bringing business to business

95%
of retailers indicated they would attend the next event

86%
of all attendees found it more beneficial than a trade show

90%
confirmed they met with the right people
The third in the series of OpenRoom’s convenience retail forums for the UK & Ireland
Owners and senior retail personnel from 35 multiple c-stores met with 44 supplier companies. The opening sessions featured a keynote from David Shukri of the Institute of Grocery Distribution and a panel session with contributions from 99p Stores, Euro Garages, SPAR UK and North East Convenience Stores.

Hussain Lalani
99p Stores
Panellist, Hussain Lalani, 99p Stores
Managing Director of one of the UK's fastest growing retail companies

Naveen Vadhera
North East Convenience Stores
Panellist, Naveen Vadhera, North East Convenience Stores
Managing Director of award-winning c-store group.

Ian Taylor
Head of Retail, SPAR UK
Panellist, Ian Taylor, Head of Retail, SPAR UK
Responsible for developng the neighbourhood convenience store format.
Testimonials
Buying Director, Rippleglen
Extremely interesting - and hopefully some of the contacts will help move our business forward.
Managing Director, Simply Fresh
It was truly worthwhile; we got a lot out of being there. Some great suppliers and retailers, and much business was secured.
Partner, Winckworth Sherwood
An excellent event. The format works well for us; we enjoy meeting up with existing clients and we get the opportunity to make new contacts.
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