewis was a director of Australasian Chain Stores, ACS, a London shipping and finance house that had been formed to service a rapidly expanding Australian business founded by W.T. Independent Director - The O Alliance. Password * Enter the password that accompanies your e-mail. Guy Yehiav, General Manager - Zebra Analytics, István Kapitany, Global Executive Vice President - Royal Dutch Shell, Ari Kaplan, Director, Industry Marketing - DataRobot, Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director - NY FASHION TECH LAB, Kiri Hannifin, General Manager Corporate Affairs, Quality, Safety and Sustainability, Sabrina Fung, Group Managing Director - Fung Retailing Group; CEO, Asia Retail Company, Bijou Kurien, Board Member - Future Group and L Catterton Asia, Ashley Micklewright, President and CEO - Bluebell Group, The Retail Agility Series: how to drive performance and profitability #1, Chenkai Ling, Vice President, JD.com - Head of Strategy Development and CEO office, JD Retail, Michael McCool, Managing Director - AlixPartners. [17], In October 2010, Woolworths came under fire as they opted to remove Christian magazines from their shelves and discontinue their sale. Introduction and welcome from World Retail Congress. [3], In 2016, the company launched its GBJ goals through to 2020 including embedding the programme into the Group’s Australian businesses which now account for over forty per cent of turnover. [21] Shortly after the incident, Woolworths changed the advert text to say "In accordance with Woolworths' Employment Equity approach, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups". In the last five years the collective voices of multiple stakeholders advocating a more proactive approach to sustainability has grown. Access main stage talks; panel debates and exclusive interviews with industry thought-leaders and more. References This Saudi Arabian corporation or company article is a stub. Joint Winners: Walmart & Alibaba Highly Commended: Ahold Delhaize & Lululemon Quick Links. The World Retail Congress brings together the leaders of today’s global retail industry. MWC Barcelona (formerly but still commonly referred to as Mobile World Congress) is an annual trade show organized by GSMA, dedicated primarily to the mobile communications industry.. The Congress brings together over 1,200 executives who are all focused on the transformation of retail and in understanding how best to serve the consumer across all channels. In 2005, it launched its youth fashion accessories brand Fastrack. April 2019, additional plastic bag free stores were announced in Maroun Square, Moreleta Village and Delcairn Centre.[12]. The scheme was launched in 2007 as part of the company’s Good Business Journey and is one element of the company’s commitment to socio-economic transformation. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter where you are. [25] McLaughlin alleged that a number of Ubuntu's carriers were purchased by and delivered to Woolworths Head Office in June 2017 around a year before the Woolworths carriers hit the market. This opening keynote conversation, ... Interview with Jaume Miquel, Chairman & CEO of Tendam. The campaign had four layers: entertainment, showcasing young talent, fundraising for education, and driving sustainable fashion. The first day of the World Retail Congress has taken place at the RAI Amsterdam, where leaders of the global retail industry unite to share insight and discuss innovation for retailers. Presentation: Store design and formats in a time of crisis. Congress may override a president's veto of a bill by having more than two thirds of its members passing the bill. Panel discussion: Can stores and destinations reinvent themselves for a post-COVID world? World Retail Congress’s International Women in Retail: Woman of the Year award. In 2016, the World Retail Congress programme took as its theme: Attracting and engaging the modern customer. When pressed on the matter, the official Woolworths South Africa Twitter account opined that "We've checked with our lawyer; Wikipedia does not own the content. This session will address our individual and collective responses to tackling the inequality of opportunities and lack of diversity within global retail organisations. World Retail Congress 2012. It currently gathers 109 members in 92 countries throughout the world, comprising approximately 7,000 savings and retail banks. The theme for 2020 is High Velocity Retail: The Relevance Agenda Leave this field blank . [20] The accusations followed after claims that the retailer's advertising on their career site said its jobs are only open to "African, Coloured and Indian" candidates. More >> Resources. Each year, new names from around the world are inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame. World Retail Congress 2017 is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 4/4/2017 to 4/6/2017 in Madinat Jumeirah. Even before COVID-19, retailers and brands were waking up to the impact of culture in shaping trends that could sweep around the world. By continuing to use the site you agree to our cookies policy. This decision follows guidance in light of the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Williams took on the role of Style Director in a collaboration across a series of sustainability-focused projects. Governments throughout history have needed to borrow money to fight wars. Het World Fashion Centre (WFC) is een gebouwencomplex aan het Koningin Wilhelminaplein in Amsterdam, langs de ringweg A10.In het WFC is een groot aantal kledingproducenten, -inkopers, -verkopers en -ontwerpers gevestigd. In that case, the bill becomes law even though the president vetoed it. An integral celebratory part of the World Retail Congress programme, the World Retail Hall of Fame recognises the lifetime achievements of true legends, pioneers and entrepreneurs who have changed the way we perceive and interact with retail. The next World Retail Congress will take place in Rome, Italy on the 28-30 September 2021. [1], Started in 2007, the Good Business Journey set specific public targets in sustainability for the company. