ACS is delighted to announce Michael Page, Polymer Logistics and Christie & Co as the sponsors for Summit 18.
Summit18 is the biggest convenience store sector event of the year. The conference brings together hundreds of retailers, suppliers and industry experts from around the globe to look at the future opportunities within the sector and provide essential key insights for everyone to take home and implement in their business.
Speakers already confirmed for Summit18 include:
- Jo Whitfield, Chief Executive of Co-Operative Food
- Debbie Robinson, Managing Director of SPAR UK
- Mark Price, Former Minister of State for Trade and Investment
- Mike Igoe, Commercial Director of Heron Foods
- David Robinson, Managing Director of Conviviality Retail
- A virtual tour of some of the most innovative stores in the UK and Europe with Paul Chamberlain, Commercial Director of ACS
Adam McLaughlin of Michael Page said: “We are delighted to be the main sponsor for the premier event of the convenience calendar, ACS Summit 2018. In what is a pivotal time for convenience retailing, the role of the ACS becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring the continued success of our industry. We look forward to working in partnership with James, the board and the members throughout 2018 and the years to come.”
Michael Page are the main sponsor of Summit 18. PageGroup employs over 6,000 people in 36 countries and reported a gross profit of over £700m in 2017. The three core PageGroup brands are made up of specialised recruitment teams that operate across 25 disciplines from actuarial to technology. The Michael Page team specialise in the recruitment of temporary, contract and permanent roles typically at second and third job level upwards. Page Personnel is a recruitment partner for businesses requiring clerical support. Page Executive is the executive search division of the Group specialising in search, selection and talent management of senior professionals on a permanent or interim basis. A lot has changed in the last forty years at PageGroup and the Group continues to grow and evolve in order to deliver specialised sector experience, market knowledge and a consultative approach to recruitment. One thing that remains unchanged is the PageGroup commitment to the professional success of its clients, candidates and employees. The company values of pride, passion, never give up, work as a team and make it fun, are as evident now as they’ve ever been. More information about Michael Page is available at https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/
Steve Rodell of Christie & Co said: “Freehold forecourt deals fuelled growth in top end pricing but the largest number of deals happened in the leasehold dominated convenience sector. All eyes are on convenience in 2018 to drive increased profitability and a new world of innovation, and we are excited to explore these themes at Summit18.”
Christie & Co is a session sponsor of Summit 18. Christie & Co is the leading specialist business property adviser, providing brokerage, valuation and consultancy advice to our sectors for over 80 years. Whether buying, selling, developing or refinancing, Christie & Co’s retail experts bring decades of experience to the process, providing professional and trusted advice. More information about Christie & Co is available at https://www.christie.com/
Damian Round of Polymer Logistics said: “Polymer Logistics are proud to be a sponsor of the ACS Summit, we value our relationship with the ACS and look forward to meeting fellow members and suppliers alike”.
Polymer Logistics is the lunch sponsor of Summit18. Polymer Logistics provide a range of innovative retail ready product solutions for all store formats, improving the look and feel of a store whilst providing supply chain savings. From its Crystal Clear freestanding display systems (FSDUs), designed to optimise shopper experience and functionality for both food and non-food retailers. To its wood-effect display and crate systems. Polymer Logistics’ wood effect product range provide a fresh and natural appearance while delivering the same supply chain cost savings as the Crystal Clear FSDU, and user friendly displays are designed for easy installation and relocation with no tools required for assembly. The latest addition to the Marketplace line is a crate for flowers, modular with other Marketplace models. More information about Polymer Logistics is available at http://www.polymerlogistics.com/
Sponsorship opportunities for Summit18 are still available. For more information and a sponsorship pack, please contact Paul Chamberlain at [email protected]
For more information about Summit18 and to book your place, visit https://www.acs.org.uk/events/summit-2018
