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RetailX Events expands portfolio to 17 for 2025

Last year was “a bit of a tornado” for Shane Ahari-White, vice president of events at InternetRetailing and creator of RetailX Events. In 2024, the division launched eight distinctive events addressing some of the most prescient topics in retail. Not one to shy away from a challenge, in 2025 Ahari-White will manage a portfolio of […]

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RETAIL MEDIAX: Greg Deacon at Snappy Shopper – the challenge of silos in brand structures

In the modern retail landscape, the rise of digital advertising has brought about a major shift in how brands engage with consumers, writes Greg Deacon, vice president of media ads, groups and business development at Snappy Shopper. Retail media networks (RMNs), which allow brands to advertise directly on retail platforms, are increasingly becoming a powerful […]

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Interviews

DIGITAL MARKETING EVOLUTION: Michele Lo Forte at Breitling

Ahead of his panel appearance at Digital Marking Evolution, Michele Lo Forte of Breitling, explains why brands can not fully automate the luxury experience, as it “is about emotion”. With the retail industry rapidly embracing digital transformation, how do you see these changes shaping the future of retail, and in what ways are you leveraging new technology […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS: Freya Shah at Lastminute.com

RetailX Events spoke to Freya Shah, social media content manager at Lastminute.com ahead of a packed panel at Social Media Masters this May. How do you stay ahead of changing social media algorithms to ensure your content remains visible and engaging?Trying to beat social media algorithms can feel overwhelming as they change so frequently. Instead of chasing […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS: Irene Muller at Joolz

Social media is noisy. Parenthood is noisier. That’s why we, at Joolz, embrace the chaos and create our own space where parents feel seen, heard, and maybe even inspired. Because for us, it’s never just about selling strollers. It’s about helping parents in every phase navigate through the wild world of parenthood. The sleepless nights, […]

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AMAZON SELLeRS SUMMIT: Ernesto Rojas at Sons

Ahead of the brand new Amazon Sellers Summit, Ernesto Rojas, head of marketplaces at Sons, spoke to RetailX Events.  Taking a long-term view, what impact do you think Amazon’s increasing ecommerce dominance will have on direct-to-consumer (DTC) industry strategies?Amazon’s dominance, as well as that of other marketplaces, should not be seen as a threat to direct-to-consumer […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS: Janis Thomas at Look Fabulous Forever

Tech integration, customer experience, experimentation and asking the right questions. In our first Behind the Brand interview, Janis Thomas, managing director at Look Fabulous Forever shares her views on how brands can adapt and thrive in a fast evolving retail environment.  Thomas will be speaking at RetailX events Social Media Masters this May and is a member of […]

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RETAIL MEDIAX: Greg Deacon at Snappy Shopper

Greg Deacon, vice president of media ads, groups and business development at Snappy Shopper talks to us about the rise of Quick Commerce, building long-term customer relationships, and the revolutionary impact of AI and Machine Learning on retail media. Deacon will also be speaking at Retail MediaX this May.  What emerging opportunities do you see in retail media that can drive […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS: Christophe Tavlaridis at Groupe SEB

Ahead of a panel titled The Role of Influencer Marketing at the first Social Media Masters event this May, Christophe Tavlaridis, global social media & influence marketing manager at Groupe SEB, speaks to RetailX Events about the impact of content. How do you stay ahead of changing social media algorithms to ensure your content remains visible and engaging?Social platforms communicate regularly on […]

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SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERS: Laura Damm

Ahead of a packed panel – Data-Driven Success: Mastering Social Media Insights – at the first Social Media Masters event, Laura Damm, senior marketing and communications specialist, talks to RetailX Events about blending hype with meaning. How do you stay ahead of changing social media algorithms to ensure your content remains visible and engaging?Algorithms are unpredictable, so instead of chasing every […]

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AMAZON SELLERS SUMMIT: Sahiba Sachdeva

Ahead of the Unlocking profitability and sustainable growth panel at the first Amazon Sellers Summit – held on 14 May 2025 – Sahiba Sachdeva, current head of Amazon Europe ecommerce at Reckitt, explains why brand identity is the single most important and powerful asset when selling on marketplaces. Taking a long-term view, what impact do you think Amazon’s increasing […]

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