The Retail Retreat 2025, 27th May, Lyrath Estate | Earlybird Tickets Now Live!
Our 2025 programme has now closed. Register your interest for our 2026 programme and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!
Our comprehensive 5-day hybrid course is tailored to empower retail managers and aspiring leaders with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the dynamic retail industry.
Experience a programme tailored exclusively for you, with seasoned Retail advisors, influential industry figures, and engaging workshops. Immerse yourself in an inspiring Retail Safari, offering the chance to learn from experienced Irish and international retailers.
Leadership & Management Skills
Industry Insights
Practical Application & Networking
Sales Growth Strategies
The Power of Passion with Liam Sheedy
Retail Success Casestudies
Retail Walking Safari
End-of-Programme Projects & KPI Discussion
Presentation of Certificates
Our 2025 programme has now closed. Register your interest for our 2026 programme and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!
DAY 2, April 30th | ONLINE
/ Tommy delivers a clear and up-to-date understanding of best HR practices and opens the floor for an intensive Q&A session.
DAY 2, April 30th | ONLINE
/ Join Terry, who brings over 25 years of experience in the security industry, for an insightful session where, Terry will guide you through effective loss-prevention strategies tailored to diverse retail environments. This session is designed to provide you with actionable insights to enhance the security of your store and, more importantly, safeguard your team.
DAY 2, April 30th | ONLINE
/ Motivational Session: Maeve delves into the challenges faced, lessons learned, and strategies she used to turn her vision into a thriving business.
DAY 3, May 22nd | KPMG PLATFORM X
/ Session: The Power of Passion: Fuelling Teams to Achieve the Extraordinary
Liam brings over 25 years of experience as a seasoned executive leader, driving outstanding results across both corporate and sporting environments.
James will guide you in examining your business, helping you identify key takeaways and actionable steps to implement your store with his interactive workshops and insightful sessions:
/ Strengthening Management Skillsets & Understanding KPIs
/ Developing Aggressive Sales Growth Strategies
Day 1, 8th April | TU DUBLIN GRANGEGORMAN CAMPUS
/A renowned performance coach, international speaker, and creator of the “You Are The Difference” customer service coaching program. With a background in business and coaching, Alf has helped thousands of individuals and organizations improve their customer service,leadership, and communication skills.
“You Are The Difference” is a highly effective, practical coaching method designed to empower frontline staff and managers to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Through simple yet powerful techniques, Alf inspires teams to build confidence, enhance interactions, and drive customer loyalty, making a real difference in both business results and workplace culture.
Day 1, 8th April | TU DUBLIN GRANGEGORMAN CAMPUS
/Digital Transformation within Retail as driven by ever-changing consumer demands
Damien Smyth is a Lecturer in eCommerce & Retail, within the School of Business Technology, Retail & Supply Chain at TU Dublin, joining in January 2024. Bringing over 20 years of experience across a range of industries and sectors, Damien brings a genuine practitioner perspective to the blending of academic excellence and real-word best practice.
