Hollywood, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2008)—With retail environments companies focused on sustainability—both going green and prospering in an economic downturn, the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) has focused its 53rd Annual Convention programming in those areas.

The Nov. 12-15, 2008, event at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz., features experts on such vital issues as the new LEED for Retail rating system, an economic forecast of the industry based on research conducted for the association, and leadership in challenging times. In addition, Idea Exchange sessions address strategies for coping with inflation, initial steps toward sustainability, and green-demand staffing issues as well as emerging trends in retail design.

Value-oriented networking opportunities, an exhibits reception, and the association’s annual meeting are also featured. For information, visit www.retailenvironments.org/convention/2008.

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About A.R.E.
Members of the Association for Retail Environments, formerly NASFM, are retail environments professionals and proven industry leaders—companies that are well known for excellent craftsmanship, topflight service, and cutting–edge innovation. Member companies offer a full range of products and services for retail environments, and include store fixture suppliers, retail design firms, suppliers of visual merchandising products, and suppliers of materials and equipment for the retail environments industry. Member capabilities include importing, exporting, consolidating, installing, project management, engineering, design, and more.