Panel: Power Dialogue: Trends and Growth Opportunities in the Retail Sector

15 Sept 2025
Al Multaqua Ballroom
Expert Stage
  • Examining opportunities for local retailers and new entrants
  • Utilizing customer data to design and deliver a profitable outcome
  • How can private label support the growth of the retail strategy?
  • Strategies in place to increase traffic and sales with an overall goal of creating an enhanced customer experience
  • How can generative AI streamline and elevate the retail sector?
  • With the substantial growth of discounters, what impact will they make?
  • Through continuously dealing with shifting demands, what is the future of the retail landscape?             
Speakers
Rod Maxfield
Rod Maxfield, Head of Marketing - Retail, Distribution & Manufacturing, Choithrams - Choithrams
Umesh Chopra
Umesh Chopra, Market Intelligence Head - Sharjah Cooperative Society
Vishal Das
Vishal Das, Vice President, Group Category - Big Basket Group
Tareq Alaswad
Tareq Alaswad, Board Member & Chief Operating Officer - Farm
Joanne Black
Joanne Black, Commercial Manager - Fresh - Spinneys