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A joint policy statement. MISSION FOR MARKETS. meeting the challenges to secure our future. Presented by Graham Wilson and Joe Harrison. A joint policy statement. MISSION FOR MARKETS. meeting the challenges to secure our future. For debate:. Six major issues.
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A joint policy statement
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future Presented by Graham Wilson and Joe Harrison A joint policy statement
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future For debate: Six major issues National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 1: Next generation of market trader • Biggest single issue facing the industry • New traders not making up for loss • Markets face challenges of modern shopping methods National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 2: Adapting to new technology/new trading skills • Many traders and operators struggle • Smartphones and tablets prime target for direct marketing • NMTF helps with business support guides National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 3: New skills for management of markets • Speed of change means skill sets must also change • Some creative thinking required National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 4: Structural change to local government • Without investment markets face closure • Fewer markets operating with a surplus • Alternative management forms must be found National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 5: Legislation • Market franchise rights • European Services Directive • Markets need to be in the best location National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
MISSION FOR MARKETS meeting the challenges to secure our future 6: Markets at the centre of our High Streets • Markets must be at centre of high streets debate • Parking, public transport, public safety to be addressed • Business rates an important issue • Markets must form partnerships with town teams etc National Association of British Market Authorities Annual Conference • Kensington, London • September 24th 2014
A joint policy statement