In an era of rising prices, reducing store costs is crucial for retailers to beat the downturn.

Addressing energy, rents and staffing, this one day event is designed to offer valuable insight into how to streamline your store processes.

Leading retailers will reveal the strategies and innovations to cut costs without cutting corners and increase your profit margin in times of uncertainty.

Highlights include:

  • Matalan unveil their risk-based model to cost cutting and demonstrate how a holistic approach can maximise cost reductions

  • Boots reveal how to engage staff on the importance on controlling costs to reduce discretionary spend

  • Minimise the cost of your property portfolio and maximise the value of your store location with critical insight from Vodafone, Jessops and Staples

  • ASDA highlight the importance of a comprehensive costs overview in order to create in-store savings

  • Benchmark your cost base to pin-point areas for improvement and raise your game; Mosaic Fashions explain how

In a tumultuous retail environment it is essential that discretionary spend is reduced to a minimum and a cost aware culture is instilled throughout the business.

Addressing store productivity will ensure you can tackle problem areas before they arise and sustain your business for the future.

Expert speakers already confirmed include:

Martin Leeming, General Merchandise Director, ASDA
Nicky Hill, HR Director Stores, Boots
Sam Duffy, Finance Director, Boutique: Karen Millen and Coast, Mosaic Fashions
Gordon McLardy, Head of Business Risk, Matalan Retail
Mike Jeans, Regional Controller, Matalan Retail
Andy Bangs, Head of Property, Jessops
Robert Lewin, Property Director, Vodafone UK
Claire Blunt, Finance Director, Staples UK Retail