Our retail speakers include consumer behaviour experts, behavioural economists and the founders behind premium consumer brands.
Retail speakers are being booked for keynotes on customer experience and the changing high street, and for leadership sessions with commercial teams. The current trending group spans advertising, hospitality and customer strategy, with the head of the Advertising Association among the most requested.
Rory Sutherland
Advertising
Retail
Psychology
David Bell
Innovator
Digital Expert
Retail
Amna Khan
Inspirational Female
Educator
Advertising
James Hardy
Business Leader
Founder
Simon Moore
Academic
Business Consulting
Retail
Ken Hughes
Workshop Facilitators
Event Moderators
High Energy
Stuart Hampson
Retail
Thought Leader
Business Leader
Alexandra Shulman
Journalist
Author
Fashion
Bill Grimsey
Designer
Retail
Entrepreneur
Ashley Armstrong
Journalist
Finance
Retail
Doug Stephens
Workshop Facilitators
Innovator
Podcast
Julia Stewart
Inspirational Female
Innovator
Professional Development
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A Retail speaker is an expert in the retail industry who shares insight on shopping behaviour, brands, and the future of the high street and online sales. They bring real commercial experience of what actually moves sales. PepTalk books retail speakers for brand, sales, and strategy events across the sector.
Retail speakers talk about consumer behaviour, omnichannel selling, brand loyalty, customer experience, the future of physical stores, and e-commerce trends. Many draw on real campaigns and results rather than generic theory. PepTalk matches the speaker to your audience and sector so the insight feels directly relevant.
Fees for a Retail speaker typically range from £3,000 to £25,000+ in the UK, or $5,000 to $50,000+ in the US. Profile, expertise, travel, and session length all shape the figure you are quoted. PepTalk shares a clear quote once we know your date and format.
A Retail speaker covers the whole sector including physical stores and brand; an e-commerce speaker focuses specifically on online selling and digital channels. Retail is the broader picture, while e-commerce is one important part of it. PepTalk can book either depending on your focus.
Yes, many Retail speakers run workshops on customer experience, join panels, or moderate discussions on the future of the sector. Panels on emerging trends are a common and popular fit. PepTalk will tell you who suits each format so the booking matches your programme.
Yes, you can book a Retail speaker for a virtual or hybrid event. Case studies and data share well on screen, and a live Q&A helps teams apply the insight to their own business. PepTalk runs a tech check beforehand so the session runs smoothly for everyone.
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