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Welcome to Oxford Summer School
The Oxford Skyline
22–28th August 2009


The Oxford Summer School is one of the 'jewels in the crown' of UK retailing. It was established in 1923 and apart from the War years has been running ever since. It will be celebrating it's 80th anniversary this year.

Run 'by the trade for the trade' it allows junior managers from across the spectrum of UK retailers to further develop their retailing skills in one of the finest seats of learning in the world, Keble College, Oxford University. Taking place annually for a week in August, it combines a challenging academic programme with the opportunity to network and have fun with fellow retailers.


To view a sample video of a recent Summer School please click on one of the links below:

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2009 speakers:

Alec Grimsley

Managing Director, Vital GB

Charlie Mayfield
Chairman, John Lewis Partnership

Nick Robertson
Chief Executive, ASOS

Dave Meckin
Managing Director, Insight Financial Consulting

Martin Butler
Chairman, RPM3

Marigay McKee
Fashion and Beauty Director, Harrods

Jonathan Field
Managing Director, John Lewis, Brent Cross

Gabby Armstrong
Manager, Regional Learning & Development Managers John Lewis, Head Office

Darren Wilson
Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Merchant Services

Nigel Rothband
Chief Executive, Retail Trust

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