The Fashion Network
By The Fashion Network
The Fashion NetworkDec 03, 2020
The World of Alternative Fabrics – How to Utilise Sustainable Materials
Look at the different products on the market currently and the production of these fabrics.
📢 Chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director of The Fashion Network –
Our Panel –
Amanda Johnston: Curator and Education Lead at The Sustainable Angle
Mark Bloom: Founder at Komodo
Mohit Mathur: Chief Sourcing Officer at Ace Turtle Services Ltd
TikTok V Reels – The Battle For Fashion
Looking at how to utilize video content with your brand messaging and where should you be targeting your money!
Chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director of The Fashion Network –
Our Panel – Sophie Miller: Founder & freelance social media manager at Pretty Little Marketer
Megan Proctor: Head of Paid Social and Programmatic at CreativeRace
Charlotte Geoghegan: Senior Marketing Manager at REFY
Get in touch with The Fashion Network - hello@thefashionnetwork.co.uk
Composable Commerce for Retail Businesses – An Online Masterclass
Looking at packaged business capabilities and what are they, the benefits of composable commerce and the death of plug in’s!
📢 Chaired by: Davina Lines - Founder & Director of The Ecommerce Club –
Our Panel
- Finlay Mure: VP Sales & Marketing at BetterCommerce
- Sana Remekie: CEO of Conscia
- Michael Steer: Head of Ecommerce at Riverr | A LAB Group Agency
Online Customer Journey Masterclass: From Discovery to Delivery
Looking at all aspects of the customer journey, starting with the search process, through to the purchasing stage, ordering, delivery/pickup and then return (if required).
📢 Chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network oined by -
Our Panel - Michael Ashworth - Ecommerce Sales Director at cti digital
Nikki Ratcliffe - VP Marketing at Pimberly
Agne Kuklyte - Head of Performance Marketing at MOSQUITO
Fashion and The Metaverse
Exploring what the metaverse means for fashion designers and fashion brands, how can you manage it successfully and what opportunities it gives to both luxury and small fashion houses.
📢 Chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network joined by -
Our Panel -
-James Gaubert - Founder of Republiqe Clothing
- Olga Chernysheva - Chief Sustainability Officer at DRESSX
- Scarlett Yang - Fashion innovation designer & Founder of Studio Scarlett Yang
Google Shopping Masterclass
This session is designed to increase & update your knowledge of Google Shopping!
Chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network he will be joined by -
Our panel:
👉 Henry S.- Head of Client Success at Bidnamic
👉Rich Himsworth - CEO of Salesfire
Our panel of Google shopping experts will share insights on the following -
📢 Discussion points - Latest trends (Amazon)
Key reasons Google shopping doesn’t work for some retailers
Growth strategies to have in place
Which technologies to consider for managing and optimising your campaigns
How to read the data and key metrics to look at
How to achieve your ROI and maintain your margins
This event is brought to you in collaboration with Bidnamic!
Body Positivity In Fashion
Our panel explores how body positivity fits into the fashion industry, how to incorporate these ethics into your brand and the highs and pitfalls of the movement.
📢 Chaired by: Martine Alexander - Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Expert at Martine Alexander Personal Styling
- Jessy Humann - Book Author and Copywriter at Fearless Foundry
- Laura Winson (nee Johnson) - Founder & Director at Zebedee: Inclusive Talent Agency
- Miranda Ferns - Head Of Buying at FGH (Freemans Grattan Holdings)
Headless Ecommerce Masterclass
Panel chaired by: Chaired by Davina Lines - Director at The Ecommerce Club is joined by:
- Finlay Mure - VP Sales & Marketing at BetterCommerce
- Camilla Tress - Connected Commerce Lead at Oliver Bonas
Our panel will explore how the challenges and opportunities of running a successful ecommerce business, what is the current best practice and what the future may look like.
In partnership with BetterCommerce and The Ecommerce Club!
The Joys of Replatforming
Our panel chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network joined by:
- Vikram Saxena: CEO at BetterCommerce
- Paul Sanderson: Director at The Commerce Team UK
- David Worby: Co-founder at PROSPERO Our panel explores the how, and why, of replatforming!
We will discuss where most people go wrong, and what the best practice is.
Discussion Points -
👉When & why you should replatform?
👉The challenges of legacy systems
👉The different platforms available, and the pluses and minuses of them
👉Re-platforming’s biggest fails
👉Costs
👉Integrations
TFN in collaboration with The Ecommerce Club and partnership with The Commerce Team UK & BetterCommerce!
