WSA Seminars Calendar
The World Shoes & Accessories Association’s WSA Show in Las Vegas officially opens on Feb. 12, but the National Shoe Retailer Association kicks off events early with a Feb. 11 “Retail Makeover” seminar. WSA's lineup of seminars include a new buyer orientation, trend presentations, visual display suggestions and business strategies for retailers. The WSA shows—including WSA, The Collections at WSA and Materials at WSA—will run Feb. 12–14 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, The Venetian and the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. For information, visit www.wsashow.com. Feb. 11 “Retail Makeover: Creating the Exceptional Customer Experience,” presented by NSRA Tuscany Suites & Casino 8:45 a.m.–4:50 p.m.For information: www.nsra.org
Feb. 12 “Step-by-Step Orientation for Buyers New to the WSA Show,” presented by the WSA Show Retail Relations Team Mandalay Bay, ballroom D, and Sands Expo & Convention Center, room 305 (held concurrently) 7:30–8:30 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“How to Run a Successful Store, Part 1,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Cos.Mandalay Bay, ballroom C 9–10 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“How to Run a Successful Store, Part 2,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Cos.Mandalay Bay, ballroom C 10:30–11:30 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Pantone Color Trends for Fall/Winter ’09/’10,” presented by Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Inc.Mandalay Bay, ballroom B 1–2 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Materials at WSA Workshop: The Magic of Color—Spring/Summer 2010 Trend and Color,” presented by Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Inc.Sands Expo & Convention Center, room 304 3:30–4:30 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Visual Merchandising: Store Displays and Design,” presented by Linda Cahan, Linda Cahan & Co.Mandalay Bay, ballroom D 2:30–3:30 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Getting Started Selling on the Internet,” presented by Chris Finken, Orange Soda Inc.Mandalay Bay, ballroom B 4–5:30 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
Feb. 13 “The Shoe & Accessory Travelers Association Presents: In This Economy, How Do I Prepare for Tomorrow?” a seminar by Sarat Sethi, CFA, CIC Mandalay Bay, ballroom C 7–8 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“How Much Should I Buy?” presented by Mort Haaz, OTB Retail Systems Mandalay Bay, ballroom D 9–10 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Materials at WSA Workshop: Speed to Market—Are You in the Loop?” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Cos.Sands Expo & Convention Center, room 303 9–10 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Key Insights Into Today’s Footwear Consumer,” presented by Marshal Cohen, The NPD Group Inc.Mandalay Bay, ballroom C 10:30–11:30 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Fashion Trends for Fall/Winter ’09/’10,” presented by Ellen Campuzano, FashionFACTSFolio Mandalay Bay, ballroom C 1–2 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
“Spy Shots: Retail Design Briefing 2009,” presented by Bess Anderson, Chute Gerdeman Mandalay Bay, ballroom D 2:30–3:30 p.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
Feb. 14 “The Shoe & Accessory Travelers Association Presents: In This Economy, How Do I Prepare for Tomorrow?” a seminar by Sarat Sethi, CFA, CIC Sands Expo & Convention Center, room 305 7–8 a.m.For information: www.wsashow.com
