The SPECS Program tracks provide you with seminars relevant to you and your chain! You find the description for each track listed below.

Big Box

These sessions are tailored to retailers with large-format stores—ground-up, mall anchors, and strip-center or lifestyle-center anchors—and will address the concerns of senior-level construction professionals. Attend this group of sessions and dig deeper into the challenges you face daily.

Facilities Management

This track of sessions specifically addresses the concerns of retail facilities professionals who have a strong command of the basics and are looking to delve deeper into the challenges of managing the facilities department for their chain.

Foodservice

This track was designed by our Foodservice Advisory Board members to specifically address foodservice issues and concerns. All attendees involved with foodservice responsibilities are welcome to participate.

Planning & Design

As planning and design professionals, you are faced with the challenge of keeping your chain’s brand and look current. This senior-level track of sessions offers a fresh new perspective that will translate into creative design and management concepts for your chain.

Small Box

These sessions are for retailers with smaller store formats—in-line mall tenants, in-line strip-center or lifestyle-center tenants. This track of sessions will provide you with the tools you need to develop your department while expanding your knowledge.

Personal Development/Business Strategy

For you to be on the top of your professional game, you need to invest in your personal development and have the opportunity to learn about new and innovative business trends. Our esteemed group of presenters will tackle the issues you need to know about as a leading professional. We will also provide attendees with the tools necessary to enhance your personal performance. Attend this group of sessions and hone your personal and professional skills.