breakout sessions

SUSTAINABILITY

BO1.2 – The Greening Grocery Scene

With the dramatic rise in organic, fair-trade and eco-friendly products, we take a global look at one of the hottest topics in the retail sector today – sustainability. This session will examine how retailers and manufacturers around the world are responding to the trend with measures ranging from carbon labelling to eco-friendly stores; how private labels are influencing growth; and the crucial role of packaging.

Speakers: Natalie Berg, Planet Retail; Michael Clark, Pro Carton; Nicola Oppermann, Kraft Foods; Hugo Bethlem, Pão de Açúcar; Annewieke Wijn, Rainforest Alliance; Adriana Muratore, Unilever

Facilitated by Planet Retail

BUSINESS STRATEGIES

BO1.4 – Category Management: solutions for successful implementation

This session will present new ideas on how to make good use of shopper and consumer insights, and look at how Category Management can be applied outside the FMCG environment. It will also examine ways of implementing Category Management effectively at store level.

Speakers: Francesco Marchese, Colgate-Palmolive; Phil Humphreys, Diageo; Karsten Papst, Edeka; Mark Davies, Glendinning; Lotta Lindberg, L'Oréal; Burkhard Elberg, Florian Dadre, Nokia; Stefano Gambolo, Selex; Ian Hogg, Chris Leach, Peter Loyd, The Partnering Group

Facilitated by The Partnering Group

SUSTAINABILITY

BO2.2 – Implementing sustainable change

We can all agree that we need to change the industry’s current business models. But how do we implement this change in a sustainable way?

Hear leading retailers describe the challenges they face in managing change throughout their organisations and the role academia can play in helping them implement sustainable change.

Speakers: Katerina Pramatari, Athens University; Dan Jones, Lean Academy; Joe Dybell, Tesco; Peter Jordan, Value Chain Vision

Facilitated by the International Commerce Institute

SUPPLY CHAIN

BO2.4 – Shrinkage: building leadership and taking action

Better leadership in the commercial and operations teams of retailers and suppliers reduces shrinkage and delivers improved sales and shopper satisfaction. Using case studies and interactive exercises, this session reveals the leadership capabilities required to build and align cross-functional teams and focus action. This will enable attendees to re-apply practical ideas to deliver significant and sustainable benefits.

Speakers: Matt Laycock, B&Q; Adrian Beck, Leicester University; Colin Peacock, P&G; John Fonteijn, Royal Ahold; Paul Chapman, University of Oxford

Facilitated by Leicester University and University of Oxford

SUSTAINABILITY

BO3.4 – A road map to sustainable transport
ECR EUROPE PRIORITY PROJECT

Introducing the new ECR Europe roadmap to "fewer and friendlier miles", this session will show how companies in the consumer goods supply chain can reduce the environmental impact of transport in Europe in a way that is socially and economically sustainable. Listen to testimonials of transport practitioners and find out how your company can make a difference now.

Speakers: Simon Pearson, Asda Wal-Mart; Matt Clark, Paul Oakes, Boxwood Group; Patrice Minzolini, Cadbury; Remi Sourin, Cora; Willem-Jan Vanvorstenbos, Emons Cargo; Martin Kvych, LKW Walter; Martin Motte, L’Oréal; Martin Weder, Nestlé; Nick McCurtin, Tesco

Facilitated by Boxwood Group

SUSTAINABILITY

BO4.2 – How to reduce your carbon footprint

Most retailers and manufacturers are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint either to combat climate change or in response to escalating energy prices. This session will consider what the industry has learned so far and the scale of the challenge ahead. It will discuss how to measure carbon and how companies can work together to drive reductions. It will provide practical examples of businesses that have reduced their carbon footprint and consider longer term implications of the drive towards a low carbon economy.

Speakers: Andrew Jenkins, Boots UK; Euan Murray, Carbon Trust; Jean-Pierre Rennaud, Danone; Jon Woolven, IGD; Jon Wright, Innocent Drinks;

Facilitated by IGD

SUPPLY CHAIN

BO4.4 – Shelf-ready packaging: the balancing act

The demands on product packaging keep growing. Not only is it required to be shelf-ready and satisfy shoppers, it is increasingly being asked to address a range of sustainability issues – environmental and social as well as economic. This requires a delicate balancing act. In this session leading retailers and suppliers will weigh up the issues and tell us how they are striking the packaging balance.

Speakers: Xavier Hua, Carrefour; Antonella Altavilla, Marcella Toson, KPMG Advisory Italy; James Tupper, IGD; Paola Cucchi, Bernard Fradin, Kraft Foods; Anna Zolotarjova, Rimi Baltic Group; Luca Vaccaro, Selex

Facilitated by ECR Baltic, ECR Italy and ECR UK