Panel Discussion: Small Change, Big Loyalty: How Digital Micro-Donations Can Power Better Customer Engagement

22 Apr 2026
Spark Stage
Loyalty, Customer Experience & Personalisation
  • What are retailers doing to strengthen loyalty and deepen customer relationships?
  • In a difficult trading environment is there room for a focus on broader company purpose – and what are the benefits?
  • What role does a charity partnership play for businesses? What impact can it have and what does best practice look like?
  • Why are digital micro-donations becoming a popular way for retailers to bring purpose into everyday shopping journeys?
  • What role does technology play in helping retailers scale micro-donations – and what outcomes are they seeing for customers, colleagues and communities?
Speakers
Sarah Ashby
Sarah Ashby, Interim CEO & COO - Mamas & Papas Ltd
Sophie Rycroft
Sophie Rycroft, Group ESG, Sourcing & Quality Director - Debenhams Group
Alison Hutchinson CBE
Alison Hutchinson CBE, CEO, Pennies and Senior Independent Director, DFS plc - Pennies Foundation
Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis, Group Chief Executive Officer - RedCat Pub Company