This exclusive event for senior eCommerce leaders provides a prime opportunity to review 2024 performance, benchmark metrics, and plan for a successful 2025.
Despite challenges in 2024, September saw a +3.6% YoY growth. Did this momentum continue, or did trading return to typical patterns? Join us for lunch as IMRG shares key data points you can take back to your business.
Attendees will also get IMRG’s 2025 forecast, offering crucial insights into the online market and key product categories to guide your strategy.
Agenda
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Doors open and welcome drinks |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | IMRG’s Review of 2024 Performance What were the key trends and developments that characterised eCommerce performance in 2024? |
| 12:15 – 12:25 | Insight from our special guest speakers (TBC) |
| 12:25 – 12:45 | Starter served / table discussion with your peers |
| 12:45 – 12:55 | IMRG’s Peak Trading Review What did we learn during Black Friday and Christmas 2024? |
| 12:55 – 13:05 | Insight from our special guest speakers (TBC) |
| 13:05 – 13:30 | Main served / table discussion with your peers |
| 13:30 – 14:10 | One-to-one networking with industry experts |
| 14:10 – 14:20 | IMRG’s Official Forecast for 2025 What rate of growth seems likely this year? |
| 14:20 – 14:30 | Insight from our special guest speakers |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Dessert served / table discussion with your peers |
| 14:50 – 15:00 | IMRG’s Expectations for 2025 Which technical, industry-specific or macro developments could influence what happens this year? |
| 15:00 – 15:10 | Insight from our special guest speakers (TBC) |
| 15:10 – 15:30 | Coffee / table discussion with your peers |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Networking drinks with Champagne and soft drinks served |
| 16:30 | Doors close |
Event format and venue
The Leaders’ Lunch offers a unique blend of strategic insight and peer collaboration, all while enjoying a delicious three-course meal. Set in an intimate, relaxed atmosphere, senior eCommerce leaders will come together to share ideas, explore solutions to shared challenges and uncover growth opportunities. The structured yet informal format gives you the chance to leave with actionable insights and valuable connections to drive success in the year ahead.
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 position in the following: C-Suite, Directors, and Head of’s
- Retailers who represent a retail business with an annual turnover of £10 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 the event, we encourage you to book a time in our calendar to explore the unique sponsorship opportunities available.
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