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The inaugural edition of Talking Retail Live took place at the  KIA Oval, London, on Thursday 27 March 2025, bringing together operators and suppliers from across the sector to discuss the big issues affecting independent convenience retail in 2025. With a focus on innovation and excellence in convenience retail, and responding to ongoing and emerging threats such as increased regulation, continued cost rises and the retail crime epidemic, the event was a standout success in the sector's calendar. 

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Our 2025 speaker line-up included:

Bobby Singh Boghar Brothers
Dave Webb The Fed
David Shrimpton Independent Retail News
Duncan Cunningham Philip Morris Limited
Ed Roberts Talysis
Harman Puni HP Convenience Stores, Premier
John Prendergast RETaiL AI
Kaual Patel Nisa Local Torridon Road
Nathalie Fullerton One Stop Glasgow
Nick Fisher FaceWatch
Nishi Patel Londis Bexley Park
Paul Cheema Malcom's Stores, Coventry
Phil Burch Mondelēz
Sam Millicheap BAT UK & Ireland
Shahid (Mo) Razzaq Premier Mos Blantyre
Stuart Vaughan NextGen360
Surjeet Notay Notay Convenience Stores
Susan Nash Mondelēz International
Vince Malone Tenby Store, Tenby

Talking Retail Live offers a blend of educational content, networking opportunities, and workshops, plus exposure to the latest convenience industry's new tech and trends, making it an essential event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the highly competitive independent retail landscape.

Connect with top industry professionals

Hear from industry experts

Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes and requirements

Learn both new and tried and tested strategies for business expansion

Convenience stores remain at the heart of communities across the UK. Talking Retail Live provides the perfect platform for retailers, brand owners and suppliers to connect on the issues of both today and tomorrow.