




- VENUE | The Savoy Hotel
- LOCATION | London, United Kingdom
- DATE | March 2023
- EVENT | Tech Intelligence Dinner
- TOPIC | Powering the future of retail by connecting Physical and Digital Stores into one unified experience
- CLIENT & SPONSOR | Planet Software

Joining us for an informal evening of luxury at the internationally renowned Savoy London; were senior executives from some of the UK’s leading retailers and brands.
To discuss over dinner the topic of how today’s customer journeys are all too often fragmented. Customers like the experience of in-store shopping but value the speed and convenience of online shopping, the challenges retailers face is that both channels are often operated in isolation – leading to inconsistent customer experience, impacting customer engagement and lost revenue.
Dining at The Savoy is always a pleasure, as it truly stands as an iconic symbol of luxury in London. Its rich history, combined with its prime location along the River Thames, offers guests a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience.
Whether it’s the impeccable service, the exquisite dining options, or the world-class amenities, The Savoy provides an experience that feels both classic and contemporary. It’s a place where guests can enjoy not only the beauty of London but also indulge in a level of comfort and sophistication that few can match.
With views looking across Embankment Gardens towards the River Thames and with an excellent view of the iconic Westminster Bridge. The gracious Edwardian-style Princess Ida room provided the backdrop to discuss innovation in retail commerce. Looking at why retailers need to reshape consumer experiences and the need to connect digital and physical estates.
Key discussion points included –
- Connected Retail Commerce Vs Omnichannel – evolving towards a single end-to-end solution and end-user experience
- Breaking down the silos between digital and physical stores. What are the frictions faced by shoppers as they move from one channel to another
- Meeting customer expectations at every touchpoint and delivering a seamless experience across all channels
- Enabling retailers to drive innovation through Smart POS to connect customer data from all channels to enhance clientelling, marketing, loyalty and payments to increase the propensity of conversions and increase revenues.
During the evening attendees shared their own experiences and heard insights about real time case studies, learning about –
- How to connect Physical and Digital Stores to unify stock and customer journeys
- Optimsing Click & Collect to drive traffic to their stores and increase AOV
- Having a single data view of their customer to enhance marketing to increase Conversion Rates
- Consolidating inventory, promotions marketing, loyalty and payments to deliver Connected Commerce
- Reducing operational costs by optimising inventory and increase revenues through endless aisle capabilities
- Enhancing clientelling for a personalized digital journey in store
- Delivering the ultimate consumer experience
- Organisations who registered – Alexander McQueen / Ann Summers / Aspinal of London / Baird Group / Crew Clothing / Frasers Group / Harrods / Hawes and Curtis / Hotel Chocolat / Krispy Kreme / Marks & Spencer / Mountain Warehouse / Patisserie Valerie / The Post Office / Ralph Lauren / Russell & Bromley / Seasalt / Selfridges / Ted Baker and WHSmith
- Job Roles included – Technology & Innovation Retail Senior Director / Head of Commercial / Head of Operations / Retail Director / IT Director / Group Head of Digital Transformation / Group Head of Innovation / Head of Digital Design / CTOs / Head Of Ecommerce & Marketing / Head of Customer Marketing / Director of IT & Systems / Head of Strategy & Transformation / COO / Senior Director IT Business Systems / eCommerce Director / Chief Customer Officer / Digital Development Head / Transformation Director / Lead Digital Product Designer

“Really well organised event in fantastic setting”
– The Post Office

“Venue, food, service – all excellent. I also met some really interesting people. The content was especially interesting in that as a business we are offering most of what was being showcased”
– Mulberry

“Well organised, Session was very useful”
– Ralph Lauren