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International Russian Retail Congress
September 4-6 2008
Moscow, hotel Marriott Renaissance
Retail Director’08
Delivering sustainable growth in the Russian Retail Market
Food • Fashion • Home • Cosmetics • Books • Accessories
1000 delegates • 15 countries • 100 speakers • 50 exhibitors
Join CEOs of international & Russian retail chains positioned to benefit from the exponential growth rates in the Russian Retail Sector.
Co-chaired by:
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President of EDRA (European DIY Retailers Association) |
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Executive Board, X5 Retail Group N.V |
George Adams
Lev Khasis
Key-note speakers:
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Dr. Gordon R. Campbell, Managing Director SPAR International |
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Jesus Echevarria, Chief Communication Officer Inditex |
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Sergey Krivosheev, Chairman of Board Pharmaceutical Chain 36.6 |
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Alexandr Rudenko, Director General retail chain K-Rauta |
Welcome address from Director of World Retail Congress
Ian McGarrigle Director |
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The World Retail Congress is delighted to be supporting the Retail Director event. This is the second year that we have collaborated and reflects the growing importance of the Russian retail sector on a global stage.
The World Retail Congress took place in Barcelona in April and saw over 1,100 industry representatives from over 50 countries gather to discuss and debate the key issues that face retailing. Growth featured strongly in many of the sessions, which is unsurprising given the mounting concerns about the fall-out from the American economic and banking crisis that has been spreading around the world.
What was really occupying the minds of senior retail directors was clearly the need to build strategies for growth. One of the clear paths for growth was identified as international expansion which is why the Russian retail market with its highly attractive growth prospects figured so prominently in the discussions in Barcelona.
The twin themes of this year’s Retail Director: “growth” and “efficiency” match perfectly the mood of global retailing. All businesses have to grow of course, but in a time of economic uncertainty, rapid consumer change and increasing competition, this is not so easy to deliver. The retail winners for the future will therefore be those that respond fastest to change and focus on innovation throughout their business, from product to store design. It is also about efficiency throughout the business operation but as we heard in Barcelona, this should not mean simply cutting costs.
Russian retailing is evolving so rapidly that it is able to learn the lessons from around the world and incorporate them to create a modern, vibrant sector that is the envy of the world. Retail Director 2008 is therefore very timely and the World Retail Congress looks forward to hearing and participating in this important event.
World retail associations meet at Retail Congress in Moscow
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Unites the largest European DIY retailers |
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is the only official representative of retail chains in China on international market |
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Specializes in identifying and managing transactions between retailers, master franchise groups and consumer product manufacturers. |
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The oldest and the most authoritative European association of food |
Dr. Peiliang, Secretary General China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA):
Mr. Brendan Dorrian founder shareholder and CEO Patonz Global Retail Network: 
Etienne Laurent, the last President & CEO CIES, the Food Business Forum:
VII INTERNATIONAL RETAIL CONGRESS:
Highlights:
- 1000 DELEGATES from a wide range of market sectors
- 3 DAYS, 40 SESSIONS, 70 KEY INDUSTRY SPEAKERS, 50 EXHIBITORS
- ALL THE KEY PLAYERS from the domestic Russian retail market
- A PROVEN DEAL ENVIRONMENT: M&A’s, franchises, strategic partnerships
- THE MOST comfortable business convention centre Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Moscow.
- Dual Language: Russian and English
Find out how to deliver growth and efficiency in the Russian consumer market and discuss the opportunities arising from the world economic recession
Discover the latest innovations in retail technology from both retailers and providers
Learn about expansion into Russian regions, including the latest developments, the logistical challenges and financing options.
Get the views of Entrepreneurs and Founders of retail chains in the modern retail business in Russia.
Featuring streams and panel discussion tailored to your interests:
Business streams: Food • Fashion • Home • Cosmetics • Accessories • Books. 25 sessions over 2 days.
Panel discussions and private meetings: Investments into the sector, M&A, Logistics, Development, Customs operations…
Expo-show:
50 case-studies at the Expo. Innovations and Best practice solutions from industry suppliers.
Premier Industry Awards – RETAIL GRAND-PRIX 2008:
Awards Council: 10 judges, CEOs of 10 leading retail chains
Awards Gala-dinner: September 5, 20.30
Plus:
Organisers support in setting up face-to-face meetings • Video presentations from delegates •Retail chains TV commercials contest • Live Interview broadcast on TV and radio stations • Stores visits on the 3rd day: Half day workshop “Entering the Russian Retail Market"
