Retail Week editor in chief Chris Brook-Carter opened Retail Week Live this morning.

Retail Week Live - Chris Brook-Carter

Retail Week Live features leading names in retail and business including Asda chief executive Andy Clarke, Business Secretary Vince Cable, retail guru Mary Portas and Argos chief John Walden.

Retail Week Live - Chris Brook-Carter

To follow the live debate, follow us on Twitter using the hashtag #RetailWeekLive.

Our website – Retail-Week.com – will provide free access to registered users over the two days, March 13-14.

On Thursday evening, Retail Week will celebrate the best in retail at the Oracle Retail Week Awards.

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