Value Retailing to 2030: How to Continue Winning Customers

28 Apr 2026
Track Two
With a growing number of consumers around the world feeling financial pressure, the value retail sector is forecast to grow faster than any other. But that momentum does not guarantee success as we have seen with some value players coming under pressure. So how is the value retail sector facing into the future to ensure it can win customers in an increasingly competitive sector. This panel brings together some of the key players in the sector to share their experiences.
Chairperson
Dirk van den Berghe
Dirk van den Berghe, Chairman - Takko Fashion
Speakers
Martino Pessina
Martino Pessina, CEO - Takko Fashion
Allison Zhang
Allison Zhang, Chief Digitalization and Marketing Officer - Wumart
Sarah Welsh
Sarah Welsh, Chief Product, Brand and Commercial Officer - Matalan