“As the largest prestige beauty company touching millions of consumers every day, Estée Lauder Companies Middle East is investing our efforts to enhance the consumer experience. We offer our products through many different retail channels, from Digital to Free Standing Single Brand stores. As such, Future Retailing is very much on top of our mind in everything we do, and I am keen to share this experience at the Future Retail event later this year.”
Stefan Herzog, Managing Director Middle East, Estée Lauder, UAE |
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"I look forward to sharing what we've learned in 10 years of running Nectar".
Jan-Pieter Lips, Managing Director, Nectar, UK |
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“I am keen to share my knowledge with other influential retail market leaders at Future Retail. The event looks set to provide a wealth of information and insight into key retail trends – thereby demonstrating how brands and companies can stay relevant in this ever-changing market. This is a unique opportunity to learn, share and walk away with compelling new ideas for our businesses”
Simon Marshall, Chief Executive officer Fawaz A.Alhokair & Co (SJSC) |
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"As the founder of Millions of Milkshakes, I’ll reveal how I went from working the nightshift at my family’s London cafe to being called “the shining reality of the American dream” by US President Barack Obama. Alongside other world-class leaders in retail, I will pass on the lessons I’ve learned about succeeding and expanding in this competitive industry today."
Sheeraz Hasan, Founder, Millions of Milkshakes, USA |
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“Being in the food retail industry in the region, it gives me great pleasure to share some of the success criteria in one of the most vibrant markets. Future Retail is a rare opportunity to learn from the experience undertaken by the legendary brands themselves – from the stakeholders who have lived through the most difficult challenges and come out on top. I look forward to hearing the stories of my peers as well as discussing the evolution stories that enabled Azizia Panda United to grow exponentially.”
Muwaffaq Jamal, CEO, Panda Savola, KSA |
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“Fifty years ago my wife Carole and I opened a housewares store in Chicago’s Old Town where we sold goods out of packing crates and barrels. At Future Retail I’ll reveal how our journey changed the way Americans view housewares and transformed the American retail environment for good.’’
Gordon Segal, Co-Founder, Crate and Barrel, US |
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“Having represented brands such as Dmart, Danube, Carrefour, Al- Suwaidi Holding and most recently McDonald's KSA, I will be discussing how retailers can ensure that their pricing strategies are consistent and the effects of inflation are minimized. Essentially, Future Retail is a tool to improve your bottom line and I am very keen to share my experience with the great and the good of the industry.”
Rizwan Asim, Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, SSC Al-Suwaidi Holding Company, KSA |
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“The gap between ideas and their realities is so huge that business drivers like us need a bridge to cross it. Events like Future Retail provide indispensable tools for development, guidance and mentorship. This is where we can learn techniques to increase productivity, harvest customer loyalty, find opportunities to expand and ultimately grow. I am excited about this event as it will provide a wealth of experiences that you and I can use every day.”
Ayse Banu Tas, General Manager, Deerfields Townsquare Mall, UAE |
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“As the Middle East’s leading jewellery and watch retailer, our success has been built on our ability to create trends via innovations in jewellery design and craftsmanship. Maintaining this leadership position requires us to clearly understand our customer needs today and in the future. Future Retail is an excellent forum to learn more about the trends that will influence and affect the consumers of tomorrow, and at the same time to share our secrets of our 105 year journey in jewellery retailing across the region.”
Anan Fakhreddin, CEO, Damas, UAE
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“Future Retail 2012 Inspired new ideas and helped me to understand retail trends both globally and within the region. The sessions were inspirational and I look forward to putting into practice some key learning points”
Hector Blanch, Sales Director, Teka
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“I now understand more about retailers’ priorities and the challenges and opportunities surrounding e-commerce.”
Goran Anninger, Regional Director, Dometic AB
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“Future Retail gave me the chance to find out how retail industry leaders think and react to the market. It was interesting to hear the viewpoints of the market makers themselves rather than reading industry reports.”
Rizwan Ahmed, Executive Director, Pal Group
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