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Thank you for your interest in the
Retail Forward Intelligence System™
2009 Strategic Outlook Conference
Retail Renewal

Retail Forward invites you to our 2009 Strategic Outlook Conference Series!

DATES AND LOCATIONS

Sept. 10, 2009         Chicago at the Donald Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont)
Sept. 30, 2009         New York City at the Marriott Marquis
Oct. 15, 2009           Toronto at the Toronto Congress Centre
Oct. 27, 2009           Bentonville at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Convention Ctr

 

Why Attend?

The Retail Forward Strategic Outlook Conference is THE retail industry’s marquee event for executives of leading global retailers and branded manufacturers. 

If you direct your company’s strategy, operations, marketing, shopper insights, category management or market research initiatives, this event is one you shouldn’t miss!  Join hundreds of senior executives for a day of inspiration.  Take away practical solutions and innovative ideas that will make an immediate and meaningful impact on your business as we head into an era of Retail Renewal. 

  • Explore the short-term and long-term implications of key macroeconomic issues for the retail sector.  ASK FRANK! NEW Q&A FORUM!   Retail Forward Senior Economist, Frank Badillo, will answer attendee questions about the economy, the outlook and the impact of macroeconomic forces on your business. Watch for our “Call for Questions” in your conference registration confirmation.
  • Discover the crucial challenges that lie ahead in the post-recession retail landscape and find out how retailers’ and manufacturers’ growth strategies will need to align.
  • Understand how to leverage the proliferation of social networking and the evolution of in-store technologies to create more meaningful and actionable dialog with your target shoppers.
  • Take a tour of new retail business models and innovations.
  • Learn how to maximize your digital marketing strategy today to win online tomorrow.

Platinum Sponsor:

integer


Gold Sponsors:

mc

compete


Canadian Event Sponsor:

pwc


Morning Break Sponsor:
New York City and Chicago

shc

Morning Break Sponsor: Bentonville

cg

Presenting Sponsor: Bentonville

pwc

 

   

 

 

 

Timely Analysis of Breaking News from
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No End to Mauling: Declines in Monthly Mall Shopping Incidence Persist, July 2010
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FDM Retail Perspectives:
Value Will Remain a Focus, July 2010
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Softgoods Retail Perspectives:
A Look at Macy’s New Beauty Concept, July 2010
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FDM Retail Perspectives:
What's Behind Best-in-Class Regional Retailers?, Part 2, June 2010
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