At Hub this summer visitors will be treated to a host of live
events, demonstrations and free workshops.
Highlights include:
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The Retail
Workshops
| Each day at HUB, Thierry Bayle from Management One will present
a series of specialist free seminars. Thierry has 20 years
assisting independent retailers on their two greatest assets -
stock, and people, and is an expert on improving cash flow and
profits and getting customers into stores. |
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| Extreme Soul Business will be running a series of panel
discussions about the trends and innovations in their
field. They will provide an insight into how various aspects
of the industry are progressing and provide an open forum for
debate and discussion by encouraging questions and answers from the
audience. The panels and interviews will be coordinated by Huw
Neale, Managing Director of Extreme Soul Business. |
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Catch any or all of the sessions which are repeated over
the two days:
Tuesday 10th August:
11.30am - 12.00pm
The art and science of buying - how to forecast sales at
90% accuracy:
Speaker: Thierry Bayle from Management One
The owner / buyer knows what to buy, what is more difficult is
the science, or how much, and when to bring it in. Designed to
increase sales and minimise discounts, this workshop includes:
- Why you need to analyse by product type and not by brand
- How to improve profitability
- How to minimise discounts and markdowns
- Ho to improve cash flow and profitability
- How to identify new marketing or promotional ideas
12.30pm-1.00pm
Panel Discussion: Eco Trends and Innovations for Action
Sports Apparel
Speakers: Kris Barber - Dirtball, Rob and Mart Drake-knight -
Rapanui
Themes for discussion:
- What makes an eco-friendly brand
- What retailers need to be aware of
- Future Trends
Coordinated by Huw Neale, Managing Director of Extreme Soul
Business
3.00 - 3.30pm
Eliminating excuses for failure
Speaker: Thierry Bayle from Management One
Business may be tough, but you are here to succeed. Learn the
top 5 areas of the business where you can identify new ideas and
bring back to the shop a better and smarter way to work, for
increased sales and cash flow. Thierry Bayle covers stock planning,
effective buying, leadership, management and marketing issues, and
will respond directly to issues affecting your business
currently.
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Wednesday 11th August:
11.30am - 12.00pm
The art and science of buying - how to forecast sales at
90% accuracy
Speaker: Thierry Bayle from Management One
The owner / buyer knows what to buy, what is more difficult is
the science, or how much, and when to bring it in. Designed to
increase sales and minimise discounts, this workshop includes:
- Why you need to analyse by product type and not by brand
- How to improve profitability
- How to minimise discounts and markdowns
- Ho to improve cash flow and profitability
- How to identify new marketing or promotional ideas
12.30-1.00pm
Panel Discussion: Distributors and Coming through the
Economic Climate
Speakers: Ant Baker - K66, Nic Baker - K66
Themes for discussion:
- Adapting to the economic environment
- The future role of the distributor with the increase in online
commerce and direct to consumer sales
- The role athletes play within brand promotion
Coordinated by Huw Neale, Managing Director of Extreme Soul
Business.
2.30 - 3.00pm
Eliminating excuses for failure
Speaker: Thierry Bayle from Management One
Business may be tough, but you are here to succeed. Learn the top 5
areas of the business where you can identify new ideas and bring
back to the shop a better and smarter way to work, for increased
sales and cash flow. Thierry Bayle covers stock planning, effective
buying, leadership, management and marketing issues, and will
respond directly to issues affecting your business currently.
If you have any key areas you would like him to address at the
session please email your thoughts to lucy@hubtradeshow.com or Thierry@managementoneuk.com
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King Ramps Skate Demos
CALLING ALL SKATE STORES!
Bring your teams down to HUB for a "store jam" on the King
mini-ramp on Tuesday 10th August. Riders have the opportunity to
win cash and glory for themselves and their stores.
Download this
form to register your riders
