WSA Seminar and Event Calendar
It’s shoe season and The WSA Show and The Collections at WSA kick off on Feb. 2 in Las Vegas. Now under one roof at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the three-day show will showcase the latest in footwear, as well as a full slate of business and trend seminars tailored for the footwear industry.
The National Shoe Retailers Association will start the party early with its all-day workshop, titled “Business, Growth, Strategies” on Feb. 1 at Mandalay Bay. The WSA seminar lineup begins on Feb. 2 and runs through Feb. 4.
California Apparel News has compiled a calendar of seminars and events hosted during WSA. For more information about the trade event, visit www.wsashow.com.
February 1
“Business, Growth, Strategies,” all-day workshop, presented by the National Shoe Retailers Association #8232;Mandalay Bay Conference Center Cost: $175 for members ($145 for additional registrations), $275 for nonmembers ($250 for additional registrations) and includes admission to the all-day conference, breakfast, lunch and refreshments www.nsra.org
February 2
“Step-by-Step Orientation for Buyers New to the WSA Show,” presented by the WSA Retail Relations team 8:30–9:30 a.m.#8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“Step Inside the Mind of Today’s Footwear Consumer,” presented by Marshal Cohen, The NPD Group Inc. 10–11 a.m. Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
#8232;“How to Open and Run a Successful Shoe Store, Part 1,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies#8232; 10–11 a.m.Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“How to Open and Run a Successful Shoe Store, Part 2,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies #8232;11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
One-on-One Free Consultations 12:45–2:45 p.m.Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“From Runway to Retail: Must-Have Fashion Trends for Fall/Winter '10/'11,” presented by Reneacute;e Labbeacute;, Stylesight #8232;1:30–2:30 p.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
February 3
“Don't Tread on My Shoes: California Proposition 65 and Other Product Safety Issues,” a panel discussion featuring: Nate Herman, AAFA; Andrew Farhat, Intertek; and Lisa Halko, Greenberg Traurig LLP #8232;8–9:30 a.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“The Next New Black: Pantone Color Trends for Fall/Winter '10/'11 and Beyond,” presented by Pantone’s Lee Eiseman #8232;9–10 a.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“Five Savvy Marketing Moves for Footwear Retailers to Make Now,” presented by Rafael Mael, Brand Launcher#8232; 10:30 a.m.–noon #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
February 4
“Click It: Taking Your Next Step to Internet Success,” presented by OrangeSoda’s Chris Finken 9:30–11 a.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
“How You Can Improve Cash Flow, Margins and Sales Right Now,” presented by Lewis Cocke, RMSA Retail Solutions 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. #8232;Mandalay Bay Convention Center www.wsashow.com
