We asked a few leaders why the retail industry needs Shoptalk Luxe. Here's what they had to say.

There is a great need for something like Shoptalk Luxe...

Michael Ward, Managing Director, Harrods

I think its great that Shoptalk moves into luxury...

Graziano de Boni, CEO, Diane von Furstenberg

Longevity is the buzzword out now

Tina Müller, CEO, Weleda AG

To be with a group at Shoptalk Luxe who specialise in luxury and inspire each other even further - it could be very interesting

Raymond Cloosterman, Founder & CEO, Rituals