REGISTRATION

10:00-10:10

Welcome & Opening

Janene Laas - General Manager, Trade Intelligence

10:10-10:40

Navigating the Future of Retail  Leveraging global insights for local market success

Joanne Gould - Chief Executive SA, Smollan

10:45-11:15

Size of the FMCG Prize: Forecasts for 2025 and Beyond    DISCUSSION Forecasting the numbers and expected changes in retail dynamics over the medium term

Carey Leighton – Economist & Analyst, Trade Intelligence Kerry Elliot - Retail Industry Expert, Trade Intelligence

11:15-11:35

Convenience Redefined
Leveraging technology and operational efficiencies in the delivery space

Kim Taylor – Founder & CEO, Loop

11:40-12:15

Partnering for Success – Evolving Retailer & Supplier Engagement Dynamics in SA   

Creating synergies towards future growth in a tough trading landscape

Dylan Piatti – MD Africa, Advantage Group International
 

LUNCH & NETWORKING

13:00-13:35

Harnessing Data: Transforming Retail Operations for the Future    PANEL 
The impact data is having in the retail environment

Harley Caryer - Chief Growth Officer, DataOrbis, Smollan
Graham Rebello - Food Executive, Massmart Group
André Nel - Data Science and Insights Executive, Massmart Group

13:40-14:00

Building Efficiencies Across the Value Chain How data driven collaboration across the value chain can change the game in a challenging trading landscape 

Thinus van Schoor – MD, Value Chain Solutions

14:05-14:30

Decoding Shopper Data: Asking the Right Questions for Useful Insights 
Shopper insights based on solid data are critical to successful retail strategies.

Nicola Allen – Senior Analyst, Trade Intelligence

14:35-15:00

Gen Z Shopping Spree    PANEL

A look into Gen Z mindsets to understand shopper behaviours
 

Ronen Aires – CEO, Student Village &
Gen Z Shopper Panel

TEA & NETWORKING

15:15-15:30

Simplifying Route to Market in 
the Informal Trade    FIRESIDE CHAT 
Smoothing the way for FMCG companies into  the informal trade.

Freddy Mahhumane – CEO, Kasi-D
Tshego Modise – Retail Analyst, Trade Intelligence

15:35-16:15

Winning in Informal 
On-Demand Delivery    POWER PANEL 
The power of collaboration and community-centricity

Katleho Mahloane - Marketing Exec, FNB Commercial
Avashen Pather - DTC E-Commerce Manager, ABInBev
Bongani Dumane – CEO, Radah Skills

16:20-16:35

Ecommerce as Enabler to Servicing the Informal Trade     DISCUSSION
Convenience supporting profitable trading for small informal businesses.

Mark Cotton – Head of B2B Ecommerce, Shoprite Group
Tshego Modise – Retail Analyst, Trade Intelligence

16:40-17:00

Shopper Behaviours in the Informal Trade
Keeping up with the fast-changing shopper needs and demands in the informal trade

Andrew Price – CEO, AskGogo