The cluster hosted a discussion on the outlook for the CTFL sector over the next 12 months, followed by our AGM. We heard from retail investment analyst, Christopher Gilmour, and had a panel discussion with representatives of major retailers on the following key issues:

• Likely consumer demand for CTFL products over the next year
• Likely demand from retailers for local production, including product localisation opportunities
• Shifts in consumer behaviour and the implications for retailers and their supply chains

Our esteemed panellists from major retailers included:

• Natasja Ambrosia | Head of Sustainable Value Chain, Mr Price Group
• Declan Kavanagh | Head of Business, The Foschini Group
• Lawrence Pillay | Global Head of Sourcing Quality & Innovation, Woolworths
• Andy Thorvaldsen | Supply Chain Executive, Cape Union Mart