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Millennials are now in their 30s and 40s, they have money, they have opinions, and they are actively looking for brands worth spending with. So why are so many retailers still chasing younger traditional audiences and leaving this goldmine untapped? In this practical session, Clive Antony unpacks what millennial shoppers actually respond to and how gift retailers can use smart social media, strong design, and the right product positioning to win them over. You'll leave with a clear picture of where this audience spends their time online, what earns their trust, and how to make your store the obvious choice when it matters most. No theory, no fluff – just honest, practical thinking you can act on before the summer season hits.
Moderated by Clive Antony of Antony & Mates, this not-to-be-missed session is for anyone looking to stay ahead in retail. Carolyn Young (CEO, Retail NZ), Loren Tomlinson (founder, The Social Collective), and Laura Heynike (Pocket Space Interiors) come together to unpack where the market is heading, the trends reshaping how customers shop, and the practical moves that will help your store grow in 2026 and beyond.
Expect sharp insight, real-world ideas, and a lively conversation between this year's leading retail voices, this is one panel you'll want front-row seats for.
Retailers everywhere are trying to work out where AI actually fits into their marketing. In this session, Loren Tomlinson shares the exact ways The Social Collective uses AI day to day, from content creation to ad targeting to customer insights. You'll leave with three tools you can start using this week and a clear view of where AI saves you time without losing your brand's personality.
Millennials are now in their 30s and 40s, they have money, they have opinions, and they are actively looking for brands worth spending with. So why are so many retailers still chasing younger traditional audiences and leaving this goldmine untapped? In this practical session, Clive Antony unpacks what millennial shoppers actually respond to and how gift retailers can use smart social media, strong design, and the right product positioning to win them over. You'll leave with a clear picture of where this audience spends their time online, what earns their trust, and how to make your store the obvious choice when it matters most. No theory, no fluff – just honest, practical thinking you can act on before the summer season hits.
Moderated by Clive Antony of Antony & Mates, this not-to-be-missed session is for anyone looking to stay ahead in retail. Carolyn Young (CEO, Retail NZ), Loren Tomlinson (founder, The Social Collective), and Laura Heynike (Pocket Space Interiors) come together to unpack where the market is heading, the trends reshaping how customers shop, and the practical moves that will help your store grow in 2026 and beyond.
Expect sharp insight, real-world ideas, and a lively conversation between this year's leading retail voices, this is one panel you'll want front-row seats for.
Retailers everywhere are trying to work out where AI actually fits into their marketing. In this session, Loren Tomlinson shares the exact ways The Social Collective uses AI day to day, from content creation to ad targeting to customer insights. You'll leave with three tools you can start using this week and a clear view of where AI saves you time without losing your brand's personality.
