Africa's big 7
A networking breakfast presentation addressing the retail environment in South Africa and how to survive and thrive under new competition.
Join British and global retail expert Simon Mathers of SJM retail international, interviewed by award-winning former CNN correspondent Paul Tilsley, as he explores Walmart's entry into South Africa and the impact on Africa's retail chain.
Simon will address:
• How the big players Wal-Mart, Carrefour and Tesco have rolled out across Europe, the Middle East and Asia ...and how the local players faired and survived in the manic rush for market share.
• What he sees as the benefits and negatives of Wal-Mart's entry into the South African market ... and how this will impact on local retailers.
• Tips and advice from his international knowledge covering the must-do's that every retailer will have to action to survive if they are not already doing it- daring to be different and winning.
• He will share with you how smaller speciality stores can focus on a narrow but lucrative niche.
• Why South African retailers are unique compared with their counterparts in the rest of the world, acknowledging and emphasising the strengths and expert value of some South African retailers
• Simon and Paul will present a special segment on what the new business advantages of e/m commerce can give the South African retailers, including:
(i) International success stories in e/m Commerce and some insight into why once great companies who ignored this development are no longer around.
(ii) Talk through and demonstrate some of the latest mobile Apps, providing exceptional service to retail consumers in the UK and the rest of Europe .....and also share how new markets in the Middle East are racing ahead with this new sales and marketing technology.
Venue: Gallagher Three Gallagher Convention Centre Midrand, Johannesburg
Cost: R550 per person ex VAT
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Time:
08h30 for 09h00