24-26 JUNE 2018 Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg South Africa
It’s all about customer experience
THE SHOPPER MARKETPLACE
Africa is one of the most exciting retail markets in the world
With a fast growing middle class and increasing disposal incomes, Africa has more than one billion potential consumers and the market is set to top one trillian dollars annually. Now home to well over a billion people and an estimated 350 million middleclass consumers, Africa has one of the world’s largest and fastest developing markets in the world. The total African retail market is now worth more than US$800 billion – South Africa alone is worth an estimated
US$50 billion, growing at an average of 4% every year since 2010. A rich culture of change combined with economic growth makes retail an exciting place to be, but to keep on top and compete effectively, marketers must have their eye on the future. With an exhibition floor full leading suppliers, retail solutions offers new ideas, exciting innovations and cutting edge technology shaping the shopper marketplace.
South Africa’s informal retail sector is undervalued: 140,000 traditional trade outlets worth $5.9 bn annually and growing at 8% a year
*Dion Chang, Flux Trends‘ strategist
THE SHOW A tailor made solution for modern retail in 2018... and beyond
Retail Solutions 2018 is an event created to meet the specific and growing needs of retail and brand operators, owners and managers. Taking place next to SAITEX, which has for 25 years attracted retail buyers of global products, Retail Solutions will provide suppliers and service providers with everything a retailer or brand needs to attract, engage and retain customers whether online, or through physical outlets. Each year the event attracts professionals from across the retail sector, including major brands, retailers, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and shopping malls.
The majority are responsible for in-store and pop products, payment and booking systems, fit out, displays, retail technology, visual merchandising and more. And Retail Solutions is the first event to focus on retailers everyday needs. Not just an exhibition, free-to-attend seminars include sessions presented by industry leaders examining trends in the industry, new technology and the future of retailing. Retail Solutions gives a single forum for new ideas, exciting innovations and the cutting edge technology that shapes the retail marketplace of the future.
WHO VISITS Owners, managers and operators of retail stores, shopping malls, passenger terminals, hotels, cafes, offices and more will find all of their needs met at Retail Solutions
RETAIL SECTOR
VISITOR JOB TITLES
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Accessories and Jewellery Childrenswear DIY Electricals Fashion and footwear Garden centres Health and beauty Leisure Homewares and furnishing Hotels and resorts Music and video Pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants Pharmacy Quick service retail Shopping centres and terminals Speciality and luxury goods Sports arenas Supermarkets Theme parks, cinemas and museums Venues
Architects, designers & developers Brand marketing managers Business development managers eCommerce managers EPoS managers Financial directors IT directors Logistics managers Managing directors Marketing managers/directors Multichannel trading directors Operations management Owners & operators Retail manager/directors Retail systems managers Security directors Supply chain directors Heads of Digital Customer experience directors Merchandising managers
Retail in South Africa is expected to undergo a massive boom in digital and mobile technology within in the next two years, reshaping customer behaviour and relationships with brands
*Oracle, Jan 2018 report
WHO EXHIBITS Retail Solutions 2018 offers a showcase for exhibitors who provide the latest retail innovations, technology and in-store solutions. Companies offering any products not limited to the listing below will have access to clients and new business.
OPERATING EQUIPMENT
ECOMMERCE SOLUTIONS
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Security systems Point of sale systems Payment systems Omni channel solutions Cloud solutions Audio visual equipment Auto vending machines ATM equipment & payment kiosks Smart safe’s and cash management solutions
Online platforms & ecommerce environments Fulfillment solutions (logistics) Turn-key solutions providers Payment portals Ecommerce security software Software solutions Digital marketing firms
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
IN-STORE SOLUTIONS
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Store design Surface coverings Shop fittings & fixtures Retail lighting solutions Air conditioning & refrigeration
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Intra-logistics solutions Warehouse facilities Warehouse space brokers
Electronic shelf Labels Digital signage Visual merchandising solutions RFID solutions Barcode scanners POS display Brand activation agencies
A SHOW PACKED WITH FEATURES SHOPPER EXPERIENCE Leading suppliers showcase the perfect ‘experience’ environment on the exhibition floor. Exhibitors will be able to get involved with important product placement.
CONFERENCE A programme of essential sessions covering latest and future customer buying trends, latest innovations and opportunities will ensure visitors are armed with the up to date information and ideas to keep them at the cutting edge.
70% of shoppers have their smartphones in hand for comparison
*Dion Chang, Flux Trends‘ strategist
LIVE PITCH If you have a dynamic new or innovative product, you can present it live on the exhibition floor and potentially attract clients to whom you may never usually have access.
MEET THE PURCHASER A highly valuable B2B programme of networking events, which will ensure you get maximum access to visitors with whom can build leads.
A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN
3.1 million AUDIENCE REACH
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990
thousand DIGITAL INVITATIONS
23 thousand SMS INVITATIONS
SAITEX 2017 STATISTICS
YOUR ROI IS OUR TOP PRIORITY Retail Solutions has a ready-made audience from across the continent, hungry for ideas to increase sales. Our partner event SAITEX has been bringing buyers and sellers together in this market for 24 years. We’ve built an unrivalled database of buying and
procurement specialists and created longstanding partnerships with key industry organisations. The annual marketing campaign now reaches senior buyers across the entire African retail and trade ecosystem including multi-nationals, major brands, chain stores and supermarkets through to independent operators.
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TRADE PUBLICATION PARTNERS
SUPPORTERS Media partners
Supporting partners
Knowledge partner
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TO BOOK A STAND OR FIND OUT MORE
CONTACT US:
24 - 26 June 2018
Paul Ramncwana Exhibition Sales Manager T: +27 (0) 11 783 7250
Brad Hook Commercial Director T: 27 (0) 11 783 7250
E: PaulRamncwana@dmgeventsme.com
E: BradHook@dmgeventsme.com
Fran Lupton Conference Manager T: +27 (0) 11 783 7250 E: FranLupton@dmgeventsme.com
Sean Osterloh Marketing Manager T: +27 (0) 11 783 7250 E: SeanOsterloh@dmgeventsme.com
www.retailsolutions.com
Johannesburg South Africa
THE FUTURE OF RETAIL
24-26 JUNE 2018 Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg South Africa
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