The Everchanging Role of The Influencer – What to Expect in 2022
Chaired by Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network is joined by:
- Em Zodee – Co - Founder of Influxer
- Mark Dandy - Founder of Captivate Influence
- Lucia Cappuccio - Head of Talent at The Blogger Agent Ltd
Our panel explorea how to adapt to new influencer trends, how to manage influencer relationships, and whether to bring them in house, also how influencers are becoming shopping channels with trends such as live commerce and the rise of drop shipping spreading globally.
Checkout Optimisation Masterclass
Our panel chaired by: Dale Hicks - Director at The Fashion Network joined by: - Russell Jones: CEO at Fetchify - Dr Dimitrios Tsivrikos: Consumer and Business Psychologist at UCL - Paul Rogers: Managing Director at Vervaunt
Our panel explore how and why you should measure your basket abandonment and conversion rate and why measuring each stage of the checkout journey is so important!
The Fashion Network & The Ecommerce Club present this masterclass in association with Fetchify! Get in touch with the checkout experts Fetchify! Email: support@fetchify.com
Introduction to Live Commerce
Our panel from chaired by Dale Hicks - Director of The Fashion Network is joined by:
- Aleks Velev: Influencer Marketing Manager at Engage Hub
- Yizhong ZHANG: Founder at Lecheno
- Ted Hettich: Marketplace Manager at Ideal Shopping Direct
- Lucy Billington: Senior Brand Partnerships Manager at Gleam Futures
Our panel discussed the rising demand of live stream commerce.
Range Planning Masterclass
Chaired by Lisa Trencher - Senior Lecturer Fashion Business at The Manchester Metropolitan University by joined by:
- LEIGH GALLAGHER - Trend & Design Director at LG Trend + Design Consultancy
- Shaun Hulm - Senior Merchandiser at N Brown Group
- Rick Bowen - Menswear Merchandiser at N Brown Group
- Bethany Hack - Retail Strategist at EDITED
Our expert panel cover a wide range of areas such as the interaction between the design, buying & merchandising teams, how has fast fashion changed the range planning process and the future of range planning...
Can Fashion Be Truly Sustainable? - The Big Debate
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Returns Management Workshop
ReBOUND Returns resident returns expert, Laura Gee, takes you through how to offer your customer an efficient experience and why returns matter all year round, not just at peak.
Our panel chaired by Dale Hicks - Director of The Fashion Network is joined by: - Emily Mcmorran - Customer Experience Senior Executive at Oh Polly - Emily Cotterill - Head of Sustainability at ReBOUND Returns - Simon Payne - Co-Founder of SoleResponsibility - Caroline Ellis - Commercial Director of Advanced Supply Chain Group Ltd - Debbie Luffman - Product Director at Finisterre/Think Circular. Our panel explores best practice on how you can implement smarter routing for your returns, reduce waste, improve profitability, and support a greener economy.
The Fashion Network & The Ecommerce Club present this workshop, in association with ReBOUND Returns!
Contact Information - ReBOUND Returns - info@reboundreturns.com - The Fashion Network - editor@thefashionnetwork.co.uk - The Ecommerce Club - davina@theecommerceclub.org
Understanding Marketplaces
Joined be John Cave: Director at Shoptimised, Andrew Banks: CEO at Venture Forge, Simon Taylor: Non Executive Director at OSPREY LONDON Graeme Ellisdon Ltd and Ted Hettich: Marketplace Consultant at Ideal Shopping Direct!
We will look at how best to navigate the world of marketplaces and understand what marketplace is the best option for your brand.
Getting Ready for Peak
Our chair Dale Hicks of The Fashion Network is joined by John Cave: Director at Shoptimised - Feed Optimisation Software, Claire Muir: Commercial Director at SEKO Logistics, Fiona Brown: Co-Founder at 10th Floor and Hilary Large: Marketing Director at Chandott Marketing!
We will be examining best practice that fashion and FMCG businesses can implement, looking at it from both a front, and back of house perspective!
The Female Founders
Chaired by Sarah Curran-Usher, MBE, we are joined by Wendy Hallett MBE - Owner at Hallett Retail, Jordan Dargue - Founding Director at Dargue Associates / NED, Investor & Business Growth Consultant, Jodie Miller - Investor at Charlie Oscar and Charlotte Tattersall FPFS - Chartered Financial Planner at Brewin Dolphin!
