See the highlights from RUSSIAN RETAIL FORUM in 2012
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What were the 2012 Programme Highlights?
- 90% of our speakers were retailers! The Forum was designed by the industry, for the industry. In 2012 we gave the floor to as many leading and dynamic retailers as possible
- CEOs and senior executives of the 20 top retailers in Russia including Auchan, Euroset, Media Saturn, MTS Retail, M.Video, Svyaznoy and Leroy Merlin were among 70+ speakers
- David Reiss, Founder and Managing Director of Reiss, made a keynote speech
- The hottest topics were discussed: Legends of Retail: Business models of the future – how to turn read more
- CEO Debate: Innovation in Retail – how can new solutions read more
- The shop window of the future - which shopping channels will appeal read more
- Open dialogue on state regulation – how will regulatory challenges read more
- ‘Question Time’ discussion on real estate. The Russian retail property market – how to boost read more
- Additional services in retail - how can they boost retailers’ read more
- Shoppers vs Consumers discussion - how to motivate read more
- 'Meet the Retailers': Sector-specific roundtables - hear information that would otherwise never be shared. Meet read more
- View Russian Retail Forum's agenda here.
Retailer Dream Team 2012
Votes have been counted in the 12 nominations for the ‘Retailer Dream Team 2012’ – a contest that we are organising in partnership with Retailer Magazine to select a virtual office of the best senior executives in retail, from General Director to Development Director. The winners were announced at the Forum’s evening reception on 27 March, followed by a flair bartending show. We organised this party for our delegates to meet the winners.
Russian Retail Forum Videos
We hope you didn't miss:
A keynote speech by David Reiss, Founder and Managing Director of Reiss, who will give a global player’s perspective on future opportunities in retail. As Reiss launches its third store in Russia, what will be its strategy for the region?
Challenges and opportunities in the DIY segment in a live on-stage interview with:
Vincent Gentil, General Director of Leroy Merlin in Russia
Focus on retail in Kazakhstan with:
Ozgur Gunes Firildak, General Manager, 'Ramstore Kazakhstan' LLP
'Interview of the month' with Ian Strickland, Country Manager, OBI, Russia
WHO SPOKE AT THE FORUM IN 2012? Here are some of the top names:
WHO SPOKE AT THE FORUM IN 2012? Here are some of the top names:
Vladimir Salamatov
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
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David Reiss
Founder and Managing Director
Reiss
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Victor Lukanin
Vice President of Commerce
Euroset
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Ludovic Holinier
Management Control Director, Member of the General Directorate
AUCHAN Russia
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Peter Gyorffy
Chairman of the Board
M.Video
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Andrey Slivchenko
General Director
Pharmacy Chain 36.6
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Dennis Ludkovsky
Chief Executive Officer
Svyaznoy Group of Companies
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Vincent Gentil
General Director
Leroy Merlin, Russia
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Training on 29th March 2012: Innovative approaches to managing human resources
Dmitry Levitsky, retail guru and trainer at the Retail Training Group, explained how to motivate staff without spending any money, ensuring increased financial gains each year.
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