In the face of challenges throughout 2024, the online fashion industry still managed to experience moments of growth, while the beauty sector emerged as a remarkable highlight, with some months reflecting a year-on-year increase of nearly 20%.
This engaging roundtable conference will dive deep into the key drivers behind these shifts, examining evolving category performance, changing consumer behaviours, and the latest trends in eCommerce.
Join us for the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking discussions, engage with industry leaders, and network one-on-one with over 80 peers.
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Doors open and complimentary breakfast | |
| 09:30 – 09:50 | Clothing and beauty market overview | How have fortunes contrasted for clothing and health & beauty retailers? |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Insight from our special guest speakers (TBC) | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Rotation 1 | |
| 10:15 – 10:20 | What patterns of demand are there in online jewellery? | First YoY data will be available, what trends do we see in MoM patterns across the year (ie when is demand highest), can also look at CR and ABV |
| 10:20 – 10:35 | Rotation 2 | |
| 10:35 – 10:40 | A comparison of womenswear and menswear | While womenswear has seen occasional uplifts in 2024, menswear is among the categories with the lowest growth; what is the difference? |
| 10:40 – 10:55 | Rotation 3 | |
| 10:55 – 11:15 | Coffee break | |
| 11:15 – 12:05 | Peer-to-peer sessions | |
| 12:05 – 12:10 | Traffic trends in clothing | Have online fashion retail sites seen increases in traffic as the year has unfolded? |
| 12:10 – 12:20 | Headline pres 2 | |
| 12:20 – 12:25 | Traffic trends in beauty | Can beauty sustain rising traffic as the year-on-year comparisons start to become more difficult? |
| 12:25 – 13:25 | Lunch | |
| 13:25 – 13:30 | What is driving fragrance sales online? | The fragrance category has been the most consistent strong performer in IMRG’s index in 2024 – why has it been so buoyant? |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Rotation 4 | |
| 13:45 – 13:50 | Conversion trends | Is conversion recovering in fashion and beauty after a period where it has been suppressed overall? |
| 13:50 – 14:05 | Rotation 5 | |
| 14:05 – 14:25 | Coffee break | |
| 14:25 – 15:00 | Retailer deep-dive analysis | In this special analysis session, IMRG split out clothing and beauty retailer data to show individual performance (anonymised) across a range of metrics and reveal the nuance behind market averages |
Event format and venue
The event will take place at the prestigious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, beautifully located on the banks of the River Thames at Embankment. Throughout the day, attendees will have dedicated sessions for one-on-one networking, offering ample opportunities to connect with industry peers and experts. A three-course lunch will be served, followed by a champagne networking reception, creating a relaxed atmosphere for collaboration and the sharing of expertise.
Am I eligible?
The event is free for IMRG Retail 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.
How can solution providers get involved?
This event is only free to attend for IMRG Retail Members.
If you’re a solution provider eager to attend this event, we encourage you to book a time in our calendar to explore the unique sponsorship opportunities available.
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