DAVAO City – Over 30 international retailers and marketing experts will share their experiences and insights on the latest trends and developments in the global retailing industry during the 2015 Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE) hosted by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) from October 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. PRA president Lorenzo C. Formoso said the lineup of distinguished foreign speakers and panelists makes the 2015 APRCE a compelling event for players in the retail space and allied industries. Vittorio Radice, vice chairman of La Rinascente (Italy) and former CEO of Selfridges Plc. (the UK), will deliver the keynote speech on October 29, the first day of the conference. Other confirmed international speakers include Singapore’s Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA) President Jaya Singh amongst others. They will share with international retail players their knowledge and incisive insights on topics that are vital to retailers and their success during the first day of the APRCE 2015. The lineup of speakers on the second day of the convention includes The Walt Disney Co. Southeast Asia Chief Strategist Raju Venkatamaran from Singapore, Shook Kelley Design USA Principal and co-founder Kevin Kelley of the USA and Family Mart Co. Ltd. President Isamu Nakayama of Japan. The 2015 APRCE is spearheaded by PRA chairman Frederick Go, president and COO of Robinsons Land Corporation, as the overall chair. The APRCE aims to discover new approaches to issues facing the region’s retailers and highlight innovative solutions that can help retailers differentiate themselves from competitors, and to deliver greater value to consumers. (PNA)