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The question on everyone’s mind is, “When will this trend turn around?” Alan Beaulieu, senior analyst and economist, and the Institute for Trend Research (ITR) were so uncannily accurate with forecasts at previous A.R.E. conventions that the A.R.E. Convention Committee requested a return.
Beaulieu will offer a detailed forecast for the global economy, with a special focus on prospects for our industry. Expect analysis of consumer sentiment, commercial and residential construction, and retail capital expenditures, and how they impact demand. Included in his presentation will be data on new store construction and renovation. Hear first hand his forecasts for the retail industry and the economy as a whole to help you determine your next steps.
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Amidst a constant flurry of retail market reports and economic analysis, it is difficult to separate truth from media hype or rumor. In order to navigate successfully through this tumultuous period, clear and precise market intelligence is needed.
In this keynote session sponsored by VMSD, Dan Stanek, executive vice president of Retail Forward Inc., will discuss the current retail landscape and how the recession is affecting consumer buying habits. He will detail the consumer trends that are affecting retailers’ capital expenditure decisions. By exploring the challenges ahead in the post-recession economy, he will help you discern which retailers have the best chance for sustained growth.
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In order to formulate an effective strategy in this economy, knowing what retailers need from you is key. The retail panel gives attendees the chance to hear directly from major retailers about their decision criteria for selecting vendors and their forecasts for upcoming new store construction and renovation for 2010 and beyond. Hear new opportunities for growth as they cite examples of how their vendors have responded to the turns in the economy. The invited panelists will further detail ways to get the attention of retailers, what defines a preferred vendor, and what you should be doing to establish a long-term, profitable relationship.
Panelists that have committed to date include Elizabeth Kokotajlo, senior design manager, design and development, for Luxottica, Gary Lundberg, manager of procurement group, store environment and fixtures, JCPenney, and Gwendolyn Newland, Director of Design, H-E-B. |
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