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UK grocery wholesaling has proved highly resilient and adaptable in face of the challenges of the last few years.

As the key channel of supply to a huge range of consumer-facing outlets, from retail to catering and beyond, wholesaling continues to provide key opportunities for suppliers seeking to maximise their reach in the UK market.

In a sector now more competitive than ever, wholesale businesses are evolving quickly with the impact of new technology and the development of innovative means of customer engagement, to build more effective and targeted avenues of ‘sell-through’ to drive sales. But how close are you to their future plans? How well aligned are you to their strategies and their ways of working?

IGD's first ever two-day Wholesale Summit puts the focus firmly on this part of the market and offers you and your team an unrivalled opportunity to get fully briefed by the sector’s leading players.

With market and shopper insight from the IGD team, a keynote address from one of the UK’s leading FMCG suppliers and a champagne reception, there's no better opportunity to network and build stronger relationships with key operators.

This event is exclusively aimed at suppliers and manufacturers working with the participating operators.
 

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Session led by Charles Wilson, chief executive, Guy Farrant, managing director and Andrew Thompson, commercial director.

Martin Williams, managing director, will lead the session supported by Chris Doyle, business development director, John Searle, trading director, Andrew Thewlis, finance director and Sam Wilcox, group vice chairman.

Bill Laird, managing director, will lead the Today’s session supported by John Kinney, retail director, John Baines, trading director and Matthew Oxley, trading director foodservice. The team will also be joined on stage by senior representatives from Heineken and Heinz.

Session led by Younus Sheikh, managing director Bestway Cash and Carry, David Gilroy, controller Bestway Group, Martin Race, operations director Batleys Ltd and James Hall, business development controller Bestway Cash and Carry.

Speakers to be confirmed

Also speaking on the day:

 

Additional participants and full programme details will be announced shortly.

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Here are five great reasons for you to attend:

This event is aimed exclusively at suppliers and manufacturers looking for an in-depth understanding of key operators Booker, Bestway, Landmark Wholesale, P&H and Today's Group

Over two days, hear the leaders of each business outline their priorities and plans for the year ahead so that you can develop your approach accordingly

Listen to an opening address from one of the UK's leading FMCG suppliers on the importance and value of the wholesaling sector

Get up to speed with the channel's performance and outlook from the IGD team

A unique opportunity to network with key contacts and build stronger relationships with each of these major customers

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Find out the benefits of becoming an IGD member here.

Can't make both days? Why not share with a colleague? To find out how please contact us.

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Venue Details:

 
     
 

British Museum
Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3DG

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Cancellations and name changes to be confirmed in writing

Over 30 days notice

- Full refund

15-30 days notice

- 50% refund

Less than 15 days notice

- No refund/transfers

 
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GBP £ 500 £ 750 N/A
EUR € 600 € 900 N/A
Additional Information:

Early bird discount offer expires on 31 May 2012. Prices displayed ex-VAT. Fee includes briefing papers (subject to availability) refreshments & lunch. This session is promoted by IGD as agent for IGD Services Ltd. Cheques need to be made payable to 'IGD Services Ltd.' IGD reserves the right to alter any element of the programme, such as speakers, times and venue, should the need arise.
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