Overview and key topics:
Join 40 of your peers as we embark on a summer boat party along the River Thames! Experience the perfect blend of networking, knowledge exchange, stunning summer views, gourmet cuisine, and refreshing beverages.
With international markets presenting the most promising growth opportunities, we’re taking the time to focus on strategies for cross-border growth. If you are looking for insight on entering new markets, accelerating growth in existing ones, and assessing the value each territory offers, this event is just for you!
Aboard the Dixie Queen, you’ll discover the findings of a director-level retailer survey, unveiling current cross-border challenges, pinpointing opportunities, and outlining key strategies for addressing them.
As the sun is shining, the Tower Bridge will be raised, momentarily bringing London’s traffic to a halt. We’ll cruise past Canary Wharf and Greenwich, round The O2 peninsula and through the Thames Barrier.
Agenda:
| 08:00 – 09:15 | Boarding and complimentary breakfast | |
| 09:15 – 09:45 | A review of UK shopper attitudes toward purchasing cross-border Andy Mulcahy | How willing are UK shoppers to buy from cross-border retailers, and what are they willing to pay? |
| 09:45 – 09:50 | Captain’s safety briefing | |
| 09:50 – 10:10 | Tower Bridge opens | Upper deck for Tower bridge opening |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Roundtable discussions | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 10:30 – 10:35 | Which cross-border strategies are working best? Matthew Walsh | IMRG’s latest retailer survey reveals the areas in which they find success trading internationally |
| 10:35 – 10:55 | Roundtable discussions | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 10:55 – 11:00 | Where are the biggest cross-border challenges? Matthew Walsh | Which specific cross-border markets are the most challenging for retailers and why? |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Retailer roundtable | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 11:20 – 12:10 | Peer to peer sessions | A series of quickfire meets where retailers get to share insight and ask questions in focused 1-2-1 sessions |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Roundtable discussions | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 12:30 – 12:35 | Structuring delivery propositions for cross-border markets Andy Mulcahy | How do retailers structure their delivery and returns propositions for cross-border markets? |
| 12:35 – 13:45 | Lunch | Lunch on the lower deck with drinks of your choice |
| 13:45 – 13:50 | Structuring delivery propositions for cross-border markets Matthew Walsh | How do retailers structure their delivery and returns propositions for cross-border markets? |
| 13:50 – 14:10 | Roundtable discussions | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 14:10 – 14:15 | What reasons prevent retailers from selling internationally? Matthew Walsh | IMRG’s retailer survey reveals the key that factors that prevent retailers from selling internationally |
| 14:15 – 14:35 | Roundtable discussions | An opportunity for retailers to discuss their cross-border proposition, how to overcome challenges and make the most of opportunities |
| 14:35 – 14:40 | Differences in trading peaks across markets Matthew Walsh | How do ecommerce demand patterns vary across the world? |
| 14:40 – 15:30 | Drinks reception | On upper deck |
| 15.30 – 15.45 | Tower Bridge opens | On upper deck |
| 15.45 – 16.00 | Disembark | At Tower Pier |
Key topics of discussion:
- Cross-border growth: Learn which countries are currently generating the best revenue growth
- How are your peers performing? See how your cross-border offerings compare to that of your peers
- Seamless expansion: Find out how to create a seamless expansion strategy in 2024
- Overcoming obstacles: Listen to expert advice on overcoming the greatest obstacles in cross-border trade
- Peer advice: Meet fellow retailers and learn from each others’ experiences
Am I eligible?
The event is free for IMRG members. To ensure a relevant experience for all attendees, limited free seats are available for non-members who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Retailers who hold a manager-level position or higher within their organisation.
- Retailers who represent a retail business with an annual turnover of £2 million or more.
By adhering to these criteria, we aim to create an environment where attendees can network with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
