Date: 19th November Time: 18.15 – 20.30

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS AIMED AT LEITRIM BUSINESSES

Christmas can be a critical season for most retailers. Christmas 2020 will be potentially more important than most in recent years. Local Enterprise Office Leitrim, in partnership with Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber are delighted to support this retail workshop, designed to help with practical solutions and winning tips. The session with be broken into 3 distinct parts. The majority of the time will be focused on visual merchandising for the Christmas season led by international visual merchandiser, Lara Curry. Lara’s visual merchandising tips can also be used over the 12 months of the year

This is a unique opportunity for local retailers to learn from a global expert at a crucial time of the year. Irish Retail expert James Burke will give a short overview of trends affecting retailers this Christmas, and we are delighted to welcome as guest speaker, Jean Mc Cabe owner of Willow retail and online shop https://www.willow.ie/ (Voted Retailer of the Year 2018).

Are You Retail Ready This Christmas?

During this short opening session, Irish Retail Expert, James Burke, will focus on the importance of early planning, and Christmas retail tips with a specific focus on consumer trends, with COVID 19 as a backdrop. This session is structured to ensure the season will be both buoyant and profitable, and James will present winning ideas in this energised short slot. Topics covered include:
• Understanding the expected Christmas consumer trends for 2020
• The importance of early Christmas retail planning
• Ensuring profitable trading during the short Christmas window

Tis the season…for Visual Merchandising

London based visual merchandiser, Lara Curry, will present to the group for 90 minutes and share some of her best global seasonal tips. Lara operates on the global stage where some of her award-winning visual creations have been recognised for their creativity. At a glance…
• Lara is a creative director with over twenty years of experience in diverse, multichannel, international retailers in the USA, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, and Bangladesh.
• Clients include Anthropologie, Ralph Lauren, Fortnum & Mason, Morrisons, RTE, Babyccino Kids, Hobbs, White Stuff, Long Tall Sally, and numerous independent retailers including many in Ireland.

Guest Retailer

Jean Mc Cabe is regarded as a leading Irish retailer and has been recognised for her pioneering work in both her Ennis store, and her online shop. Jean will share her amazing story with Leitrim participants, and her top tips for retailing in the current climate.

Target participants

This workshop is targeted primarily at retailers, and other consumer facing businesses. It is a must for store owners and managers across County Leitrim.

There are a limited number of spaces available