Golfers meet in the lobby for departure.
Guests meet in lobby for departure.
Dinner served throughout.
The Central Upper Plaza is located ocean side of the Monterey Plaza.
Attire: Business Cocktail
Sponsored by: US Infocomm
The connected journey - how today's consumer thinks about retail, and how retailers are responding.
Alexei Agratchev, CEO & Co-Founder, RetailNext
The lines between retail and experience, landlords and tenants, and old school vs. new continue to blur. Retail evolves 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.
Large Mall Retailer There continues to be a lot of conversation around the reinvention of the shopping mall and this conversation will be no different. Beyond the Lease Line, Malls as InnovatorsThe 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.
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.
Reinvention of Tanaka Magane How do you transition a 100-plus-year-old optical retailer into a cool and modern brand? Join Damian Hall, President and CEO of Tanaka Magane, as he takes you through the brand's modern revolution. 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? Today's Store 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).
Sponsored by: SATO Global Solutions
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. Case Study in Analytics - Hankyu Learn how the largest department store in Japan leverages analytics to better understand its shoppers, driving performance through data insights and long-term strategic thinking. 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.
Networking Break Sponsored by: Kinnetix
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.
Valuing 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. 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.
Guests meet in lobby for departure at 5:30pm.
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!
*Each session will be 45 minutes.* Full Path Analytics: Join RetalNext's Head of Retail Consulting, Lauren Bitar, for an in-depth conversation on analytics including applications, best practices and case studies. Traffic 2.0: Join RetailNext's Training Manager, Rachelle Benson, to learn more about training tools and driving adoption across your enterprise. CTO/Head of Product Session: Join RetailNext's Head of Product, Jason Luther, for a round of Technical Q&A, a roadmap overview and dive into the learning (VR/AR) applications for your stores. Connected Journey: Join RetailNext's CMO, Bridget Johns, to uncover the Connected Journey. Connect your shoppers' physical and digital footprints via LiveRamp and understand shoppers vs. buyers and the missed opportunity. Discover how RetailNext's Facebook partnership may work for you.
Seated and "to-go" options available.
