Golfers meet in the lobby for departure at 10:30 am.
NEW TO GOLF? Join the teaching pros at Poppy Hills for a lesson before the tournament begins (10:45 - 11:30 am).
Driving range and putting green available for warm-up.
Shotgun start: 11:30am
Poppy Hills Golf Course is the newest golf course in Pebble Beach, California after undergoing an extensive 13-month renovation that was completed in April 2014. The original Poppy Hills was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and opened in 1986.
Guests meet in lobby for departure at 11:00 am. - Sponsored by: Fitch Ratings
Join the members of the RetailNext team for a fun wine blending session before lunch.
Dinner served throughout.
The Central Upper Plaza is located ocean side of the Monterey Plaza.
Attire: Business Cocktail
Musical Entertainment by Mark Banks
Sponsored by: US Infocomm
Alexei Agratchev, CEO & Co-Founder, RetailNext
The lines between digital and physical, retail and experience, and old school vs. new continue to blur. Retail is evolving in exciting ways, and this panel of senior executives will explore what’s working, what’s not and what retailers need to do to ensure success. Moderator: Alexei Agratchev, CEO & Co-Founder - RetailNext Panelists: Kerry W. Cooper, President & COO - Rothy's Aaron Sanandres, CEO & Co-Founder - UNTUCKit
The past year saw the birth of a multitude of new formats of retail innovation. From pop-up shops and high-end restaurants to mixed-used spaces and virtual reality experiences, nearly everyone wants to get into the innovation game. Join these mall operators and retail innovators as they discuss what they’ve been working on and what else is up their sleeves. Moderator: Megan Berry, CEO & Founder - by REVEAL Panelists: Shawn Pauli, SVP, Leasing Operations - Westfield Jim Ward, VP, Innovation & New Business Ventures - CBL Jameson Valone, AVP, Digital Marketing - Macerich
Networking Break Sponsored by: Kinettix
This extended networking break provides ample time to connect with colleagues as well as explore the Retailer Showcase. The Retailer Showcase focuses on some of our most innovative retail partners sharing what RetailNext is doing with them along with other technology innovators.
Winning Formulas: Influencers, Data Driven Brands, TransparencyWhat does it take to build a brand in today's millennial and Gen Z world? Influencers, data and product transparency all play parts, but what works best, and are there formulas that are universal? Moderator: Lee Greene, VP Partnerships - GRIN Panelists: Ivka Adam, CEO & Founder - Iconery Allie Egan, President - Cynthia Rowley Sid Gupta, Founder - Last Brand Today's Retail AssociateGood in-store teams have always been key to a retailer's success, but the playing field has changed. Associates now expect more, and emerging technologies empower a different kind of success. Join this all-star team of retailers as they cover topics ranging from associates as influencers to letting teams determine their own schedules (and making it work). Moderator: Sanish Mondkar, CEO - Legion Panelists: Angela Larch, Dir. of Store Operations & Training - Destination XL Eoin Harrington, Founder - Pearl Design Keynote Presentation: The TOBE Report The Projection with Executive Vice President, Leslie Ghize .
New Retail Evolution in China The retail ecosystem in China is exploding, expanding exponentially across its vast geography. Learn how Cue, RetailNext’s strategic development partner in China, considers the Chinese shoppers’ connected journey, approaches comprehensive retail analytics, and advances shopper understanding in global retail’s new frontier. Presented by: Victor Shao, CEO - CUE China Case Study in Analytics - Hankyu & Snow Peak Learn how one of the largest department stores and one of the most innovative specialty retailers in Japan leverage analytics to better understand their shoppers, driving performance through data insights and long-term strategic thinking. Hosted by: Miyuki Kankeo, Retail Engagement Manager - RetailNext Case Studies Presented by: Mitsuo Okamoto, Director of Fashion Sales - Hankyu Department Stores Noah Reis, Director, Chief Supply Chain Officer - Snow Peak Erasing of Boundaries How does a retailer successfully establish and build upon its brand beyond the borders of its home country? Join this group of global retail leaders as they discuss how they think about their businesses around the world. Moderator:Greg Porlier, Head of International Sales - RetailNext Panelists: Ashley Micklewright, President & CEO - Bluebell Group Noah Reis, Director Chief Supply Chain Officer - SnowPeak
Networking Break Sponsored by: Kinettix
This extended networking break provides ample time to connect with colleagues as well as explore the Retailer Showcase. The Retailer Showcase focuses on some of our most innovative retail partners sharing what RetailNext is doing with them along with other technology innovators.
AREA 15: Radically Re-imagining RetailThere continues to be a lot of conversation around the reinvention of the shopping mall, but perhaps no mall has been more highly anticipated than Las Vegas’ innovative Area 15. This presentation focuses on Area 15’s radically re-imagined retail, art and entertainment complex, scheduled to open in late 2019.Presented by: Michael Beneville, CCO - AREA 15Valuing the CreatorsTechnology investments are driving valuations for retailers across the board - from legacy companies all the way down to digital startups. The big question is “Where does the valuation come from? Is it the retail idea, the operational excellence, the consumer connection or the tech itself”? This panel of financial experts will discuss how retailers should be thinking about technology investments and how these investments drive valuation. Moderator: Kindra Tatarsky, Director - Touchdown Ventures Panelists: Jennifer Davis, Managing Director - Goldman Sachs Oliver Chen, Managing Director, Retail & Luxury Sector Head - Cowen and Company Monica Aggarwal, Head of Retail and Consumer - Fitch RatingsEric Roth, Managing Director - MidOcean Partners Making the Smart Bets The blending of retail and technology is upon us, blurring the lines like never before. However, where should a retailer place its bets in order to better its shopper experience and business results? These experts will discuss what’s real, what’s emerging and what’s more hype than substance. Moderator: Amra Tareen, Head of Innovation - Bed Bath & Beyond Panelists: Arun Nair, CTO & Co-Founder - RetailNext Stacey Shulman, CIO: IOTG/Retail - Intel Lockie Andrews, Chief Digital Officer - UNTUCKit
Guests meet in lobby for departure at 6:30pm.
Attire: Business Casual
Connect with former colleagues or new connections made at the RetailNext Executive Forum. This time is set aside for a casual exchange of ideas, networking or just reading the paper on your own!
Full Path Analytics: Join RetailNext's Head of Retail Consulting, Lauren Bitar, for an in-depth conversation on our most advanced analytics including applications, best practices and case studies. Driving Adoption Through More Effective Training, Communication and Collaboration Across The Enterprise: Join CEO of Legion, Sanish Mondkar, and RetailNext's Training Manager, Rachelle Benson, to discuss workforce management and learn more about RetailNext training tools to drive adoption across your enterprise. Product/Technical Q&A: Join RetailNext's Director of Product Management, Vedrana Novosel, for a round of Technical Q&A, a roadmap overview and an open conversation on the latest and greatest RetailNext innovations. Connected Journey: Join RetailNext's CMO, Bridget Johns, to uncover the Connected Journey. This discussion will center on connecting digital footprint data to the in-store experience RetailNext's groundbreaking partnerships with LiveRamp and Facebook will be explored to help understand how you can connect your shoppers' physical and digital footprints to unlock missed opportunity and drive sales and conversion in your stores.
Seated and "to-go" options available.
