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October 06, 2026
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Successful retailers don't rely on gut instinct alone. They use data to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions. This session will show you how to turn everyday business information into actionable insights that improve inventory management, merchandising, marketing, staffing, and purchasing decisions. Whether you're a single-store operator or managing multiple locations, you'll learn how to identify the metrics that matter most and use them to uncover opportunities, reduce risk, and drive growth.Speakers
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Your people are your greatest competitive advantage. In today's retail environment, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent is essential to creating exceptional customer experiences and driving sales growth. This session explores proven strategies for building a high-performing team culture that increases employee engagement, accountability, and productivity. Learn practical approaches for hiring the right people, motivating staff across generations, developing future leaders, and creating a workplace where team members thrive. Walk away with actionable tools to strengthen your workforce and improve business performance.Speakers
October 07, 2026
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Today's consumers increasingly seek products that reflect their values, whether that means supporting local makers, sustainability initiatives, charitable causes, cultural authenticity, or responsible sourcing. In this session, explore how retailers and product developers can align merchandise strategies with evolving consumer expectations while maintaining profitability. Learn how purpose-driven products create stronger customer connections, increase brand loyalty, and differentiate your assortment in a crowded marketplace.
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Your store doesn't need brand-new fixtures to create a fresh and engaging shopping experience. Discover how thoughtful upcycling, repurposing, and creative design can transform used fixtures, thrifted finds, and unexpected materials into unique merchandising solutions that reflect your brand while supporting sustainability goals. Learn how to uncover opportunities through overstocks, discounted fixtures, and secondhand resources, and explore the concept of reverse design, where creative store planning begins with what you already have. Walk away with practical ideas to refresh your space, reduce costs, and make a positive impact on both the environment and your bottom line.
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