World Retail Congress opens with over 600 global leaders

24 Mar '14

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Forward thinking retailers are leveraging vast amounts of data they possess and building analytical muscle to enable targeted marketing, tailored assortments, and effective pricing and promotions.”

The Congress will also celebrate two retail veterans with the presentation of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Jack Ma, Executive Chairman of the Alibaba Group and Sudhitham Chirathivat, former Executive Chairman of Central Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Jasmine International Public Company tomorrow.

Jack Ma has been instrumental in shaping Chinese online ventures and was the first Chinese entrepreneur to appear on the cover of Forbes Magazine. Sudhitham Chirathivat is equally valued for his contributions to the retail industry in Thailand, where he embarked on his retail career as an Assistant Store Manager in 1974.

Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of the World Retail Congress Asia Pacific commented: “The World Retail Congress Asia Pacific is the largest gathering of retail leaders in Asia, providing an invaluable platform for global retail heads to exchange ideas and tackle some of the key issues facing the industry.

E-commerce is set to be a major theme for this year’s event as retailers look at how they can stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape. This year’s Congress is set to be an outstanding event and we look forward to seeing the different industry insights that will emerge.”

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