Leading advisors on consumer complexity, Circana, is gathering professionals in retail, FMCG, industry associations, media and creative agencies, for a full debrief on what the current market looks like and what to expect in 2025.
The State of the Industry event, which takes place on Thursday, 14 November 2024, will focus on core issues such as the economy, retail recovery and revival, changing consumer expectations (including the impacts of international events) and increasing efficiency through new technology.
The speakers for the event include:
- Nick Tuffley, Chief Economist, ASB Bank
- Paul Hinds, Managing Director APAC, Circana
- Alistair Leathwood, Head of Analytics, Insights and Media APAC, Circana
- Daniel Bone, Insights Director – Australia, Circana
- Debbie Simpson-Pudney, Head of Retail and S&I – New Zealand, Circana
- Julie Bramley, Insights Director – New Zealand, Circana
- Paul Brooks, General Manager, Coles Media.
The event will focus on Australia and New Zealand with dedicated breakout sessions for each region to ensure targeted insights into each market.
In 2025, macroeconomic stabilisation will likely underpin improved Australian retail performance. However, cost recovery is still vital for suppliers, and consumer spending remains squeezed. To help plan, and identify growth opportunities the Australian overview will cover the following topics:
- Easing economic burden and what it means for retail.
- Why now is a ‘pivot-point’ to reset plans and priorities.
- The state of play by FMCG channel.
- The impact of societal polarisation and fragmentation.
- Driving growth through affordability, wellness, at-home occasions and digital commerce.
- Growth leaders: brands and associated themes driving out-sized growth
- What next for sustainability after cost-of-living displacement.
Circana Managing Director APAC Paul Hinds expects attendance to be higher than ever with increasing pressure on retailers to compete in the marketplace and deliver what consumers want.
“The State of the Industry event is fast becoming an essential date on the calendar for brands and retailers as it provides an update on the health and future of the industry.
“Our expert speakers deliver real-time insights to assist in planning for the year ahead and ensuring organisations are prepared to tackle the challenges. The insights shared during this event have not been released elsewhere so attendance is crucial to keep a finger on the pulse of the industry,” Mr Hinds said.
The keynote to be delivered by Coles Media General Manager Paul Brooks will highlight the challenges and opportunities across retail media including the evolving grocery landscape, media sector performance, global trends and leveraging unique assets and industry outlooks.
The event will take place online via a highly interactive platform providing a unique experience for delegates to learn and engage with the industry. All registered attendees will receive a recording of the two-and-a-half-hour webinar following the event.
Register here: https://registration.crowdcomms.com/soi2024.
Media are invited to attend the event, secure registration here: https://registration.crowdcomms.com/soi2024.
To receive the recording following the event, delegates must be registered prior to Thursday, 14 November 2024.
Details
Date: Thursday, 14 November
Time: 9am to 11:30am AEDT
Location: Online.
