Market trends in retail: winners exploit them while losers misread or ignore them. Market leaders anticipate and capitalize on economic and consumer trends and seemingly sail through even stormy economic times with the winds at their back and full in their sails. Similarly, market leaders recognize that trends, like the wind, shift quickly and threaten to render even the most successful business models obsolete and irrelevant. Goode Partners and Argyle Executive Forum are pleased to invite you to “Market Trends in Retail,” an opportunity to visit with fellow senior executives in the retail industry and consider the market trends that will influence your business over the next several years.

We are pleased to present you with an outstanding group of keynote speakers. Anthony Chan, Ph.D., Managing Director & Chief Economist, JPMorgan Private Client Services, will share his expert view about the economic trends that will influence the consumer. Michael J. Silverstein, Senior Vice President, The Boston Consulting Group, and the coauthor of Trading Up: The New American Luxury, will address general consumer trends in the marketplace. Michael Burke, Chief Executive Officer, Fendi, will address America’s seemingly insatiable demand for luxury; and David B. Henry, Chief Investment Officer at Kimco Realty Corporation, will discuss real estate trends in the retail market place.

Panel discussions will be equally relevant. Robert B. Chavez, Chief Executive Officer, Hermès USA, will lead a discussion on brand building. Michael G. Rubin, Chief Executive Officer, GSI Commerce Inc., will lead a discussion regarding trends in on-line retailing. Additional panels will comprise similarly compelling executive leaders that identify and discuss specific “hot” product categories that promise to trend strongly at retail.

It is truly our pleasure to bring such a world-class group of experts to help you understand market trends in retail. We hope you can join us.

The event is oversubscribed. To be placed on the waiting list, please email: eventmanagement@execforum.net

*Please note: this event is closed to the press.

Perspectives by:

Les Berglass
Chairman
BerglassGrayson

Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne
Group President
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Michael Burke
Chief Executive Officer
Fendi

Anthony Chan, Ph.D
Managing Director & Chief Economist
JPMorgan Private Client Services

Robert B. Chavez
President and Chief Executive Officer
Hermès of Paris, Inc.

Joseph DePinto
President and CEO
7-Eleven, Inc.

Tom DiDonato
EVP, Human Resources
American Eagle Outfitters

Jim Gold
President and CEO
Bergdorf Goodman

Mark Goodman
Executive Vice President, Marketing, Membership and E-commerce
Sam's Club

Michael Gould
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Bloomingdale’s

David B. Henry
Vice-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
Kimco Realty Corporation

Brendan Hoffman
President and CEO
Neiman Marcus Direct

Michael G. Rubin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
GSI Commerce Inc.

Michael J. Silverstein
Senior Vice President
The Boston Consulting Group

John Sullivan
Senior Vice President
Toys R Us, Inc.

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