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<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Parlaying skills and tenacity perfected on the basketball court into the boardroom, Johnson’s business acumen has helped him build Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE).<br /><br /> For the last two decades Johnson has consistently turned heads with his unprecedented partnerships. In his early years as an entrepreneur, he forged an alliance with Sony Pictures to develop Magic Johnson Theatres. In 1998, he teamed with Starbucks to become the only franchisee in the history of the company, acquiring and eventually selling 125 stores in a lucrative move. Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers.<br /><br /> Johnson continues to expand his influence through his many businesses that include: EquiTrust, a $20 billion financial services company, and SodexoMAGIC, a food service and facilities management company. Through a newly formed fund, Johnson is investing millions of dollars on infrastructure improvement in the United States and is also one of the leading investors in a number of minority-owned technology companies.<br /><br /> On Monday, March 21, this influential investor will discuss his journey in sports, as well as his role as chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Standard 10- or even five-year leases are no longer mandatory. Instead, center owners are modulating their spaces and their leases to welcome short-term tenants or allow long-term tenants to expand to temporary spaces for special efforts, events, or promotions. Hear success stories directly from property owners and retailers.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Managing consumption of water, electricity, thermal energy or gas in retail shopping malls is one way to improve the bottom line and reduce the property’s carbon footprint. Learn about the solutions that provide real-time monitoring, and tips on demand reduction and benchmarking.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">A physical store’s atmosphere can take a shopping experience to new levels. Learn the role that lighting, flooring, even music/acoustics plays in the store experience — and how these elements impact retailers’ construction and design processes.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">The ongoing materials shortage has retailers exploring new solutions and opportunities to streamline projects and change the way buildings will be designed in the future.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">The far-reaching labor and materials shortages and supply chain issues are all taking a toll on retailers' construction projects. This session will discuss the solutions being employed by general contractors and retailers to manage the labor shortage and still keep projects on schedule.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">What are companies doing to bring life into physical retail and engage with customers? Join us for a deep dive into how retail experiences are changing — and hear from the retail innovators shaping this trend.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Shopping centers are making different new uses of their plentiful parking space. From welcoming multifamily residential developments to adding tenants in outparcels, property owners are revamping unused space in the parking lot. Join us to hear success stories directly from retail partners.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Limiting the impact of climate change is a priority for the retail industry, and retailers are making big strides to reduce their impact on the environment. Learn which energy uses, sustainable materials and sourcing practices limit Scope 3 emissions, net zero greenhouse emission targets and carbon neutral operations.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Air filtration is more complicated than ever. Good indoor air quality in buildings depends to a great extent on the effectiveness of the HVAC air filtration system. Join us to learn the role and importance of systems including mechanical air filters, gas-phase systems, UV light systems, portable air cleaners and more.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">EV charging stations are popping up across retail locations as government mandates encourage transitioning away from fossil fuel. This session will explore how to construct and maintain the electric stations, as well as how legislation is subsidizing EV charging station construction.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Discover how Petco is using experiential retail across its brand-new concept store Reddy to engage customers – and their four-legged best friends – in the fast-changing brick-and-mortar landscape.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Current supply and demand of steel, aluminum and plastics are affecting construction costs and schedules. Hear directly from retail construction professionals as they discuss the solutions and opportunities they use to manage increasing costs of building and remodeling projects. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Retail success comes from open communication and collaboration between supplier and retailer partners. Retail experts share tips on how to best negotiate and collaborate with business partners from landlords to general contractors and suppliers. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Employee and customer safety has never been more important. From riot glass and bollard protection to fire detection, retailers are updating their checklist to ensure they can protect the premises and people. Facilities management executives will share their insights — and their top priorities. </span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Evolving demographics point to a bright future for physical retail. Learn how demographic and societal trends will unlock new brick-and-mortar opportunities in the future.<br /><br /> Ken Gronbach is a leading demographer and futurist — and he’s ready to discuss why “demography is destiny!”<br /><br /> Learn how and why Gen Y (millennials) and Gen Z — which combined represent twice the population of the baby boomers — are dramatically enhancing brick-and-mortar retail with increased consumption. At the same time, baby boomers, with money and time on their hands, will continue to influence retail sales as well as store access, layout and product mix.<br /><br /> On Tuesday, March 22, Gronbach will discuss how these generations, along with diversity and inclusion, are influencing physical retail, including store design, as well as real estate opportunities.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Cutting operating costs are critical and generating proactive maintenance practices are heating up. New innovative platforms help retailers reduce costs by predicting necessary maintenance prior to failure. Learn how technology and automation can prioritize equipment management and drive insight into when to retire or repurpose equipment/parts.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">To remain successful in this new era of retailing, retailers are embracing new opportunities. Join us to hear how retailers are changing their location strategies and taking advantage of new retail environments and partnerships. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">QSR brands are embracing mobile ordering and curbside pickup, and adapting traditional restaurants to stay relevant and compete. Explore the advantages of bringing fit-outs in-house, new design changes and other opportunities to bolster dining experiences.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Developers are experimenting with new design concepts and tenant mixes to create groundbreaking shopping centers. Learn how developers are reimagining retail space to meet evolving consumer needs, and the role of pop-ups, touchless shopping innovations, showrooming designs and more.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Join us for a discussion that focuses on the skills and leadership journey of female executives in retail. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Retailers continue to find opportunities by repurposing and sharing existing retail space. Meet the retailers that are successfully reimagining their retail spaces and creating new business opportunities. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">New training methods are crucial to cultivate the next-generation of incoming construction professionals. Retail professionals discuss what it takes to lead, motivate and educate the new workforce. They will also share the strategies needed to improve leadership as well as inspire employees and boost their professional growth.</span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">The update for Title 24 (The California Building Energy Efficiency Standards) is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2023. This session will review the updates and how they will affect retail spaces. </span></p>

<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">Renewable energy is a hot topic for retailers. Join us for a discussion about the top trends retailers should be ready for — and how to prepare to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.</span></p>

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