Join us for an exclusive CEW "Meet The Retailer" breakfast with Sainsbury’s, a leading force in the UK retail landscape with a dynamic and fast-evolving Health, Beauty and Wellness offering.

With a dedicated commercial team driving growth across key categories including skincare, cosmetics, haircare and gifting, Sainsbury’s continues to build meaningful partnerships with brands that resonate with today’s consumer. This session offers a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand insight into their strategy, priorities, and what they look for in brand partners.

Securing a listing with a major retailer can be both exciting and complex. This event is designed to demystify that journey, equipping you with the knowledge and connections to build successful, long-term retail relationships.

Event Highlights:

• Retailer Insights: Hear directly from Sainsbury’s senior Commercial team, including Heads of Buying across key categories. They will share what captures their attention, how they evaluate brands, and what drives sustained success in-store.
• Expert Perspective: Eric Mills, Senior Thought Leadership Consultant at NielsenIQ, will explore the global trends shaping the beauty landscape, from AI and social commerce to the continued influence of wellness and K-Beauty.
• Networking Opportunity: Connect with the Sainsbury’s team and fellow industry peers in an intimate and engaging setting.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 9 am – 11:00 am
Location: The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH

Schedule:
9 AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast in the Crimson Room
9:30 AM: Introduction by CEW followed by presentation from Eric Mills - Senior Thought Leadership Consultant, NielsenIQ Global Beauty Vertical

Discover how the UK beauty retail landscape is evolving as economic pressures, social commerce and AI reshape the consumer journey. Against this backdrop, the trends cutting through — from wellness and GLP 1s to the continued influence of K Beauty — offer clear insight into shifting consumer priorities.

9:45 AM: Introduction by Sainsbury’s
10:00 AM: Sainsbury’s Retail Panel moderated by Catherine Bossom, Founder Yellow Flamingo, Mentor, Advisor and CEW Board Member

Sainsbury's Panellists:

Alex Jefferson - Category Director, Health, Beauty and Wellness
Hannah Wilson - Head of Buying - Beauty
Richard Welch - Buyer - Skincare
Juliet Hall - Buyer - Cosmetics and Bodycare
Isobel Morton - Buyer - Gifting and Beauty Accessories
Jordon Watson - Buyer - Haircare
Lucie Peach - Buyer - Mens, Deos , Blades and Suncare
Donna Hudson - Beauty Proposition Manager

10:30 AM: Audience Q&A
10:45 AM: Networking; Mingle with the Sainsbury’s team and industry experts
11:00 AM: End

For any event enquiries, please contact [email protected]