PARIS, FRANCE--(Marketwired - Aug 10, 2016) - Symphony GOLD, provider of the GOLD unified software platform for omni-channel retail, today announced its new global customer event, Xcelerate Retail Forum 2016, will take place October 11 - 13 at the Marriott Rive Gauche in Paris, France. The conference, designed for leaders responsible for Customer Engagement, Merchandising & Category Management, Supply Chain and Retail Operations, will feature presentations from leading retailers, manufacturers and industry experts; time for attendees to network and exchange ideas with peers as well as the opportunity to road test the latest technologies in the Innovation Zone.
In keeping with the "Xcelerate" theme, the forum will feature special guest speakers David Coulthard MBE, one of the most successful British drivers in the history of Formula One, and Mark Gallagher, senior executive from Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and Cosworth. With many similarities to retail, the pinnacle of motor racing is continually innovating, combining latest technology, data and analytics with teamwork and constant communication to give drivers a competitive advantage out on the track.
In addition, keynote speakers currently confirmed include some of the foremost experts and innovators in the retail and consumer products industries:
- Brian Kilcourse, Managing Partner of retail analyst firm RSR Research
- John W. Flanigan, Supply Chain Expert and former EVP of Global Supply Chain at Dollar General
- Kenny Endermuhle, Senior Manager of Retail and Category Leadership, Nestle Purina
- Jérémie Vilain, Director for Business Insights & CRM, REWE Retail Germany
- Massimo Baggi, Marketing Director, Iper La grande I
- Pallab Chatterjee, Managing Director at Symphony Technology Group, and Chairman of Symphony EYC
The Forum's 'Innovation Zone' will give attendees hands-on access to the latest retail solutions, including those of business and technology partners such as Simplain. Delegates will view demos, experience the application of virtual reality in retail, discuss best practices and discover the tools needed to drive better business results.
"Xcelerate Retail Forum 2016 will bring together some of the world's most recognized faces in retail including corporate leaders, analysts and innovators for a unique view into the future of transforming retail at the speed of the customer," said Graeme Cooksley, CEO & President, Symphony GOLD. "It is a great opportunity for our customers to share best practice, hear from industry experts and network with their peers, and I look forward to welcoming them to Paris in October."
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About Symphony GOLD
Symphony GOLD, provider of the industry-leading GOLD unified software platform for omni-channel retail, helps optimize profitability by delivering highly targeted product assortments across all channels, supported by reliable and responsive retail operations and supply chain execution. Symphony GOLD customers include 15 of the world's 30 largest retailers, thousands of retail brands, and hundreds of national and regional chains.
Symphony GOLD solutions help power Symphony Retail Cloud, the industry's first customer-centric cloud solution designed to enable retailers and manufacturers to deliver more than two percent revenue growth by translating customer intelligence into insights that drive bottom-line decisions.
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