Home - The Retail Summit

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

As we emerge from the seismic impact of a global pandemic, meeting like-minded people at The Retail Summit Dubai this March to share ideas with and learn from was more vital than ever before.

Global retail business leaders experienced two days of expert knowledge and insights through our industry-leading agenda, and benefited from the perfect opportunity to meet face-to-face once again with industry disruptors to debate future trends against a backdrop of innovation and change.

Now that customers are voting with their wallets, investing in sustainability is a non-negotiable necessity for brands.

Mulberry, Pandora, Good Citizens and more leading brands delivered presentations about the importance of sustainability and how they are going about implementing best practices.

How do you motivate an incredibly demanding, ultra-focused, socially aware workforce? And what makes Gen Z different from their predecessors?

Mars Retail Group, AWWG and North Sails Apparel shared insights on their experiences.

After a tough 2020, the global luxury market is enjoying a resurgence.

Expert panels with representatives from Brand X Society, Sunseeker International, Jessica McCormack and Highsnobiety discussed how they are managing their luxury offerings post-pandemic.

VIEW THE AGENDA OFFERED IN 2022

The Marketplace - Showcasing Innovation

Showcasing some of the most vibrant, young, disruptive brands in the world – recreating a modern high street, fitted out with the latest products and concepts. An opportunity to meet pioneering entrepreneurs and be among the first to discover rising stars.

Dedicated App – Connect Pre, During & Post Summit

The bespoke Summit App enhances your experience, allowing you to share you profile and make contact with peers pre-event. Have visibility on who’s in the room, share your details and arrange to catch up over a coffee.

Nook Pods – Dedicated space to enhance creativity & productivity

Nook is designed to provide shelter and protection without creating confinement. Materials for the meeting pods are chosen for cleanability, durability and sustainability.

"Inspirational stories, amazing conversations and collaborations with global thought leaders, my peers and wonderful attendees. I came away with a wealth of knowledge that I am confident will be beneficial for continued ambitious and robust growth."

Lyndon Cormack
Co-Founder, Herschel Supply Co.
"A truly professional, innovative and globally minded Retail Summit. The hospitality, content and professionalism was second to none. A great experience."

Chris Davis
VP, Global Marketing, New Balance
"Truly outstanding. It was fantastic for any business that wants to stay ahead of the global business curve when it comes to technology, experience and hospitality."

Edie Rodriguez
Chairman, Americas, Ponant Cruises
"The retail summit does a great job of bringing everyone together and breaking down those barriers, allowing everyone to connect and answer questions that really are addressing the whole industry."

Angela Farrugia
Founder, Brand X Society
"I would recommend this event. I think this is a truly global event and everybody that matters in the retail world is here."

Didier Souillat
CEO, Time Out Market

"Once again, thanks for an excellent Summit, and I mean it. Quality of speakers, specially the keynotes, was superb. I look forward to next year’s summit."

Vikram Idnani
CIO, Reliance Retail
"We were very impressed by the calibre of those in the room at The Retail Summit. We met with decision makers from various businesses that have the ability to transform our trajectory as brand in the months and years to come."

David Lochhead
Founder, Finlay and Co.
"It's a great experience to network with fellow retailers, see what's happening around the world. I think there is a great line up of speakers. Lots to learn, lots to share, a lot of networking. That's what I'm looking for here."

Sonya Jose
Head of Marketing & E-Commerce, Al Futtaim Ace
"I think it's a really fantastic opportunity to come and hear how the rest of retail is operating and what the new ideas are. And when you hear a new idea, that unique ability to go and follow up with the person you've just heard it from."

James Bailey
Executive Director, Waitrose (John Lewis Partnership)
"What an amazing opportunity to be talking, engaging and listening and sharing stories with the leaders of some of the biggest brands in the world."

Nik Robinson
Creative Director & Founder, Good Citizens

Loading

Face-to-Face

Taking place annually in Dubai, The Retail Summit is a global, content-led event for c-level executives from across retail to come together to learn, connect and debate.

Bringing together +1000 of the brightest minds of the global retail community, it is the premier platform to shape the future of retail.

Online Inspiration

Providing you with a platform that facilitates discussion around the sector’s most controversial, seminal topics in an honest and authentic manner...straight to your desk!

Nearly 2000 people tuned in live to engage, listen and pose questions to peers at the inaugural online summit, which saw 91 speakers from retail, hospitality and F&B come together to debate and discuss the most pertinent issues.

Retail Insight

Including a live digital webinar series, dedicated to providing current, cutting-edge content from the world's leading retail and business minds.

These immersive and interactive webinars have seen leaders from PUMA, Pandora, New Balance, Tendam, Mercedes-Benz Italia, DVF, Gant plus many more, come together to discuss the issues, opportunities and challenges defining the retail industry.

sticky nav - physical summit event logo - 3 line logo

Uniting the retail world

Uniting The Retail World

Uniting The Retail World

Uniting The Retail World

Watch just some of the highlights from The Retail Summit 2022

Some of the many retail icons that spoke at The Retail Summit 2022

Attendees enjoyed an agenda in 2022 focused on the key issues facing the retail industry

We shared unrivalled networking opportunities

The Marketplace - Showcasing Innovation

Dedicated App – Connect Pre, During & Post Summit

Nook Pods – Dedicated space to enhance creativity & productivity

What previous visitors thought

With thanks to our partners

Bringing retail executives together to learn, network and grow