Retailer
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Sean Riley, 
Speaker

Sean Riley

Sean is Head of Acquisitions for Mountain Warehouse and Animal Clothing. Having previously worked for three other retailers, he claims to have acquired over 1,000 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. He lives in Gloucestershire with his wife and 4 children and loves (predictably) the outdoors.

Speaking at

4/29/25 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |The Vaults/Well

The future of out-of-town retail: Growth, challenges, and changing strategies

  • What do the next 12, 24, and 36 months hold for out-of-town retail, can there be a clear strategy for continued growth?
  • How is the diversification of use, such as leisure and healthcare going to shape out-of-town destinations?
  • Will rising business rates and minimum wage increases help or hurt out-of-town retail compared to the high street?
  • How are retailers, landlords and agents working together to ensure a successful outlook for 2025 and beyond?