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June 11 2025

The Future of The High Street 2025

The past year has had a dramatic impact on the future physical retail landscape.

Many consumers today will shop across both the digital realm and the High Street – they have an expectation that those two channels are connected and in sync.

The physical store is undergoing a reincarnation. Another reason why many retailers are embracing in-store media – to stay relevant and competitive – in a rapidly evolving market.

We bring together a highly experienced line-up of speakers who will discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the UK’s High Street and out of town shopping and leisure.

This engaging event will explore the future of retail considering online vs bricks and mortar, how both small and large retailers can compete in a competitive space, provenance and addressing the consumer experience.

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Meet the 2024 Speakers...2025 Speakers coming soon

Dr Anamika Datta

former Senior Product Manager, Zalando & Founder
AIQ©

George McNeil

Managing Director - Retail Division
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere

Maria White

Global SEO Lead
Kurt Geiger

Aaron Chatterley

Co-founder & President
Indu

Luke Phillips

IT Director
Townhouse

Ali McAleavy

Founder
ZIG+STAR

Penny Grivea

CEO
Ashleigh & Burwood

Tony Brown

CEO, Beales Department Store & CEO
Bodycare Stores

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Programme Highlights

• What is the future of the High Street for retail and leisure?

• Is retail dead in towns and city locations due to retail no longer meeting customer expectations?

• How can retail create an identity on the High Street to regenerate towns and cities?

• Do you know what the non-negotiables are for your in-store strategy in 2026?

• Is online shopping still in growth, or are consumers craving the in-store experience more?

• How do you future-proof the continuous balance between transactional and human service?

• Enhancing the shopping experience through seamless omnichannel - how to attract shoppers back to the high street?

If you would like to hear what our retail experts and leaders have to say on these really challenging issues, then please register for this London event.

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