C-star 2018: New theme for Retail Forum confirmed to be “Shape the Human Centered Retail World”

 

As the premier international exhibition in China’s retail industry, C-star-Shanghai's International Trade Fair has evolved each year to adapt to the rapid-developments of China’s retail sectors. A common question in retail’s fast-paced development is, “Where is world retail going." The industry is fueled by technology-enhanced purchasing channels, vast-upgrades in shopper experience and new ways to monitor user behavior, developing every day.
 
As the major influencer of China’s retail industry, the fourth edition of C-star will once again collocate with Hotel Plus - Total Solutions for Commercial Properties in Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 26-28 April 2018. The inaugural of “The World of Retail” theme zone constitutes of four exhibitions covering the topics on retail design and equipment, franchise chains, self-service and equipment, as well as cleaning and property management. Tens of thousands of trade visitors from the retail industry and commercial real estate will get together to experience the latest retail trend and inspiring products.
 
C-star 2018 always reflects upon the rapid retail developments, welcoming renowned exhibitors to offer visitors an exciting collection of solutions separated in distinct categories, which include Shop Fitting & Design: Schweitzer, Max Brilliant, Hera, Yiree, Yongcheng, Changhong; Retail technology: Shanghai Lianbai, Saneboon, Koscar, Pharma Automation; POP Marketing: Graphic Picture, Cosun Sign; Lighting: Cnlight, Huayuemei, Youguang etc.
 
New theme for C-star Retail Forum 2018 confirmed to be “Shape a Human Centered Retail World”
 
With rapid growth of technology and demand of new shopping mode, concept of ‘new retail’, ‘unmanned retail’, ‘omnichannel’, and ‘smart retail’ emerges one after another, which brings both opportunity and challenge to all retailers. Where is world retail going? Will technology innovation be the best way to catch consumers? How will shopping mall follow up consumption upgrade? How can emerging brand survive in new retail world? What is ‘dream design’ for brand owner?
 

 
The retail world keeps spinning, is it a real ‘people matters’ world or just blind developing world?
 
In 2018, the C-star Retail Forum thus hold the theme of ‘Shape a Human Centered Retail World’, offering a platform where industry authorities and experts, commercial real estate developers, shopping center operation executives, retail brand owners and other renowned guest speakers discuss diversified themes such as "global retail development trends", "The future of retail world", "consumption upgrade", and "space aesthetics". This premier platform offers an outstanding venue for industry players.
 
C-star Retail Forum Advisory Board Committee officially established
 
Being the meeting point for leading retailers, the organizers of C-star are committed to offering trade fair participants and visitors with forward-thinking and applicable industry insights. This year, C-star Retail Forum establishes an Advisory Board committee made up of industry experts, professors and market leaders from established brands.
 
C-star 2018 Retail Forum has been upgraded to set up an Advisory Board Committee, offering the audience exclusive access to industry insights presented by members of the brand-new panel, expecting to attract an estimated 18,000 visitors, coming together to discover the future trends and solutions of retail in Asia Pacific regions.
 
The C-star Retail Forum Advisory Board Committee consists of industry experts and key opinion leaders in various sectors including Prof. Dr. Helmut Merkel - Chairman of EURASIA Global Concept & Eurasia Global Limited; Ms. Fan Jun - Executive Vice President and Secretary General of China Commerce Association for General Merchandise (CCAGM); Mr. Michael Gerling - Managing Director of EHI Research Institute; Mr. Wang Wei - China Strategic Advisor of Australia Azurium Shanghai  and Victor Guo, President of China Shopping Center Development Association / Vice Chairman of Council of Asian Shopping Centers etc.