InnovatIonInternatIonalIsatIon

Independents

The premier one-day business event for Australia’s fashion business executives.

8.30 – 5.30

Tuesday 12 augusT

RoyAl RAndwick RAcecouRse, sydney

Reclaim the market that is rightfully yours & conquer new ones.

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OROTONAustralian retailers aren't sitting still in the face of growing global competition. oroton has transformed its business in recent years, moving into new categories such as ready-to-wear and expanding its retail footprint across Asia and the middle east. This is a story of transformation.

geNeRaL PaNTsindustry expert catherine Taouk will interview general pants ceo craig king about the innovations he is pioneering at the iconic streetwear chain, including cutting edge in-store technology and designer collaborations.

yTd (OwNeR Of TOd’s)one retail sector currently thriving in the Australian market is luxury. with brands including Tod's and vera wang Bridal, ceo yvonne yeoh reveals yTd’s objective to establish a luxury footprint across Australia and new Zealand.

Pas gROuPJust last month pAs group transformed itself from an independent wholesale group to a publically listed company via a $120 million ipo. what's ahead for the pAs group? it has has grown from 18 stores in 2005 to about 220 stores in Australia and new Zealand. it plans to have 340 outlets by 2017. ceo eric morris tells its story.

PaNeL: OZsaLe, eTsy, MyNeTsaLe, BLuesKyThis roundtable of digital disruptors discusses innovation in the online space down under. online marketplace etsy, which topped $1 billion in global sales last year, will make an exclusive announcement to Ragtrader live audiences on August 12.

PaCIfIC BRaNdsBrand collective is an important part of the pacific Brands business model. How has it grown to meet the new retail environment, and what transformations is it currently undertaking in order to maintain this position?

BIg wRagtrader editor Assia Benmedjdoub will interview Big w's lesya mcQueen about some of the innovations taking place at the discount department store sector, as Big w positions itself as a one-stop shop for affordable, on-trend fashion.

PaNeL: ZIMMeRMaNN, we aRe HaNdsOMe, BeC & BRIdgeZimmermann co-founder nicky Zimmermann will join a host of designer brands to discuss how they are expanding their international footprint.

wgsN INsTOCKHead of product Brendan moran will open the day with a presentation titled Retailing in a new fashion landscape. The presentation will address the changing retail landscape as a number of international fashion retailers and brands enter the Australian market via online or physical channels.

BOOK yOuR TICKeTs NOw!Tax-deductible for professionals and students

ONLy $352 (incl gsT)

visiT: www.ragtrader.com.au/ragtrader-live

oR cAll: 02 9281 8788

ana Maria escobar

gm & creative director, oroton

Craig King

ceogeneral pants group

Lesya McQueen

group gm – buying and merchandise

Martin Matthews

group gmBrand collective

Nicky Zimmermann

co-founderZimmermann

Carl Jackson

ceoozsale

Bridget yorston

co-founderBec & Bridge

yvonne yeoh

ceoyTd (owner of Tod’s)

eric Morris

ceopAs group

Helen souness

managing directoretsy AnZ

Catherine Taouk

co-founder & directorThink consulting

Jeremy somers

co-founderwe Are Handsome

david Mah

co-founderBluesky

alicia Kemp

Fashion category manager, Amp capital

Richard sauerman

The Brand guy

Brendan Moran

Head of productwgsn instock

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