The fifth annual Columbus Circle LIVE! London retailer event is scheduled for the 11th of September, 2025. If you are interested in securing a ticket, please contact CKP@columbusconsulting.com.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO RETAILERS ONLY.
The Topic:
Join us for our annual invitation-only retailer event featuring panels, presentations and networking sessions on how retail is evolving.
What we’ll cover:
INNOVATION: panelists will explore how new technologies and the use of artificial intelligence are impacting the industry and changing customer engagement and expectations in the wake of omni evolution and immersive shopping.
LEADERSHIP TODAY: a fireside chat with Andrew Jennings OBE, Global Retail Leader and Columbus Consulting Senior Global Retail Advisor and Mike Stagg, Former Head of Disney Europe on how leadership has evolved and how businesses need to sharpen their focus to stay relevant in the market place today.
TALENT & GEN Z: panelists will share insights on recruiting, developing and building leadership skills across a diverse workforce and how to cultivate interest from Gen Z.
8:00 am – 8:45 am: Breakfast and Registration
8:45 am – 8:55 am: Intros and Welcome
8:55am – 9:15 am: What’s On The Horizon
9:15 am- 10:00 am: Panel
10:00 am- 10:30 am: Coffee and Networking
10:30 am- 11:00 am: Fireside Chat
11:00 am- 11:45 am: Panel
11:45 am- 11:55 am: Closing Comments
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch
Fireside Chat with Mike Stagg, former retail executive at Disney, Coca Cola and Jelly Cat
Dr. Courtney Chimes, Manchester University
Janis Thomas, Look Fabulous Forever
Jag Weatherby, ASOS
Janine Craig, Shop By Shape
Richard Grainger, Jigsaw
Ntola Obazee, CC Group (Garden Leave)
Victoria Hawksley, BWM Li and Fung
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