Event Name: 50th Supermarket Trade Show 2016
Location: Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo, Japan), West Hall and East Hall
Website: http://www.smts.jp/en/index.html
Date: 10th -12th February, 2016
Event Description: In 2016, Supermarket Trade Show will reach a landmark 50th anniversary, as a B2B trade show focusing on spreading the latest information in the distribution industry mainly in supermarkets. Continuing from last year, the main theme of this trade show will once again be "SOU NIPPON – Creation Japan." In addition to the standard goal of the Supermarket Trade Show, this show will be held with the hope that new innovations can be created without regard for the boundaries of retailer, prepared meal supplier and restaurant industry.
Presentation Topic: SMTS Global Food Conference: The future is coming ～How grocery retailers are responding to global trends～
Presentation Summary: Not only in Japan but many of the grocery retailers in developed markets are and will be facing the challenges or chances like aging population, shrinking economies, economic partnership, or inbound tourist. With giving many examples around the world, we’ll discuss “how to be successful retailers.”
Presenter Name: Tim Barrett
Presentation Date:11th February, 2016
Presentation Time: 10:30 – 12:10