winter 2025 Talk Shop Seminars

Bringing together industry experts to share tools, insights and navigate changes influencing the retail landscape to help you and your business thrive.

The Display Diva - Elevatre Your Shop Displays

This engaging workshop will inspire, inform, and equip retailers to take their shop and window displays to the next level. We’ll cover the core principles of visual merchandising, including design fundamentals, merchandising techniques, and effective retail zoning. We’ll also dive into the psychology of visual merchandising and how to target specific demographics. By the end of this workshop, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to create an atmosphere that entices customers to linger in your store and make purchases.

Genevieve Flynn, Design Consultant
Sunday, 8 June – 11.00 AM

Discover How To Make Social Media Your Retail superpower

Discover how to make social media your retail superpower with Clive Antony, founder of Antony & Mates, a cutting-edge creative agency based in Christchurch. In this session, Clive will reveal:

• Why social media is still a game-changer for retailers in 2025.
• How to leverage platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which boast millions of users in New Zealand.
• The art of crafting content that builds trust—because 81% of consumers only buy from brands they trust.
• Steps to creating an effective content strategy that gets results.
• Why paid promotion isn’t just an option—it’s a must for growing your reach.

Clive will equip you with the tools, tactics, and confidence to stand out in a crowded online marketplace. Don’t miss this engaging and insightful session packed with real-world tips to turn your followers into loyal customers!

Clive Antony, Social Media Expert and Founder of Antony & Mates
Monday, 9 June – 11.00 AM

Showcasing Māori Design and Collaboration in the Gift Industry - a Retailers Perspective

Join Maureen, Owner of HAPA, as we talk gently about how to showcase authentic indigenous design in the gift industry, guidelines for makers/wholesalers and buyers/retailers, appreciation vs appropriation, and why it matters.
HAPA, located in Ōtautahi Christchurch specialises in local and indigenous design, and provides space for more than 300 makers and creatives.

Maureen Taane, Owner– HAPA
Monday, 9 June – 1.00 PM