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. Fireside Chat | Introduction and welcome from World Retail Congress. Remember me . Initially I was daunted, not least because the relentless focus on “omni-channel”, “digital” and “disruptive technologies” made this humble location planner feel a bit irrelevant. This still holds true today, however, the world looks much different. The World Jewish Congress is the international organization that represents Jewish communities and organizations in 100 countries around the world. World Retail Congress is the critical meeting and networking forum for the boardroom-level decision makers in retail. Houston the energy capital of the world will host the 23rd World Petroleum Congress 5-9 December 2021 More >> Legacy. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. Retail Week Awards 2021; World Retail Congress 2021; World Retail Awards 2020 (winners) Retail Connected 2021; Meet your new online consumer: what 10,000 European shoppers want from ecommerce. Lewis. Since the Congress launched, the industry has faced challenges of unprecedented scale. You can watch all content on demand by registering for free today. Featuring some leading names from international retailing unveiling the winners plus specially produced films to provide you with images and insights into each of the category shortlists and winners. Bed, Bath & Beyond, Terry von Bibra, Former General Manager Europe - Alibaba Group, World Retail Awards: The Awards presentation, Copyright 2020 Ascential Information Services Limited. For instance, the World Congress on Men's Health is an annual meeting on men's medical issues. Recognised as the pre-eminent meeting place in the retail calendar, the World Retail Congress has brought together over 10,000 leaders of the global retail industry. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. They are united in their focus on understanding and serving today’s consumers, and ensuring that their businesses change and innovate at the high velocity needed to thrive in the twenty-first century. Meer dan 1500 personen uit meer dan 60 landen zullen bijeenkomen tijdens dit congres. Julia Jones-Collins T: +44 (0)20 3033 2952 E: Julia.Jones-Collins@worldretailcongress.com The largest and most significant annual meeting for senior retail professionals and service providers from around the world The velocity of change has increased as the importance of digitalisation and diversity accelerates. In 2015, Woolworths announced a partnership with Grammy Award-winning musician, record producer and philanthropist, Pharrell Williams. This was met with a huge outcry from the Christian community, many voicing that they would boycott the chain store. The unique three-day educational and networking forum unites fragrance industry professionals, their suppliers and brand marketers to discuss current and future opportunities. [18] Woolworths maintained it was strictly a business decision, with CEO Simon Susman attributing their decision to diminishing number of sales. Woolworths Holdings Limited (JSE: WHL) is a South Africa-based multinational retail company that owns the South African retail chain Woolworths, and Australian retailers David Jones and Country Road Group. The Group's Australian-based specialty apparel and homewares retail subsidiary Country Road Group operates 557 stores[when?] In this special series of high level interviews with retail leaders, Alix Partners will focus on the critical quality of agility in allowing retail businesses to respond to the challenge of transforma ... At the 2019 World Retail Congress, we focused on what it means to be a High Velocity Retailer. The baby carrier scandal broke out after Shannon McLaughlin of Ubuntu Baba wrote a blog post about it that then became a popular issue on social media. The Grand Jury is formed of retail leaders whose ideas have shaped retailing through the businesses and brands they have created, or by their skills in running the retail industry’s giants, with a wealth of knowledge and insight. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. The World Retail Congress brings together the leaders of the global retail industry from the greatest retail icons to the most innovative start-ups and dis. The categories offer an opportunity for your success and achievements to be recognised as the best in the global retail industry. Two years later, a South African court ruled that sufficient goodwill had been established to refuse an injunction brought against the use of the name by the American retailer. The event, cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, is normally held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, usually in February or early-March. WPC supports building capacity of local youth to generate employment. Shoppers Stop is listed on the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India. World Retail Congress brings together the leaders of the global retail industry and renowned experts to provide an unrivalled high-level forum for senior retailers to share insight and form powerful connections. World Retail Congress; Retail Week Live In conversation with a senior retailer sharing their experiences of how they had to accelerate their capabilities to meet the growth in online demand. A month ago today I was lucky enough to be flying out to Rome as part of the UK Trade & Investment World Retail Congress delegation. They are united in their focus on understanding and serving today’s consumers, and ensuring that their businesses change and innovate at the high velocity needed to thrive in the twenty-first century. [2] It also aims to achieve a consistent approach to sustainability issues across its global supply chain, as part of Woolworths' declared target of being the most sustainable retailer in the southern hemisphere. Personal Takeaways is a series of personal reflections by leading retail industry executives on what their retail takeaway from meeting the challenge of COVID-19 has been. The World Savings and Retail Banking Institute is an international banking association.