Invitation to Young Retailer Workshop and Gala Dinner

Finalists for the 2012 NRA Young Retailer of the Year Award will be announced this Friday 29 June.
 
Thank you and good luck to the retailers who have put forward nominations for the 2012 NRA Young Retailer of the Year Award: Amart All Sports, Aroma Cafe, Barbeques Galore, BCF, Best and Less, Blockbuster, Boost Juice Bars, Bunnings, Carla Zampatti, Coles Supermarkets, Country Road, Dick Smith, Esprit, Fantastic Furniture, Go Vita, Goldcross Cycles, Harris Scarfe, Harvey World Travel, JB Hi Fi, Jeanswest, Kmart Australia, Lorna Jane Active Wear, Michael Hill Jeweller, My Cube, Myer, Pumpkin Patch, Subway, Sunglass Hut, Supercheap Auto, Target Australia, The Body Shop, The Good Guys, The Reject Shop, The Salvation Army, Toys ‘R’ Us Australia, Wallace Bishop Jeweller, Woolworths and Yum! Restaurants – KFC.
 
The 2012 Young Retailer of the Year will be announced at the Gala Dinner on Wednesday 1 August at the Rydges Melbourne Hotel, and awarded a place on the 2013 Westfield World Retail Study Tour.

 
EVENT DETAILS
 
When:   Wednesday 1 August 2012
Where:   Rydges Melbourne Hotel, 186 Exhibition Street
Cost:
Workshop $45 | Student $25
Gala Dinner $110 | Student $100 | 4 x Tickets $385 | 10 x Tickets $990


 
EVENT SPEAKERS
                                     Workshop: 1.00pm – 4.30pm

Tania Tytherleigh - Director & Executive Coach, Master Trainers Institute Australia

Add coaching to your management toolkit to develop high performing teams

Tania will present a lively and interactive session exploring the concept of coaching as a performance enhancing strategy. Coaching is an emerging ‘new technology’ in workplaces and is an essential skill for new managers to add to their management toolkit especially if they want to develop high performing teams. Learn about why coaching works, types of workplace coaching and some basic techniques you can implement immediately to coach others in your work teams.

Lisa Balakas - Owner & Creative Director, Ripe Maternity

Developing a successful retail business both locally and internationally

Lisa started Ripe Maternity Wear in 1996 at the age of 27. The company’s formative years were in developing a successful wholesale business locally and internationally. The company began its retail operations in 2004.  With no previous experience in the fashion or retail sectors Lisa has had to learn quickly along the way.  Lisa will share her story and give an insight into her key learnings.

Dan Eagles - Executive Director, Pro Space Design

Using design to enhance and define your retail brand and engage with your audience

This session will explore what is currently being delivered in the Australian retail market and how design can enhance if not define your brand. Drawing on global best practice this session will incorporate a new way of thinking when it comes to engaging with your audience and designing that experience.

Kate Byrdy - Human Resource Manager, Jeanswest

The extensive career opportunities available in retail and how to get ahead of the pack

Having “fallen” into a retail career like so many others, Kate will talk about her experiences and observations spanning a sixteen year career in retail Human Resources. Learn more about the extensive career opportunities available in retail, hear about success stories and learn some helpful tips on how you can get ahead of the pack.

Brian Walker - Managing Director, Retail Doctor Group
Global Cross Channel Retailing

What does it mean to be a cross channel retailer? What cross channel capabilities do the most advanced retailers implement? Who are the world champions of integration? And most importantly, how can your retail business learn from these champions to become a fit cross channel retailer? Brian Walker will use the latest global research to address these questions and provide implementation solutions that are right for your retail business.

Jennifer Skeahan-Heugh - 2011 Young Retailer of the Year & Store Manager, Kmart
Reflections and learnings from the Westfield Retail Study Tour

Jennifer will share her experience as the 2011 Young Retailer of the Year and report on her global discoveries from the 2012 Westfield World Retail Study Tour.

 
 
Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony: 6.30pm – 10.00pm

Dene Rogers - Managing Director, Target Australia

Keynote Address

Dene Rogers was appointed Managing Director of Target Australia Pty Ltd in November 2011. Prior to his appointment to Target, Dene was Chief Executive Officer of North American retailer Sears Canada for five years. Prior to Sears, Dene was based in Chicago as Executive Vice President and General Manager Kmart (USA), where he oversaw the operations of approximately 1,500 stores and US$18 billion of revenue. Dene Rogers will share his story.

 

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