The credit crunch is biting and the price of oil and raw materials is rising rapidly with no signs of alleviating.

This one day event provides the tools necessary to assess the cost base of your stores and sustain your business through a climate of economic uncertainty.

Review the strategies for streamlining your store processes

Gain critical insight into sustaining your profit margin during a slowdown in consumer spending

Hear from industry leaders responsible for making tough, business-critical decisions

Generate new ideas with ample time for networking with your retail peers

All retailer speaker line-up:

Martin Leeming, General Merchandise Operations Director, ASDA

Nicky Hill, HR Director Stores, Boots

Sam Duffy, Finance Director, Boutique: Karen Millen and Coast, Mosaic Fashions

Mike Jeans, Regional Controller, Matalan Retail

Andy Bangs, Head of Property, Jessops

Robert Lewin, Head of UK Property, Vodafone UK

Claire Blunt, Finance Director, Staples UK Retail

Tim McDonnell, Retail Operations Director, Poundland

Gordon McLardy, Head of Business Risk, Matalan Retail

Visit www.retailcosts.com to register and for more information