As part of the Product Demonstration Event, we will be hosting a wide selection of webinars and panel discussions, exclusive to our ticket holders, hosted by sponsors and partners of CEW across a variety of relevant and engaging topics. These sessions will become on-demand for all of our ticket holders throughout the event.
You must be a ticket holder to access these sessions. Not a ticket holder? Purchase a ticket to the CEW Product Demonstration Event here to access these sessions and the virtual demonstration platform and receive products across all categories to test and vote upon.
DAY ONE: Wednesday 16th June
Mintel Presents “The UK BPC Market; 2021 and Beyond”
10.30-11.15am
Mintel’s presentation will look at how the pandemic has impacted the UK BPC market, including the winning and losing categories and shifts in consumer behaviour, as well as future opportunities
Speakers:
Roshida Khanom, Category Director – Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel
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See Yourself in the Best Light – Meet the simplehuman Sensor Mirror Range
12:00-12:45pm
Better lighting equals better makeup application. Amy from simplehuman explains how tru-lux lighting helps her create a colour-correct, flawless look.
Speakers:
Amy Burrows, Presenter, simplehuman
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Ayton Global Research Presents “Brand Authenticity and Claim Validation”
13:00-13:45pm
The global market is tightening regulations surrounding claims evidence and consumers are more aware than ever. Join us to learn how to make the best success of your brand.
Speakers:
Carys Smith, Regulatory and Sales Director, Ayton Global Research
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Hearst Presents “Beauty Reimagined: Consumers’ Evolving Attitudes Towards Beauty”
14:00-14:45pm
Join us as we explore a series of trends that we expect will shape the industry and take a fresh look one year on, into how consumers attitudes and behaviours towards beauty have evolved. Based on research gathered using social listening, search analysis of the last 14 months, and a 30+ question surve.
Speakers:
Jane Kelly, Creative Partnerships Director, Hearst
Lee Bailey, Head of Beauty, Hearst
Ollie Lloyd, Head of Client and Lead Food & Drink Category, Hearst
Sophie Lockyer, Senior Commercial Sales Executive, Hearst
Amazon Beauty – Latest Innovations
16:00-16:45pm
In this series we are sharing with you our most up to date insights and providing a sneak peek into some of our latest innovations.
Speakers:
Melis Del Rey, Health & Beauty Director, Amazon
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DAY TWO: Thursday 17th June
Landsec Presents “Digital-only Beauty is Broken”
10:30-11.15am
While a digital-only 2020 has made beauty only one click away for consumers, it has been fraught with frustrations and pent-up demand to return to the shops. By re-engaging with Bricks and Mortar retail, beauty brands will have the opportunity to use the store to take the best of pre-Covid retail and the best of new Covid-era services to reclaim loyalty and the narrative around their brand.
Speakers:
Jibran Saleem-Sheikh, Retail Leasing Manager, Occupier Markets, Landsec
Meredith Smith, Managing Innovation Consultant, Fluxx
Givaudan Presents “Responsible Sourcing Within Our Strategy and Purpose”
12:00-12:45pm
This session will discuss: How Givaudan’s corporate strategy is woven into its purpose, How its responsible sourcing programme, Sourcing4Good, is integrated into the purpose and strategy, The Sourcing4Good value drivers and How the programme works and how it impacts different levels of the supply chain and why.
Speakers:
David Howson, Global Head of Responsible Sourcing, Givaudan
Maxine Canham, Global Account Director, Givaudan Active Beauty
SoPost Presents “Bouncing Back Better: A Conversation on Brand Innovation with SoPost and Neal’s Yard”
13:00-13:45pm
In this webinar, we’ll look at some inspiring success stories and how digital sampling has helped beauty brands stay relevant, engaged, and tangible to their consumers. Learn why customer-focused strategies like digital sampling are helping both online shops and multichannel retailers reinvent consumer engagement for a more resilient future.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Wright, Global Head of E-Commerce & Partnerships, Neal’s Yard Remedies
Jonathan Grubin, CEO, SoPost
Evening Standard Presents London Rising “The Future of the High Street: From Rental Revolution to Boutique Rebirth”
14:00-14:45pm
The Evening Standard is at the beating heart of the capital, setting the agenda and representing the people and industries that make it great. For this year’s virtual CEW summit we will explore London Rising for shopping and retail, championing the people, ideas and emerging trends.
Speakers:
Jane Shepherdson CBE
Chloe Street, Fashion Editor, Evening Standard
Victoria Prew, Co-Founder and CEO, HURR
Mark Robinson, Property Director, Co-Founder, Ellandi, and Chairman of the High Streets Task Force
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Beauty at Sainsbury’s: Introduction from our Buying and Store Colleagues
16:00-16:45pmÂ
Hear from Rebecca Wicks, Buying Manager Beauty, Sainsbury’s on how despite the challenges that the Sainsbury’s Beauty business has faced in the last year, the teams have continued to make great progress with their Beauty expansion. Donna Hudson, Beauty Proposition Manager, Sainsbury’s also shares how important service is to Sainsbury’s for Beauty and how the teams work together to achieve a brilliant customer experience.
Speakers:
Donna Hudson, Beauty Proposition Manager, Sainsbury’s
Rebecca Wicks, Beauty Buying Manager, Sainsbury’s
