Laura Heywood

Laura is responsible for leading Retail Week Connect’s growth strategy implementation and the operational management of new product launches and existing inventory. Her role includes being responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency of all business processes and outputs on Connect, and managing P&L. She regularly chairs industry conferences and panel debates with specialisms in inclusion and diversity (I&D), supply chain and tech.

Prior to running the operations for Connect, Laura was Head of Diversity Programme, strategically overseeing the evolution of Retail Week Be Inspired, the UK’s leading inclusion, diversity and equity initiative for retail. She continues to be an I&D specialist, ensuring the brand’s commercial output reflects the Ascential-wide commitment to creating diverse and inclusive content. Laura joined Retail Week in 2013 having previously worked as a journalist in the wine and spirits industry.

Contact info

Tel:: +44 (0)20 3960 9213
Email:: laura.heywood@retail-week.com

Analysis
Watch: How The Edit LDN is hiring top talent to disrupt in challenging times
Promotional research for Juniper, by Laura Heywood
Creating new, ROI-driving roles is key to becoming a disruptive force to be reckoned with, reveals a retailer that is growing revenue 500% year on year. Find out more in our virtual discussion, free and on demand
Analysis
Consumer data: top five retailers by value
2019-03-14T06:00:00Promotional research for Kelkoo Group, by Laura Heywood
Find out which retailers price-conscious consumers will flock to in 2019 in Retail Week’s new report.
Analysis
Revealed: Top five retailers for value-driven shoppers
2019-02-21T06:00:00Promotional research for Kelkoo Group, by Laura Heywood
Find out which retailers price-conscious consumers will flock to in 2019 in Retail Week’s new report.
Analysis
Ecommerce and data hit hardest by seasonless fashion
2017-06-09T06:00:00Promotional research for Salesforce, by Laura Heywood
Trans-seasonal buying is affecting the inner workings of fashion businesses in a range of different ways – find out how in Retail Week’s new report.
News
Why improved data security can save retailers money
2017-05-26T06:00:00
New Retail Week research reveals why better handling of customer data will lead to major business savings in light of new data laws.
Opinion
Seasonless fashion boosts revenues for 80% of retailers
2017-05-25T06:00:00Promotional research for Salesforce, by Laura Heywood
Retail Week’s new report reveals what 50 of the UK’s most well-known fashion bosses think about trans-seasonal buying.
Analysis
How is Brexit affecting the retail supply chain?
2017-05-19T06:21:00
At Retail Week Connect’s Supply Chain Conference, retail experts explored what Britain’s impending exit from the EU means for retailers’ supply chain strategies.
News
Live webinar: Creating a global footprint
2017-05-15T12:01:00
Find out how to establish an international presence in the world’s emerging online marketplaces by signing up to Retail Week’s free interactive webinar on May 24.
News
Report exposes UK firms' cyber-security training gap
2017-04-26T11:30:00
Only 20% of UK businesses have had staff attend any form of cyber-security training in the last 12 months, according to the Government’s new findings.
Analysis
How can retailers piggyback on Amazon’s US dominance?
2017-04-20T06:00:00
Find out how to establish a presence in the world’s largest economy in Retail Week’s new whitepaper, revealing what US consumers want and how UK retailers can get in on the online marketplace action.
News
What are Tesco's sourcing strategies amid Brexit?
2017-04-19T15:04:00
Tesco’s Asia supply chain head has been confirmed as a panelist at Retail Week’s Supply Chain conference on May 10, free for retailers to attend.
News
John Lewis reveals exclusive case study on logistics evolution
2017-04-11T15:08:00
John Lewis’ head of operations has been announced as keynote speaker at Retail Week’s Supply Chain conference on May 10, free for retailers to attend.
News
Free Retail Week conference: The three S’s of supply chain
2017-04-03T15:13:00
Hear from retails’ inspiring supply chain leaders and commentators at this exclusive Retail Week event.
Analysis
How is Amazon Go disrupting payment strategies?
2017-03-27T06:00:00Promotional research for ACI Worldwide, by Laura Heywood
Discover how retailers are answering consumer demand for payment options that fit with their digital lifestyles in a new Retail Week digital briefing.
News
AI is 'force to be reckoned with' says Shop Direct
2017-03-09T14:17:00
Retailers not yet paying attention to artificial intelligence (AI) should reconsider the technology’s power, according to the online retailer.
News
Centralising data critical to success, says Finery
2017-03-09T12:52:00
Andrew Shakespeare, head of ecommerce at womens etailer Finery, extols the virtues of “effective use of data”.
Analysis
More than 60% of companies lack supply chain visibility
2016-12-07T12:05:00
New white paper reveals how to achieve end-to-end visibility in a multi-tier manufacturing supply chain and save money in the process.
Analysis
Infographic: Shifts in European consumer behaviour
2016-11-30T07:00:00
Think you know the European connected consumer? Well think again.
Analysis
Twitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
2016-11-28T07:00:00
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
Analysis
The five major challenges for chief information officers
2016-11-18T11:20:00
With unrestricted access to the UK’s top retail tech leaders, Retail Week Connect’s new report, in association with Brother, is based on anonymous interviews with chief information officers and chief technology officers at the UK’s most innovative retailers.

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