This one day event will present NI retailers with an opportunity to discuss how to grow business in the highly competitive retail industry. It is an opportunity to listen to evidence of best practice from successful NI retailers and participate in live discussions with other retailers, councils, agencies and experts in the Industry.

Programme:

Registration: 8.30am with light breakfast

Event opening: 9.15am (Dean of the Faculty of Business and Management at University Of Ulster)

Introduction: 9.20am 'Current and future climate of retailing in NI' by Glyn Roberts (CEO NIIRTA)

9.30am Session 1: How to grow retail business in Northern Ireland and beyond

· Introduction- Hugh Black Victoria Square

· Pete Boyle- Argento

· Stephen McCammon- Tempest/Menarys

· Question/Answers

11-11.30am Tea/Coffee and exhibition

11.30 Session 2: Business Clinics (running parallel so participants can choose one workshop from the following)

· Marketing challenges and solutions for retailers

· Business support for retailers

· Merchandising and store layout solutions for retailers

· Growing your retail business on-line

· Recruitment and training of staff in retail industry

12.45pm Close of event and lunch

This event is free of charge.

If interested in attending, contact Dr Karise Hutchinson on 07850 861 940 or 02870323537 for further details.