Co-op Retail Trading Group
The CRTG (Co-op Retail Trading Group) is a buying group representing over 40 independent retail co-ops throughout the country. Each region is operationally independent and we rely heavily on team work to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. Their annual sales achievement awards for store managers is a prestigious event held at the Adelphi in Liverpool.

"We were lucky enough to get Darren Campbell to come and present the prizes to the winning store managers. The lesson was clear Darren’s Athens Olympic gold came as a result of good solid team work. The Americans had four formidably strong individuals but we had a stronger team."

"Darrens’ reception was rapturous, the standing ovation lasting several minutes, so much so that the Adelphi management said they thought the roof would come off! Darren’s inspiring address won appreciation from all present but we were surprised and delighted at the effect it had especially on the younger managers in the audience with whom he obviously connected in a way we hadn’t expected. Darren was in no hurry to rush off after the presentation and willingly posed for photographs and signed autographs, mingling effortlessly with all the delegates."

"We would have no hesitation in recommending Darren for any similar event, he is an accomplished athlete of world renown, a speaker with an inspirational message to impart, and a thoroughly nice person to deal with to boot!!"
Alex Payce-Drury, Co-op Sales Director


Other Speakers:
Linford Christie OBE –f.1The psychological advantage…
Iwan Thomas MBEi– iiiiiii100% Focus, determination and hard work…
Katharine Merryii–iiiiiiiiii Battling the pressure to succeed
Sharon Davies MBE