Join us for an unforgettable day filled with top-tier networking opportunities with Ireland’s most influential decision-makers in the retail industry. Rub shoulders with like-minded professionals and expand your network while discussing the latest trends and insights that are driving the retail landscape forward.
Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in panel discussions led by top talent from across the retail world. Share your own insights and gain valuable knowledge from other experts as you explore the most pressing issues facing retailers today.
This year’s lineup of keynote speakers includes some of the most experienced and renowned experts in the retail space, hailing from Ireland and the UK. Their thought-provoking presentations will cover a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge visual merchandising strategies to the latest trends in e-commerce, as well as the importance of resilience in business.
WE ARE WELCOMING AN INCREDIBLE LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS TO OUR EVENT THIS YEAR!
Penny Grivea
Managing Director at Rituals Cosmetics
Sue Harries
Digital Propositions & Data Director | Screwfix Board
Brian Pennie, PhD
Former Heroin Addict Turned Doctor, Neuroscientist, Speaker, Author, and Executive Coach
Marsha Smith
Country Deputy Retail Manager at IKEA UK and Ireland
John Fahy
Professor of Marketing at University of Limerick
Sonya Lennon
Entrepreneur, Designer, Broadcaster
Ger Keohane
Ecommerce Implementation and Performance
Gordon Newman
One of Ireland’s leading Omnichannel Experts
Dr. Heather McKee
Lifestyle Behaviour Change Specialist
Chris Furey
Managing Director of the Furey Smyth Group
Chupi Sweetman
CEO at Chupi
BRANDS IN ATTENDANCE
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s What Past Delegates Have To Say
We had a team of seven that attended and we have loads of takeaways and inspiring ideas to bring backto our company. Thanks again and well done for another successful event.
Keith Rogers
ECCO
Just like to say Thank you and congratulations for a excellence event this week. It was of great value. Many learnings to work on till next year. Also I have picked up new potential suppliers.
John Horkan
Director, Horkans Garden Centre
I just want to thank you and your team for arranging such a great Retreat, you were right when you said it was going to be the best yet and it sure was. I came away buzzed, full of ideas and re motivated as did my team members who were there. The main speakers were excellent. Thank you for such a great day guys! Well done
Michelle O’Gorman Head of Retail, Kilkenny Group
This is just a short note to congratulate you all on an excellent and informative day, Great Venue! To stay relative and ride the latest trends in food demands us to be in a constant state of change. By the way, some of the trade exhibitors were brilliant.The REI Retreat has become a very important focal point for us. Thanks for a very informative day.
Bart Glover
Director, Kays Kitchen
The Retail Retreat & Expo is a great chance to network with fellow e-commerce retailers and share experiences in an age where knowledge is power. It's also a great opportunity to meet leading experts in online technology to help you meet the needs of the modern day consumer.
Donal Vaughan
Director, Vaughan Shoes
SOME OF THE RETAILERS WHO JOINED US AT THE PREVIOUS EDITION
Previous years speakers
Ken Hughes
Leading Shopper & Consumer Behaviouralist, CX Strategist and International Keynote Speaker
Geoff Ramm
Creator of Celebrity Servivce
Brendan Almack
Managing Director, Wolfgang Digital
Greg Devoy
Garda National Economic Crime Bureau
Marie Gleeson
Former Irish Navy Ships Captain
Jasmine King
Small Business Marketing at Accenture @Facebook
Michael McAteer
Grant Thornton
Karl McKeever
Founder & MD, Visual Thinking
HOW TO FIND US
Get Direction to the Radisson Royal Hotel
Retail Excellence Ireland, Retail Retreat coming to the Royal Dublin Convention Centre located at the Radisson Royal Hotel, Le Pole Square Chancery Lane Ship Street Great 1, Dublin, D08 E6PD on Wednesday 31st May 2023
Accommodation Delegate Rate in the Radisson Royal Hotel, €260 B&B – if you require assistance with accommodation please contact Cavan Dunne – Hotel Solutions, 01 630 9211- Email cavan@hotel-solutions.ie