Head of Retail Strategy Day

Following the success of our Head of Retail Strategy Day in 2024, we’re pleased to bring it back in 2025 in a new location.   

Cutting through the noise: Lead with focus and purpose 

Our 2025 event has a new theme, leading with focus and purpose. This is a day full of learning and networking exclusively for Heads of Retail (or equivalent roles) to come together and hear more about ‘cutting through the noise’ in charity retail.  

Already confirmed on the programme are: 

• Steve Samra, Commercial Director at Compton Care and winner of our 2025 Leadership award who will delivering a keynote on Dealing with imposter syndrome 

• A panel session where charity retail volunteers share their stories and insights 

• A workshop on developing communication and collaboration skills delivered by Penguin Learning 

Download a copy of the full programme here.  

We’re delighted to have 10 corporate partners supporting the event and showcasing their services in our catering and exhibition area. They will be around throughout the event to chat and share ideas – please make use of them: 

• Acopia 

• B4B Payments 

• Boxmove 

• Cybertill 

• Eproductive 

• Kudos Software Ltd 

• NISYST 

• Precycle 

• Wil-U 

• World of Books 

Priced at £120 + VAT per person, for this you get:

• One full day of insight into charity retail strategy

• Full catering, refreshments and lunch

• One fantastic keynote speaker from Compton Care and a panel session on volunteering

• Three practical, insightful workshops

• Networking amongst similar sized members to yourselves in an exclusive event for Heads of Retail (or equivalent)

• Access to up to 10 leading corporate partners throughout the day

Once again we’re pleased to offer an early bird price. Anyone who books by Tuesday 30 September will get 10% off their delegate ticket price – taking it down to only £108 + VAT per person.

Last year we had 96 delegates booked onto this event and we anticipate this will, again, be a popular event. Book early to avoid disappointment. Non-member charity rates are also available.

Please note that this event is for charity retailers only. If you are a corporate member or would like to find out more about corporate opportunities at this event or event other CRA events please contact Anna Pashley on anna@charityretail.org.uk

If you have any other questions about the event, please contact Julia Edwards, our Head of Outreach, on julia@charityretail.org.uk