Improving Synergies Between Merchandising and Operations

Format: Case Study Case Study
General topic presenting lessons learned start to finish.
Format: Expert-Expert Interview Expert-Expert Interview
Replaces fireside chat or single presenter format. Must be known industry expert or presentation of robust data.
Format: Ignite Ignite
Slides run automatically keeping speaker pacing. Keeps session moving.
Format: Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope
One topic through the eyes of different functional teams (e.g. supply chain, store ops, frontline, finance, etc.)
Format: Lightning Lightning
Moderated Q&A with small panel with efforts to drive diverse perspective; after 3 minutes on question, buzzer sounds and move to next question; forces people to be brief and clear on answers.
Format: Masterclass Masterclass
Single topic session which is a solo presenter and acts more like an university lecture. Must include multiple media, audience interaction, etc.
Format: Great Debate: Point Counterpoint Great Debate: Point Counterpoint
Facilitator stimulates point/counterpoint debate on key industry topic.
Format: Roundtables Roundtables
Facilitated discussion. Limited use of slides or video to set-up topic.
Format: Think You Know Me? Think You Know Me?
One group is polled on a topic, and then the other has to guess the outcomes, as a stimulant for discussion.
Format: Workshop Workshop
Traditional small group classroom style format.
Operations
Format: Think You Know Me? Think You Know Me?

In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, seamless coordination between merchandising and operations is essential for driving profitability and delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this engaging "Newlywed Game" session format, three retailers will team up- merchandising vs operations to see where they are aligned and where there is work to be done. From inventory management to store layout and customer engagement strategies, attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster synergy and maximize the impact of merchandising and operations initiatives. Whether you're a merchandising manager, operations director, or retail executive, this session offers invaluable perspectives to drive organizational success.  



Add to Calendar America/New_York NACS Show Education Session - Improving Synergies Between Merchandising and Operations

In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, seamless coordination between merchandising and operations is essential for driving profitability and delivering exceptional customer experiences. In this engaging "Newlywed Game" session format, three retailers will team up- merchandising vs operations to see where they are aligned and where there is work to be done. From inventory management to store layout and customer engagement strategies, attendees will gain actionable strategies to foster synergy and maximize the impact of merchandising and operations initiatives. Whether you're a merchandising manager, operations director, or retail executive, this session offers invaluable perspectives to drive organizational success.  

 Georgia World Congress Center:

Speakers

Blaine Applebee

Director of Merchandising
Global Partners

Erin Breeden

Merchandise Manager
Hat Six Travel Center

Bill Karg

Manager of Categories
Wawa, Inc.

Jason Read

Director of Store Operations
Wawa Food Markets

Jason joined Wawa 8 years ago as Director of Store Operations supporting over 115 stores in Central and North Jersey and 10 Area Managers.  Prior to Wawa, Jason worked for Starbucks Coffee...

Lori Rothe

Director of Operational Effectiveness
Global Partners

Kay Segal

President and Managing Executive
Business Accelerator Team

Years of experience earned through operations, marketing and strategic positions held in the c-store, foodservice and B2B media industries allow Kay Segal to provide both industry understanding...

Megan Williams

Director of Operations
Hat Six Travel Center
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