Ragtrader Live: Melbourne returned to the city on August 31, with topics ranging from the resurgence of bricks-and-mortar trade to international expansion and supply chain strategies.
Major industry leaders took to the stage to outline their business strategies, as trade normalises following two years of covid disruptions.
The half-day conference saw keynote presentations from Target Australia GM Marketing Jamima White, Hype DC GM Liam Robson, The Volte creative director Kellie Hush, and She Lion founder Kate Dillon.
Each gave insights to recent business acheivements, from Target driving a complete brand transformation to She Lion's pheonix-like return as the company "faced death" in the midst of the pandemic.
In honour of Ragtrader's 50th year milestone in 2022, the event also featured a special awards presentation recognising industry leaders.
Country Road MD Elle Roseby, Accent Group CEO Daniel Agostinelli, Kookai MD Rob Cromb, Witchery marketing manager Jennifer Petropolous, The Social Outfit and The Munro Family were recognised for their contribution to the industry.
Ragtrader publisher Assia Benmedjdoub also hosted two panels themed around retail strategies and fashion sustainability.
Leading the first were eBay head of luxury Brooke Eichhorn, Reebok brand director Ashley Sampson, Superdry GM Antony Hampson, Munro Footwear Group CFO Marcus Barlett.
The second hosted Ripcurl ESG manager Shasta O’Loughlin, Country Road brand sustainability manager Fabia Pryor, Kmart head of sustainable development Rick Lambell, nne founder Nadia Bartel, David Jones head of womenswear Bridget Veals, and Kornit ANZ head of sales Phillip Rennel.