5th November
An early start this morning, I had a full packed day ahead Chairing the inaugural Future Retail Conference, my second such role in the last few weeks...a new career maybe? I met
Some old friends its always great to catch up...it makes me feel like I've never been away.
The conference was a great success and I felt at home in my new role. There were some great speakers and an array of brands spanning from the US and Europe to across the Middle East including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, Boutique 1, adidas, List, Campo Marzio and a live link in from Chicago with Gordon Segal, Founder of US retailer Crate & Barrel.
The panel sessions were enlightening and thought provoking and I was
complimented several times on my speaking and moderating skills.
The Conference ended with my infamous on-the-couch interview with Carmine Rotondaro, Global Real Estate Director for the PPR Group, who I will be seeing again in Hong Kong in a couple of days for a repeat performance at MIPIM Asia...at this rate I will be working for Gucci...mmm! The thought of all those clothes and accessories. Apparently Gucci have merchandise exclusive to a particular region so global travellers can shop wherever they go and be assured they have a unique purchase...if only I had a bottomless budget!
The perfect end to the day was an interview with Ignaz Gorischek, VP Stores and Development, Neiman Marcus for the December/January issue of RLI...don't miss it!
It is now 03.35 am and I am on the plane bound for Hong Kong so see you when I arrive.
Signing off...before I get my iPad taken off me!
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