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SESSIONS manage their personal fi nances. Retailer and manufacturer actions and diverse consumer spending patterns are impacting sales results. Though some are a direct result of the economy, others have been in motion for some time and, like a perfect storm, they are converging to create both unique challenges and opportunities. This presentation will explore how consumers have adjusted what they buy, and how successful companies are leveraging innovation and insights into what’s ahead for the future. RETAIL PANEL: Are We Global, or Just All Over the Place? 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Moderator: Christian Davies, Executive Creative Director of the Americas, FITCH Panelists: Bevan Bloemendaal, Senior Global Director – Global Creative Services, Timberland Marketing; Paul Loux, Senior Vice President of Design, Sephora; Kambiz Hemati, Global Creative Director – Store Design, Nike Where a brand meets its customers is no longer bound by the limitations of a physical presence. Old ideas of geography and provenance are being challenged. How do retail brands deal with the realities of a world in fl ux as they build a global presence? What are their successful strategies for international expansion against this backdrop? Join FITCH’s Christian Davies as he moderates a discussion on these topics with a panel of retail leaders, including Timberland and Sephora. Project Showcase 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Speakers: Various DDI board members Selected DDI Board Members will showcase retail projects that have recently been completed or are currently in development, encouraging feedback from industry peers. Creative Branding Circuit Training 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. At Beringer Vineyards, attendees will divide into four groups and rotate among four fast-thinking brand challenges, including a wine tour, wine tasting brand challenge, “fi reside chat” and store design challenge. Enjoy the Napa experience while also sharpening your retail design skills! SATURDAY, September 15 Other-World Technology 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Moderator: Randall Stone, Senior Director, Lippincott Panel: Gary D. Dollens, Global Head, Franchise & Select Brands, Hyatt Hotels Corp.; Steven Webster, Senior Director of Experience Design, Microsoft Join experts from leading non-retail entities that are putting a retail spin on their customer experiences by integrating digital technology into their environments. www.ddinapaforum.com http://www.ddinapaforum.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of DDi - September 2012

DDi - September 2012
Table of Contents
From the Editor
From the Show Director
Newsworthy
Shopper Insights
Greentailing
Editor’s Choice
Portfolio Awards 2012
Retail Design Luminaries
Retail Design Influencers
Design Firms of the Year
Best Visual Merchandising Programs
Retailer of the Year
Best-Designed Stores of the Year
Retail Standouts
Calendar
Advertisers
Classifieds
Think Tank

DDi - September 2012