Gotta tell you, I’m really looking forward to the upcoming Chicago gift show. This time, I’m speaking at two sessions-—first, the Power Lunch on Sunday, then later that afternoon as one of three presenters at the GHTA Forum and Trolley Tour.
The two sessions couldn’t be more different. The Power Lunch is titled “Speed Networking for Retailers,” as I wear my RetailSpeaks hat, focusing on fast paced, out of the box thinking with a roomful of peers. Don’t get nervous-—it ought to be fun, and will send you home with the creative juices flowing.
The forum is a bit more on the serious side, titled “Strategies for Challenging Times.” Tom Ungrodt, Carol Schroeder, and I will frame an attack plan for squeezing more cash out of your stores in this upside down economy. Immediately after the forum, we’ll set off on a Trolley Tour of cool stores in the Chicago area, complete with a yummy boxed dinners and drinks.
For descriptions of the sessions (as well as others), visit the Chicago Market Living and Giving website-—or just click here.
To sign up for the Power Lunch or Trolley Tour, rsvp before July 7th (by clicking here). The Power Lunch is free; since the Trolley Tour includes drinks, that one’s a nominal $24.99 per person (and is worth it; we really had fun last year).
To attend the forum, just show up. No rsvp or charge involved.
Hope to see you there; be sure to come up and say hello.
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Will the Gift & Home Channel video tape your segments (and Trolley Tour) for their “Videos On Demand” ? I hope so!
I don’t know yet; just emailed that question to the powers that be yesterday afternoon. As soon as I find out, I’ll post it here…promise.
Update on GHC taping: They aren’t making this trip, unfortunately. Although…does mean whatever we do won’t be caught on camera…hmmm….