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20 August 2024

Paris Retail Week: The Must-Attend Event for Omnichannel Commerce in France!

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The Comexposium group

Paris Retail Week is the major meeting place for omnichannel commerce, and this year again, this flagship event of the retail ecosystem promises three intense days of business, networking, and conferences. From September 17 to 19, 2024, meet us in Paris at Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 7.3, to explore industry trends, discover innovations, and find concrete solutions tailored to retailers’ needs.

The Comexposium group

The Comexposium group is one of the leading event organisers worldwide, creating events that bring communities together to discover and explore businesses, passions and interests. Comexposium organises more than 150 professional and general public events, covering more than 10 sectors of activity such as agri-food, retail, fashion and leisure. The group connects 48,000 exhibitors and 3.5 million visitors, 365 days a year. Creating experiences and encounters between individuals, Comexposium enables its communities to be connected all year round through an effective and targeted omni-channel approach.

“As you know, the role of Paris Retail Week is to support you in your thinking, choices, and decisions. In this world shaken by crises and conflicting demands from consumers, brands need to rethink and adapt their strategies.”

Arnaud Gallet, General Director of the event.

The 2023 edition was rich in discoveries, exchanges, and meetings, with retailers turning out in full force!

>> Key figures of the event

  • 20,000 participants strolled through the aisles,
  • 370 exhibitors, including brands and solution providers, were present,
  • 200 inspiring conference sessions and enriching workshops punctuated the event,
  • 9 Innovation Awards were presented to recognize the best retail innovations,
  • 40 startups gathered in the event’s startup village.

 

Artificial or human, digital or managerial, let’s explore Retail Intelligence in all its forms at the next edition of Paris Retail Week!

>> The 2024 theme: RETAILIGENCE

While some brands have already joined the race, for others, entering the new era of “Retailigence” is an urgent need. Given this field of possibilities, it is essential to understand the limits and inherent risks of AI, whether generative or applied. Seen as a threat by some or as a growth lever by others, AI will continue to be at the heart of discussions and will be the flagship theme of this year’s event! Come explore all these perspectives at Paris Retail Week!

>> Key Highlights Not to Miss!

  • Equipmag: Join the one-stop-shop for retail. In 2024, Equipmag merges with Paris Retail Week to offer the largest event dedicated to 360 retail. Omnichannel is now the norm, seamlessly integrating traditional distribution and e-commerce.
  • Conferences & Workshops: Attend over 40 plenary sessions across three days, participate in round tables, mentoring sessions, sponsored keynotes, and discover more than 150 Solution Workshops led by market experts and exhibitors.
  • Innovation Tours: These guided tours, organized in partnership with Univers Retail, are designed to facilitate your visit and allow you to discover exhibitors’ latest innovations based on key industry challenges.
  • Startup Village: Explore innovative solutions proposed by over 40 startups. This space, organized in partnership with La Retail Tech, will highlight dynamic young companies in retail. A pitch contest and various presentations will animate the village.
  • Business Meetings: In 2023, more than 700 pre-qualified meetings were scheduled between visitors and exhibitors. Take advantage of this opportunity to build fruitful business relationships.
  • Retail Night: Organized by Paris Retail Week, this convivial evening is the perfect occasion to network and connect with retail professionals in a relaxed setting.

>> 8 Key Business Challenges Represented by Mentors

Paris Retail Week addresses the key challenges of retail by offering content tailored to the needs of retailers and e-merchants around 8 business issues. These will be highlighted during “mentoring keynotes” where experts in these fields will share their knowledge with the audience!

Omnichannel Commerce:

Lisa NAKAM – General Manager – JONAK Implementing an omnichannel strategy is now essential to optimize customer knowledge, journeys, stock management, and team cohesion. How to successfully implement your omnichannel components?

Store Design & Equipment:

Cyril AYROLES – Construction Director – MC DONALD’S France Analyzing the life cycle of existing layouts, choosing materials, durability, maintenance ergonomics… How to design, modernize, and make stores more sustainable and energy-efficient?

Logistics:

Marion RIFFARD – Supply Chain Director – COURIR The entire logistics sphere and its data now represent an incredible potential for optimization and security. It’s the winning duo for an optimal customer experience!

CSR:

Bertrand SWIDERSKI – CSR Director – CARREFOUR Brands must rethink their models, their offers, but also their products. The consumer is an integral part of this transformation equation, how to interact with them and with what tools?

Marketplaces:

Amandine DE SOUZA – General Manager – LEBONCOIN Having a strong DNA has never been more crucial for the survival of a brand. This strategy is also valid in the world of marketplaces, where the diversity of the offer and the coherence of the seller selection must often go hand in hand.

New Payments:

Arnaud BODZON – Head of Payment – LVMH Group In a context where retailers face increasing challenges, mastering payment data is essential to ensure transaction security and efficiency and prevent fraud. How to turn challenges into opportunities with data and AI?

Customer Experience:

 Matthieu CARON – Global Customer Care & Experience Director – L’Oréal Luxe It is essential for brands to reposition the customer at the heart of their strategy and ensure consistent and impactful experiences. Is the time for sustainable and value-generating customer-centricity about to arrive?

Data & AI:

 Laura TOLEDANO – General Manager – ZALANDO AI has already proven its effectiveness, and generative AI, more recent, is causing an industrial revolution. Collecting and qualifying data is essential. What are the uses to scale your business and improve the customer experience?

17-18-19 september 2024

Let’s meet at the Paris Retail Week!

Paris Retail Week 2024 promises to be an edition rich in opportunities and innovations. Don’t miss this must-attend event for all retail professionals. Whether you are looking for new ideas, strategic partnerships, or advanced technological solutions, Paris Retail Week is the place to be. Join us to contribute to the evolution of omnichannel commerce!