KEY THEMES FOR 2025

AGENDA SETTING CONTENT

TRS 2025 agenda analyses and comprehensively tackles the critical challenges and diverse opportunities facing retailers across the world.

Via snappy TED-Style presentations, ground-breaking keynotes and orchestrated panel discussions, the 2025 Agenda will intrigue, spark conversation and challenge thinking to drive this dynamic industry forward.

IMMERSIVE CONTENT FOR LEADERS
TO LEARN AND IMPACT CHANGE

Constructed around 5 content pillars, each theme will be comprehensively explored providing never heard before anecdotes and tangible best-practice insights to challenge thinking and in-still innovation.

Regional Playbooks for Retail Expansion

Expanding into new markets requires tailored strategies. This theme delves into the nuances of retail growth across diverse regions, offering insights into market-specific challenges, opportunities, and the best approaches for successful regional expansion.

Conscious Commerce

In an era where sustainability and ethics drive consumer decisions, Conscious Commerce addresses the demand for meaningful change in retail. This theme explores ESG, neurodiversity, and corporate responsibility, showcasing pathways to build resilient, inclusive businesses.

Brand Narratives

More than just products, brands today create culture. Brand Narratives tells brands stories of their collaborations, strategic location choices, and the rise of experiential retail, illustrating how they can forge lasting connections and stay relevant in an evolving marketplace.

Tech Evolution

With rapid advancements, retail technology is at a turning point. From AI integration to smart tech solutions, Tech Evolution addresses the tools and strategies that set leading brands apart, empowering retailers to future-proof their operations.

Next-Gen Retail

For retailers aiming to stay ahead, Next-Gen Retail explores the future landscape, from Gen Alpha and Gen Z dynamics to omnichannel strategies and supply chain innovations. This theme tackles the shifts shaping tomorrow’s retail environment and the agility needed to succeed.