Tesco’s latest results for the year to 25 February 2012 show that UK revenues grew 5.3% to £42.2bn. Group chief executive Philip Clarke also revealed a £1bn investment drive to improve the shopping trip for customers.
IGD's 2012 Tesco Trade Briefing on 1 May is a crucial event in the calendar for current and potential Tesco suppliers, and will help you align yourself with the retailer's plans to ‘build a better Tesco’.
New for 2012
Afternoon streams led by Andrew Yaxley and John Scouler, Commercial Directors. This is your chance to hear from their Category Directors who will outline:
The operational priorities for the year ahead
The online opportunities with Tesco
Development plans for the Tesco brand, the importance of innovation and the quality journey of Tesco
An update on trial stores and new initiatives in store
The opportunities to tailor range by demographic and store format
The 2011 Tesco Trade Briefing sold out so book your place now to avoid disappointment.
Added value
Delegates will receive the very latest copy of our new Tesco Snapshot, one of a series of two-slide need-to-know presentations recently added to our online service Retail Analysis. These provide details of key trading priorities, latest innovations and a trading checklist, and have been hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘invaluable’ by subscribers. You’ll receive yours as soon as your booking is confirmed – so don’t delay, book now!
Please note, this event is designed for current or potential suppliers of food and goods for sale to Tesco. Tesco reserves the right to prioritise these suppliers for attendance.
Please note: No new bookings will be permitted on the day. Bookings for this event will close on Friday 27 April 2012.
CONFERENCE BEGINS
08.00
Registration & refreshments
OPTIONAL BREAKFAST SEMINAR
08.45
Dunnhumby: driving growth with Tesco through relevant ranges, merchandising, promotions and communications across channels
Dion Roberts, Commercial Director, dunnhumby
Session 1: Setting out the vision
09.30
Welcome and opening
John and Andrew open the conference and outline the themes of the day.
Andrew Yaxley, Commercial Director, Tesco John Scouler, Commercial Director, Tesco
09.40
Message from the Chief Executive
Through a video presentation, Philip summarises Tesco’s 2011/12 results and outlines his vision for Tesco’s UK business and what this means for suppliers.
Philip Clarke, Group Chief Executive, Tesco
09.50
The UK Business Plan
Andrew Yaxley, Commercial Director, Tesco John Scouler, Commercial Director, Tesco
10.00
The economic perspective
James provides an update on the current and future economic environment and what this means for British shoppers, Tesco and its supply base.
James Walton, Chief Economist, IGD
10.25
The Tesco difference
David shares how Tesco is flexing its marketing strategy to meet the needs of customers. He will also share how Tesco is communicating with customers across the full breadth of the offer, how Clubcard is being used to drive loyalty and the opportunities this creates for suppliers.
David Wood, UK Marketing Director, Tesco
10.50
Refreshment break
Session 2: Priorities ahead
11.30
Operational priorities ahead
Tony outlines the priorities for retail and distribution, sharing how suppliers can work with Tesco to better serve the needs of customers.
Tony Hoggett, Managing Director Superstores, Tesco
11.50
The Tesco food strategy
Andrew and John share Tesco’s UK food strategy; how this fits with the overall UK goals, where it wants to be in three years time and what this means for suppliers.
Andrew Yaxley, Commercial Director, Tesco John Scouler, Commercial Director, Tesco
12.20
Tesco Values Awards
Andrew and John will unveil the 2012 Supplier Values Awards and outline what the winners have done to stand out from the rest.
Andrew Yaxley, Commercial Director, Tesco John Scouler, Commercial Director, Tesco
Delegates can network over lunch with the Tesco commercial directors, category directors, senior buying and technical teams as well as buying managers, with more networking opportunities than ever before at this event.
Clear meeting points will be set up for the following specific categories. Click on the links to see the list of buyers attending within each category:
In this NEW SESSION for 2012, delegates can attend one of two streams, led by Andrew Yaxley and John Scouler.
In each session, the Commercial Directors will be joined by their Category Directors to outline:
The operational priorities for the year ahead
The online opportunities with Tesco
Development plans for the Tesco brand, the importance of innovation and the quality journey of Tesco
An update on trial stores and new initiatives in store
The opportunities to tailor range by demographic and store format
Fresh Food SESSION
14.15
Led by Andrew Yaxley, Commercial Director, Tesco
Derek Lawlor, Category Director Meat, Fish, Poultry and Eggs, Tesco David Cox, Category Director Dairy, Tesco Richard Marris, Category Director Produce, Tesco Sean McCurley, Category Director Convenience, Tesco Neil Franklin, Category Director Frozen, Tesco Nick Tatum, Category Director Bakery, Tesco
15.25
Q&A with Andrew and the category directors
15.45
Closing words and Fresh Foods Values Awards
Packaged Food SESSION
14.15
Led by John Scouler, Commercial Director, Tesco
David McKight, Category Director Grocery, Tesco Ashwin Prasad, Category Director Household & Pet, Tesco John Farrell, Category Director H&B / Baby, Tesco Sam Nundy, Senior Marketing Manager, Tesco Dan Jago, Category Director BWS, Tesco
15.25
Q&A with John and the category directors
15.45
Closing words and Packaged Values Awards
16.15
Drinks reception hosted by the commercial and category directors (optional)
17.15
Close
Excellent to hear Richard Brasher talk about the new way of working through greater collaboration
The presentations covered a broad range of topics which was very interesting
Good to hear directly from the new UK board
Great insight into how Tesco wish to do business in the future and their key strategic aims
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