WSA Seminar and Event Calendar
Shoe retailers and industry executives will head to Las Vegas next month for the Aug. 9–11 run of The WSA Show and The Collections at WSA at The Venetian and Sands Expo and Convention Center. Show organizer ENK International has lined up a seminar program with a little something for everyone—from the novice retailer to the footwear industry veteran.
The National Shoe Retailers Association will meet a day early—on Aug. 8—with its annual conference at The Venetian. This year’s topic is “Merchandising With Confidence.”
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.
August 8
The National Shoe Retailers Association conference: The Savvy Buyer: Merchandising With Confidence#8232; 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m. The Venetian Cost: $195 for NSRA/USRA Members ($95 for additional registrants), $225 for nonmembers ($95 for additional registrants) For information: www.nsra.org/wsa
August 9
Step-by-Step Orientation for Buyers New to The WSA Show#8232; 8:30–9:30 a.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“Warming Up: Pantone Color Trends for Spring/Summer ’11 and Beyond, presented by Pantone’s Leatrice Eiseman 9–10 a.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“How to Open and Run a Successful Shoe Store, Part 1,” presented by Global Purchasing Companies’ Mercedes Gonzales 1–2 p.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“How to Open and Run a Successful Shoe Store, Part 2,” presented by Global Purchasing Companies’ Mercedes Gonzales 2:15–3:15 p.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“Your Next Step: The Secrets to Long-Term Retail Success Every Shoe Store Needs,” presented by Global Purchasing Companies’ Mercedes Gonzales 4–5 p.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
August 10
“Hot, Hot, Hot: Must-Have Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer ’11,” presented by Fashion FACTSfolio’s Ellen Campuzano 9:30–10:30 a.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“Make Your Store a Must-See: A Workshop on What’s Hot (and Not) in Visual Merchandising,” presented by Sharon Leicham, of Sharon Rae Merchandising Solutions 11 a.m.–noon Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
August 11
“Web 2.0: Taking Your Next Step to Internet Success,” presented by OrangeSoda Inc.’s Chris Finken 9:30–11 a.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
“Ten Hot Tips for Mastering Inventory: Getting the Balance Right,” presented by RMSA Retail Solutions’ Paul Erickson 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Sands Expo and Convention Center For information: www.wsashow.com
