The Retail Masterclass Part 4 - With special guest Levi Roots

12th September 2018

Working in partnership with retail guru Kate Hardcastle and famous business leader Levi Roots, Welcome to Yorkshire would like to invite you to the fourth event in our series of Retail Masterclasses at Meadowhall in Sheffield.

Whether you have a small pop up shop, are an independent retailer or a multinational business you will be sure to enjoy this unique event. With additional talks from Meadowhall Centre Director Darren Pearce and the MD and founder of Joe Browns Simon Brown, it's certainly not to be missed. Please join us for this free masterclass on the 17th September 2018 from 12.30pm Special guest speakers include: Levi Roots, Reggae musician, television personality, celebrity chef and businessman. With seemingly endless possibilities for the popular Levi Roots brand, Levi continues to bring the sunshine of the Caribbean to all of his ventures while popularizing the spicy flavours of his Jamaican heritage. Always focused and ever motivated Levi Roots remains true to his inspired mantra of success, 'Put some music in your food Kate Hardcastle, Founder of business consultancy Insight with a Passion and The Customer Whisperer from TV & Radio. Kate is a regular contributor and industry commentator to Sky News, BBC as well as many prevalent trade publications. She is also Patron of a district of the RSPCA, Founder and Chairwoman of The Charity Dreamgirls and Founding Partner of business transformation organisation Insight with Passion. Darren Pearce, Centre Director for Meadowhall. Having worked at Meadowhall for over 20 years, Darren has been instrumental in the growth of the leading fashion and lifestyle destination. With a passion for business and community, Darren also contributes to a range of charitable and pioneering projects from 400 mile charity bike rides to the creation of The Source, a regional training academy for retail. Darren Abbott, Finance Director for Joe Browns. Finance Director, Darren Abbott from Joe Browns. Leeds based Joe Brown's is a feel-good, mail order, lifestyle brand created in 1998. Fast forward 20 years and the company has seen phenomenal success thanks to its business vision, including the opening of its first physical store in Meadowhall and an incredible online following. To attend this free event please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-retail-masterclass-part-4-tickets-48373608766

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