Our 2024 Retail Retreat was an unforgettable day filled with top-tier networking opportunities with Ireland’s most influential decision-makers in the retail industry. Members rubbed shoulders with like-minded professionals and expanded their network while discussing the latest trends and insights that are driving the retail landscape forward.
Members participated in panel discussions led by top talent from across the retail world.
Our lineup of keynote speakers includes some of the most experienced and renowned experts in the retail space, hailing from Ireland and the UK. Their thought-provoking presentations will cover a wide range of topics, from cutting-edge visual merchandising strategies to the latest trends in e-commerce, as well as the importance of resilience in business.
WE ARE WELCOMING AN INCREDIBLE LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS TO OUR EVENT THIS YEAR!
Gary Fox
Retreat Host, Entrepreneur and Podcaster
Andy Farrell
IRFU and British and Irish Lions Head Coach
Dr. Aalok Shukla
Co-founder Implement AI
Michael Corcoran
Managing Partner at Frankly, Ex-Head of Social Media for Ryanair
Maeve Dennehy
Owner at Love Cherish,
Creator of Clothing Brand Oh Molly
Maeve McNamara
Environment Social Governance (ESG) Manager with Boots Ireland
Ian Hammersley
Best Selling Ecommerce Author, Speaker & Podcast Host for Hammersley Brothers Ecommerce
Karl Purdy
Managing Director of Coffeeangel
Richard Fisher
Design Manager at Holland and Barrett
Laura Riches
Co-founder of Laylo Wines
Anthony Gallagher
Founder, Petstop
Tommy Smyth
Managing Director, Tommy Smyth and Associates
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s What Past Delegates Have To Say
We had a team of seven that attended and we have loads of takeaways and inspiring ideas to bring backto our company. Thanks again and well done for another successful event.
Keith Rogers
ECCO
Just like to say Thank you and congratulations for a excellence event this week. It was of great value. Many learnings to work on till next year. Also I have picked up new potential suppliers.
John Horkan
Director, Horkans Garden Centre
I just want to thank you and your team for arranging such a great Retreat, you were right when you said it was going to be the best yet and it sure was. I came away buzzed, full of ideas and re motivated as did my team members who were there. The main speakers were excellent. Thank you for such a great day guys! Well done
Michelle O’Gorman Head of Retail, Kilkenny Group
This is just a short note to congratulate you all on an excellent and informative day, Great Venue! To stay relative and ride the latest trends in food demands us to be in a constant state of change. By the way, some of the trade exhibitors were brilliant.The REI Retreat has become a very important focal point for us. Thanks for a very informative day.
Bart Glover
Director, Kays Kitchen
The Retail Retreat & Expo is a great chance to network with fellow e-commerce retailers and share experiences in an age where knowledge is power. It's also a great opportunity to meet leading experts in online technology to help you meet the needs of the modern day consumer.
Donal Vaughan
Director, Vaughan Shoes
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
HOW TO FIND US
Get Direction to the Radisson Royal Hotel
Retail Excellence Ireland, Retail Retreat coming to the Royal Dublin Convention Centre located at the Radisson Royal Hotel, Le Pole Square Chancery Lane Ship Street Great 1, Dublin, D08 E6PD.
Limited Accommodation is available in the Radisson Hotel Golden Lane, please contact the hotel directly.
SOME OF THE RETAILERS WHO JOINED US AT THE PREVIOUS EDITION
