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Ragtrader LIVE provides attendees with access to experts in their field, through keynote sessions and interactive panel discussions tailored to Australia’s thriving fashion industry.
Developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, this conference offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into trends, best practices and competitive strategies.
Ragtrader Live provides companies with an opportunity to develop their teams through gaining a deeper understanding of the industry and connecting with their peers.
Through a series of networking sessions and drinks, clients can exchange ideas and establish new business relationships in between presentations.
8:00am Registration and Networking
8:20am Breakfast served: please arrive promptly at 8am to be seated
8:40am Opening address
8:45am Challenge: Navigate through tough times
Marquee Retail Group chairman Bernie Brookes, Tigerlily former CEO Travis Wright
Australian fashion retailers are trading in an environment marked by rising costs, falling consumer spending and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook. Marquee Retail Group and Tigerlily are among businesses which have appointed voluntary administrators this year as they navigate through these tougher conditions. In a candid, insightful and ultimately inspiring session, leaders from both businesses identify the challenges they’ve faced and the strategies, insights and lessons for all businesses moving forward.
9:10am Change: What’s the retail road ahead?
Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold, Alquemie Group CEO Scott Evans
As retailers stand at the cusp of significant shifts in market dynamics and consumer behaviour, the retail roadmap has never been more uncertain. Gain valuable insights from two of the country’s most seasoned fashion retail leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector this year, alongside strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly changing market. With their businesses representing a significant share of Australia’s $27 billion a year economy, their well-informed perspectives will help shape actionable retail strategies.
9:35am Comeback: Bring a brand back to life
R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann, Seafolly CEO Brendan Santamaria
In a world of constant change and evolving consumer preferences, how can retail leaders identify and define a brand’s unique value proposition? In this highly tactical session, two retail CEOs reveal how they are transforming Australia’s most iconic brands to differentiate in a competitive market. The discussion will explore practical approaches for defining a brand’s USP and innovate strategically through new products, services and business models that align with the brand’s heritage while meeting the evolving needs of consumers.
10:00am Conquer: Turn an idea into a successful empire
Modibodi founder Kristy Chong, Glow Capital Partners partner Justin Ryan
One is a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded a business that sold for $140 million and became a women-led investor. The other is a private equity pioneer with a talent for finding high growth and future focused companies. So what’s their playbook on building and scaling a successful venture? And what’s the investment outlook for Australian apparel brands? Make informed decisions and drive outcomes through hearing this open-book conversation on entrepreneurship, investing and capitalising on growth opportunities.
10:25am Networking
11:00am Event finishes
Marquee Retail Group chairman Bernie Brookes
Tigerlily CEO Travis Wright
Australian fashion retailers are trading in an environment marked by rising costs, falling consumer spending and an uncertain macroeconomic outlook. Marquee Retail Group and Tigerlily are among businesses which have appointed voluntary administrators this year as they navigate through these tougher conditions. In a candid, insightful and ultimately inspiring session, leaders from both businesses identify the challenges they’ve faced and the strategies, insights and lessons for all businesses moving forward.
Modibodi founder, advisor and investor Kristy Chong
Glow Capital Partners co-founder and managing director Justin Ryan
One is a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded a business that sold for $140 million and became a women-led investor. The other is a private equity pioneer with a talent for finding high growth and future focused companies. So what’s their playbook on building and scaling a successful venture? And what’s the investment outlook for Australian apparel brands? Make informed decisions and drive outcomes through hearing this open-book conversation on entrepreneurship, investing and capitalising on growth opportunities.
Seafolly CEO Brendan Santamaria
R.M.Williams CEO Paul Grosmann
In a world of constant change and evolving consumer preferences, how can retail leaders identify and define a brand’s unique value proposition? In this highly tactical session, two retail CEOs reveal how they are transforming Australia’s most iconic brands to differentiate in a competitive market. The discussion will explore practical approaches for defining a brand’s USP and innovate strategically through new products, services and business models that align with the brand’s heritage while meeting the evolving needs of consumers.
Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold
Alquemie Group CEO Scott Evans
As retailers stand at the cusp of significant shifts in market dynamics and consumer behaviour, the retail roadmap has never been more uncertain. Gain valuable insights from two of the country’s most seasoned fashion retail leaders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector this year, alongside strategies for staying ahead in a rapidly changing market. With their businesses representing a significant share of Australia’s $27 billion a year economy, their well-informed perspectives will help shape actionable retail strategies.
The Eveleigh
8:00am to 11:00am Wednesday 26 June 2024
2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh 2015
Publisher Ragtrader
Director of Business Development Ramp