Embracing our Common Humanity
Monday, January 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Moderator: Terry Lundgren, Chairman, President and CEO, Macy's, Inc.
Speaker: President Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton, Founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, will describe the challenges of globalization during this keynote address, as he shares his unique perspective on the world's growing interdependence. After the Keynote address, President Clinton will participate in a special Q & A with Macy's Chairman, President and CEO, and Chairman of NRF's Board of Directors, Terry Lundgren.
Keeping a Classic Brand Modern
Tuesday, January 17, 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Speakers: David Lauren, Executive Vice President of Advertising, Marketing, and Corporate Communications for Ralph Lauren Corporation
David Lauren, who has tasked himself with keeping the iconic brand modern, will share his evolutionary vision through use of technology.
Conscious Capitalism
Tuesday, January 17, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Speakers: Walter Robb, Co-CEO, Whole Foods Markets, Inc.; Jonathan Sokoloff, Managing Partner, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.; Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store
This session will examine the four tenets of Conscious Capitalism and how retailers are seeking a competitive advantage by properly balancing the needs of all stakeholders – employees, suppliers, customers, community and investors.
Retail Never Sleeps – Delivering Transformative Leadership
Wednesday, January 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Moderator: Stephen Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks, Inc.
Speakers: Marty Albertson, Chairman, Guitar Center, Inc.; Brian Devine, Chairman, PETCO; Brenda Malloy, Managing Director and Global Retail Practice Leader, Russell Reynolds Associates: This session will explore the continuous evolution of the retail landscape in an ever-dynamic marketplace and how to identify and develop the next generation of transformative retail industry leaders.
In addition to the featured Keynotes and Super Sessions, NRF's 101st Annual Convention and EXPO will present a series of breakout sessions, store tours, receptions, luncheons and a one-of-a-kind EXPO floor, showcasing hundreds of supplier and associate exhibitors.
NRF's Annual Convention and EXPO serves as the world's leading retail event, bringing 22,000 retail professionals and vendors from more than 65 countries together for educational and networking opportunities. NRF's EXPO floor, open on Monday and Tuesday of the Convention, hosts more than 420 exhibiting companies and features special sessions produced by NRF covering a wide range of topics such as sustainability, visual merchandising and the global economy.
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