Wrap It Up: Big Takeaways from the Event
Recap and discussion of various points raised from the sessions over the last two weeks with an eye toward what is most immediate and actionable.
Panel: Post-Covid Consumer
Plenty of new consumer needs were established during the pandemic. Which are here to stay and which are fleeting? How will consumers navigate a world where contagious diseases are disruptive rather than irritating? And what is and will be important to consumers in their purchase decisions in the near term?
Harvest, Halloween & Holiday 2021-22
For more than a year, consumers have been unable to gather and celebrate with loved ones. As opportunities for in-person experiences return in 2021, emotions will run high, increasing consumer interest and engagement. Assortments that speak to these powerful emotions will win big. Learn about the palette, pattern and thematic style trends with the greatest potential for third and fourt-quarter sales.
Materials Matter
To Come
Retail Renaissance: Driving Sales Through Experience
Whether you’re a retailer, manufacturer, importer or licensor, and whether you are physical or virtual, refocusing on the creative elements of shopper engagement–assortments, displays, non-verbal interaction–is the new reality. This session will highlight where to find the right inspiration, how to utilize trends in the process and innovative ways to communicate through visual merchandising.
Post-Covid Retailing
Once we are past the pandemic, what will retailing look like? Will online shopping continue and where will it peak? What is the role and future for Brick & Mortar retailing? What innovations did we see during the pandemic and which will stick? What are the factors to monitor and navigate in 2021 to be successful?