Innovating the In-Store Experience for Specialty Retail
Arrival Ground Transportation
Complimentary transportation for Optional Sunday Activity Participants
Optional Activity: Hill Country Wine Tour
Our tour features two premier wineries where you’ll delve into the rich history and distinctive flavors of Texas wines, all while enjoying some delightful tastings. Though the pace of the Hill Country is relaxed, the winemakers are passionately dedicated, consistently crafting award-winning wines that capture the essence of the Lone Star State.
9:00am: Gather in hotel lobby, registration, and continental breakfast.
9:45am: Depart hotel
2:30pm: Return to hotel.
Optional Activity: Tejas with Rodeo Olympics
Immerse yourself in genuine Western heritage with thrilling events like Roping 101, Mechanical Bull riding, Photo Bull opportunities, Stick Horse Barrel Racing, and Hay Hauling. Texas-themed lunch served in our cozy outdoor pavilion.
10:30am: Gather in hotel lobby, registration, and continental breakfast.
11:15am: Depart hotel.
2:45pm: Return to hotel.
Arrival Ground Transportation
Supplier Reception and Orientation
Hear a Retail Executive provide perspective on how to maximize your time at the Event. Meet your peers and share a beverage!
Opening Keynote: Redefine Impossible
James Lawrence the “Iron Cowboy”
Sports Illustrated ranked James in the top 50 fittest freaks. RedBull declares that ‘when it comes to endurance, he is unstoppable’ and Success magazine named him ‘The Most Enduring Man In The World’. He has redefined the definition of Impossible and is here today to share his journey with you.
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Supplier Breakfast
Retail Executive Peer Breakfast
Retail Executive Boardroom Meeting
Boardroom Presentations
Content Session: Retail Economic Trends/Forecast
Sarah Quinlan
Sarah Quinlan is the Managing Director and Founder of SAQ Economic Advisory LLC. Ms. Quinlan has over 25 years of macro-economic asset management experience utilizing all asset classes. She also has been a macro economic advisor to C-Suite executives from financial institutions, merchants and governments across over 50 countries. She creates custom actionable insights to direct strategic and digital objectives and evaluate historical results. Ms. Quinlan also delivers global economic forecasting to advise on expansion for companies within multiple countries. She focuses on digital and technological evolution and expansion with key clients globally. As a highly rated and experienced keynote speaker for industry conferences with multiple media appearances as an economic specialist, she continues to speak globally.
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Private One-on-One Appointments
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Off-site Dinner
Retail Executive and Supplier Group Breakfast
(Suppliers welcome to stay until 9:00am)
Retail Executive Boardroom Meeting
Boardroom Presentations
Group Lunch
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Private One-on-One Appointments
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Closing Cocktail Reception
Closing Dinner Celebration and Entertainment
Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab & Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.