Global Retail Insights (GRI) Seminars, March 2009

Brisbane 3 March, Sydney 4 March and Melbourne 5 March

In today's fast paced business environment it is vitally important to keep up to speed with the latest worldwide retail trends.

Attending the ACRS’ highly anticipated Global Retail Insights Seminar (GRI) is essential for those associated with the retail industry. Over 200 people attended the recent GRI Seminars to gain a quick snapshot of the latest trends.

Experienced presenters from the ACRS, Roy Tavenor from RED Design and Ross McDonald from Google Australia shared their knowledge, experience and opinions in relation to the dynamic international retail scene, as well as illustrate the key lessons for Australian retail organisations. Ross was also a key presenter at our GRI seminars last year. 
At the end of each seminar participants were given the opportunity to ask the presenters questions in an open panel discussion setting.
The half day seminar gave particular insight into:

• Key Global Retail Trends
• Store Design Focus (Roy Tavenor)
• Economic Slowdown: The rise of the value retailer
• Retail Evolution:  2008 / 2009 Study Tour insights (Zara Case Study)

Presenters: Andrew Cavanagh (Program Director, ACRS), Ross McDonald (Industry Marketing Manager - Retail, Entertainment & Consumer Goods, Google Australia) Roy Tavenor (Managing Principal, RED Design Group) and Steve Ogden-Barnes (Program Director, ACRS)

Global Retail Insights - Brisbane, March 3 2009

This half-day seminar provided in-depth insights into the
principles and practices that define the dynamic international retail scene, with particular emphasis for 2009 on the key Global Retail Trends, Store Design,  the Economic Slowdown, the 2008 / 2009 Study Tour insights with a Zara case study and Online Christmas Shopping.

In addition, the seminar provides a fantastic opportunity to network with retailers, suppliers and clients.

The GRI seminars are invaluable to forward thinking retailers, small or large, from all sectors, and provide an essential insight for those who liaise with retailers - shopping centre management, suppliers, local government, business development units and consultants.

Global Retail Insights - Melbourne, 5 March 2009

For any queries regarding this year's Global Retail Insights Seminars presentation; please contact us by phone: +61 3 9903 2455 or send us an email.