How Challenger Brands are Beating the Giants to Secure Retail Space and Drive Growth

08 Oct 2025
DTC Brands Summit
In today’s rapidly shifting retail landscape, challenger brands are finding new ways to break through, not just online, but by getting their products into key physical retail spaces and closer to consumers. This session explores how innovative brands are using data, technology, and creative partnerships to overcome inventory challenges, optimise fulfilment, drive operational efficiency  and create seamless omnichannel customer journeys 
Moderator
Gordon Glenister
Gordon Glenister, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Founder of Membership World and Employfluence - EMPLOYFLUENCE
Speakers
Chris Forbes
Chris Forbes, Co-Founder - THE CHEEKY PANDA
Rodrigio Almeida
Rodrigio Almeida, Head of UK E-Commerce - EMMA - THE SLEEP COMPANY