“Learn and Earn” Buyer Breakfast Roundtables (RSVP)Tuesday, July 30, 8:30am-10:00amPresented by CAHHS, CRAFT, MSA, SIA & ZAGLocation: Building C-11 Seminar Room, C1144Start your Market day off right with hot breakfast! Join roundtable discussions by topic or store type. Circulate around to tables of interest. Ask burning questions of your retail community and gain insightful advice from talented subject matter experts. Exchange best practices, explore solutions to your toughest challenges and network with fellow buyers. Existing and prospective association buyer members are welcome.
Presented by participating associations:
CRAFT Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT) - Diane Sulg, executive director
Fair Trade Federation (FTF) - Chris Solt, executive director
Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) - Paula Haerr, vice president of programs & services
Museum Store Association (MSA) - Michael Silverman, Oakland Museum of CA, MSA Western Chapter officer
Spa Industry Association (SIA) - Allan Share, executive director & Patti Biro, director of education
Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) - ZAG board members
Presented by participating associations:
California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (CAHHS)
Lilly Stamets, CAHHS retail SME, member of California Hospital Volunteer Leadership Network
Deliver for the digital customer, to improve patient experience
CRAFT Retailers’ Association for Tomorrow (CRAFT)
Diane Sulg, executive director
Idea exchange on the 3 P's: products, promotions & profits
Fair Trade Federation (FTF)
Chris Solt, executive director
How businesses of all sizes can align with fair trade values
Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA)
Paula Haerr, vice president of programs & services
Expanding gift categories beyond collegiate licensed products
Museum Store Association (MSA)
Michael Silverman, Oakland Museum of CA, MSA Western Chapter officer
Cross-category product shopping to fulfill your store's mission
Spa Industry Association (SIA)
Allan Share, executive director & Patti Biro, director of education
CBD: its benefits for your customers AND their pets!
Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) - ZAG board members
Ross Beardsley, Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens, ZAG board member
The value of keeping retail operations in-house
Zoo & Aquarium Buyers Group (ZAG) - ZAG board members
Sue Fahje, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, ZAG board member
Developing your workforce: how to hire and retain your staff
Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals (AHVRP)
Linda Fisher, Poudre Valley Hospital & Medical Center of the Rockies, AHVRP president
Orchestrate pop-up shops to build excitement, awareness and revenue