We will look at both the challenges and opportunities they have had, and get their insights on what other business owners can do to maximise their potential, both as individuals and as leaders.
This event in brought to you in partnership with Brewin Dolphin!
The Future of Google Shopping
John Cave: Director at Shoptimised - Feed Optimisation Software, James Lees: Head of Client Services at Salesfire, Richard Connon:Technical Specialist at Google and Oyvind Aamold: Senior Growth Consultant at Google!
We will be looking at things Google are looking at developing, will you need a standalone store in future and how will automation effect pricing, merchandising and your margin! This event in brought to you in partnership with Shoptimised!
Get in touch with TFN: hello@thefashionnetwork.co.uk
Automating the Ecommerce Buying Journey
Chaired by Davina Lines - Managing Director of The Ecommerce Club we are be joined by Thomas Day - Managing Director of Screen Pages Ltd and Alex Weston - Channel Account Manager of Brightpearl!
We will be looking at what automation technology, and business processes, you can implement to provide a flawless end-to-end customer experience.
Preparing Your Business for Exit
Chaired by: Matthew Casson - Wealth Manager at Brewin Dolphin
Speakers:
- Richard Morley - Wealth Adviser at Brewin Dolphin
- Alan Horridge - Consultant
- Richard Millington - Partner at Shoosmiths
- Oliver Shaw - Consultant
Join us at this interactive webinar designed to increase knowledge, of how you can prepare your business for a trade sale or other type of business exit.
This event in brought to you in partnership with Brewin Dolphin!
Digital Media Buying Masterclass – Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck
Chaired by our very own Dale Hicks, we are joined by the guys at Digital Media Team! Ben Young: Director, Matthew Brown: Head of Paid Advertising, Lauren Kelley: Head of PPC and Tim Sharp: Head of Email Marketing!
We explore how trends have changed and how brands can adapt and stay ahead of the curve. Our panel will outline what an effective digital marketing strategy looks like and how to prepare for the changes that are coming including iOS14. This event in brought to you in partnership with Digital Media Team!
Product Feed Optimisation Masterclass
Chaired by our very own Dale Hicks, we are joined by John Cave - Co-Founder & Director of Shoptimised - Feed Optimisation Software and Kyle Johnson - Head of PPC at twentysix!
We discussed what is product feed optimisation is the benefits of doing it well and key things to consider when optimising for Google shopping.
Retail Growth Workshop
Our expert panel explored what growth opportunities, Brexit, the pandemic, and the continued digitisation of retail means for FMCG suppliers and brands. We looked at the changing business models, the rise of drop shipping, how companies have pivoted during the pandemic, and what trading strategies you may need in place not only to grow domestically but internationally.
Chaired by Davina Lines of The Ecommerce Club
Speakers: - Andrew Norman: Managing Director at ShipStation International - Robin Smith: CEO at VL OMNI - Dan Conboy: Managing Director at Statement
Breaking the US
Chaired by Davina Lines, we are joined by James Bright of Avalara, Simon Taylor of VogaCloset & OSPREY LONDON Graeme Ellisdon Ltd and aaron battista of The Ember Company & The Bonfire Group! We will be discussing a number of topics including the challenges of selling into the USA, what team or partners do you need in place and how to manage customs & duties..
This event in brought to you in collaboration with The Ecommerce Club and partnership with Avalara!
Adapting to Brexit
‘Adapting to Brexit’ in partnership with Avalara and collaboration with The Ecommerce Club!
We were joined by Paul Alger MBE at UK Fashion and Textile Association, James Bright of Avalara, Ianthe Spillemaeckers of Avalara and Divia Patel Smith of Department for International Trade (DIT)
Discussing a number of topics including how brands can adapt, survive and take advantage of any opportunities that this has created!
Cart Abandonment Strategies
Cart Abandonment Strategies’ in partnership with LTVplus and collaboration with The Ecommerce Club!
Joined by GQ Fu of LTVplus, Hilary Large and Kate Nightingale (Kasia Slowikowska) of Style Psychology Ltd!
Discussing a number of topics including Most common reasons for cart abandonment and how to minimise these, what role does security play in abandonment and how can good UX help..
Google Shopping Masterclass
‘Google Shopping Masterclass’ in partnership with Bidnamic!
We were joined by Kevin Ward of Klarna, Liam Patterson of Bidnamic, Hannah Lewis of Lounge Underwear and Alex Green of Yours Clothing!
Our panel discussed a number of topics including key reasons Google shopping doesn’t work for some retailers, growth strategies to have in place and which technologies to consider for managing and optimising your campaign.
