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A call into Olympia this month will give you everything you’ll want to know about retail design at the Retail Design Expo 9-10 March.

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Words by Emily Martin

One of Europe's leading annual event for innovation and inspiration in retail design, visual merchandising, marketing and shop fitting returns to London this month.

Showcasing solutions from designers, architects, fitters and specialist contractors Retail Design Expo will also feature an extensive conference programme.

With five theatres, including two new ones, the show's visitors will have the chance to hear from some of Europe's leading retailers, interior designers, brands and trend experts - all for free.

Top names on the bill include Alan Taylor, head of retail design at B&Q; Guy Smith, head of design at Arcadia Group; and Jon Tollit, principal, Gensler, as part of a two-day speaker programme covering a vast range of topics.

Other event features include trend labs, student awards and roundtables in addition to a conference and seminar programme.