Retail Appointment April 2017 | Page 2

WHAT’S ON APRIL/MAY 2017 1 2 3 4 5 5-6 April VM & Display show Business Design Centre, London The VM & Display show covers everything within visual merchandising and display from mannequins, print, display services, props, design, graphics, lighting, fabrics and every- thing in between. It is a great event for retailers, designers, those in the leisure and en- tertainment industry or those who use visual merchandising to promote their products or services. 6 7 25 April 8 Completely Retail Marketplace Old Billingsgate Market 9 10 11 The Completely Retail Marketplace is a one day, unique event focusing on leasing prop- erties. With 100 fully furnished and branded stalls, it provides an opportunity for agents, landlords and retailers to network, as well as enabling retail deals. The location provides a flexible and lively environment, in addition to an online facility allowing attendees to contact other delegates and book meetings in advance. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8-9 May Retail Business Technology Expo Westfield White City, London The Retail Business Technology Expo is for European businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. The event showcases the latest products, services and solutions in the market. It also offers numerous conferences and seminars where attendees can learn about upcoming changes and developments in the industry, along with the solutions and strategies needed in response to them. On offer will also be solutions that can help European retailers to boost productivity, and enhance the customer experience. 19 20 8-9 May 21 Retail Design Expo Olympia Exhibition Centre 22 23 24 25 The Retail Design Expo brings together the best of retail design, visual merchandising, branding and in-store experience. Showcasing solutions from designers, architects, shopfitters and specialist contractors, there are numerous networking opportunities, student awards, trends experts, a designer pavilion and more. The event also aids in providing platforms to give attendees inspiration, ideas, innovation and potential new suppliers from around the world. There are over 75 free sessions available over the two days. 26 27 17 May 28 29 The Retail Conference Nottingham Conference Centre 30 The 10th annual Retail Conference is an event for all those who are responsible for en- suring that stores deliver a consistent, cohesive customer experience, appropriately representing their retail brand, in an efficient and profitable manner. 31 April 2017