Bridging the Mobile-Revenue Gap
Join the Ecommerce Club and The Fashion Network for the interactive learning based webinar, Bridging the Mobile-Revenue Gap.
This event is brought to you in partnership with https://www.screenpages.com/ Chaired by Davina Lines of http://www.ecommerceclub.org/
Speakers: Sarah Willcocks : CEO at Screen Pages Paul McDermott : Ex Head of Marketing & Ecommerce at Ryman Belinda Robinson: Founder of Coco Bay.
Globalising Your Ecommerce Business
‘Globalising Your Ecommerce Business’ chaired by Davina Lines. Joined by Simon Taylor - Non Executive Director at Foursquare Group, Robin H. Smith - Co-Founder and CEO at VL OMNI, Michael Sankey - Tax Technology Solutions Manager at Avalara, Olivia Gates - Tax Technology Solutions Manager at Avalara and Divia Patel Smith - International Trade Adviser at Department for International Trade (DIT) North West.
Discussing a number of topics including managing customs & duties and fulfilment & shipping strategies!
TFN Webinar: How to Maximise your ROI with your Influencers
How to Maximise your ROI with your Influencers chaired by Dale Hicks. We are joined by Joe Ellyatt Ellyat, Co-founder and talent director of Komodo, Francesca Scambler, Head of Talent at Gleam Futures and Brent Hetherington, Vice President at Etail21.
Our panel discussed a number of topics including what are the different types of content creators & how to know you have the right ones and how the current models are changing.
TFN Webinar: How to Take Control of Your Earning Potential as an Influencer
Our webinar ‘How to Take Control of Your Earning Potential as an Influencer’, chaired by Beckie Turnbull, Senior Social Media Manager at PrettyLittleThing.com, we are joined by Amy Bryant-Jeffries of Gleam Futures, Francesca Dakin of Awin Global and Bianca Lessard of Etail21. They discussed a range of topics including where does an influencers value lie and what are the current business models.
TFN Webinar: Clearing Luxury Fashion
Our webinar ‘Clearing Luxury Fashion’, chaired by Joanne Yulan Jong, the founder of YULAN CREATIVE, we were joined by Helen Riley of eBay and Daniel Cutler an Independent Re-commerce Consultant. They discussed a range of topics including clearing stock overseas and how to use 3rd party marketplaces.
TFN Masterclass: Buying and Merchadising
TFN's ‘Buying and Merchandising’ Masterclass, chaired by Lisa Trencher of Manchester Metropolitan University MBA with a panel including Grace Hill of EDITED, Chloe Greaves and Tessa Woodhead of N Brown Group and Fiona Brown of Public Desire. Discussing a range of topics including the future of the roles, sustainability, and what tools they use to do the job.
TFN Webinar: What Investors look for when Investing in Start-Ups
‘What Investors look for when Investing in Start-Ups’, with Katie Kim of Forward Partners and Matthew Casson, MBA of Brewin Dolphin discussing what are the biggest reasons investors don’t invest in start-ups and what do most investors expect back from their investment.
TFN Webinar: Humanising Ecommerce
‘Humanising E-commerce’ in collaboration with The Ecommerce Club, with Bradley Wing, Stephen Rogan and Damon Sloane discussing what do we mean by humanising ecommerce and how do customers prefer to interact with ecommerce stores.
TFN Webinar: How Virtual Reality is Changing the Fashion Industry
Dan O'Connell and Jennifer Drury of BrandLab Fashion discuss how the fashion wholesale business has changed during lockdown, what VR means for the future of the fashion business with a live demo of their virtual showroom, virtual conference centre and exhibition hall!
If you wish to contact Dan and Jennifer you can contact them at:
HELLO@BRANDLABFASHION.COM
TFN Webinar: Returns are a Pain in the Profit
An hour long webinar looking at how best to manage and reduce returns with experts Helen Riley of eBay, Dr Patsy Perry of Manchester Metropolitian University and Steph Tite of XPO Logistics UK and Ireland,
TFN Webinar: The Next Decade of Retail
A webinar discussion looking at how retail will develop in the 2020s.
TFN Webinar: What do investors look for in start-up opportunities?
**A presentation by Kamani Commercial Capital**
The Fashion Network in association with Brewin Dolphin produced an hour long webinar delivered by James Merryweather from KM Capital, the investment fund that grew out of the achievements of the family behind Boohoo. James shared several valuable insights as to what investors look for in.