<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">A materials shortage has retailers exploring the value of 3D printed materials. From basic materials to a complete building structures, 3D printing has the ability to expand and change the way buildings will be designed in the future. This session explores how to finalize projects using 3D technology, CAD drawing production and more. </span></p>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Meeting Air Filtration Needs While Managing Costs
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
RCA: Keeping Projects on Schedule When Dealing with Labor & Materials Shortages, and Supply Chain Issues in Construction
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Designing a Sensory Retail Experience
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Utilities Cost Mitigation
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
New Trends in Sustainability: Design, Construction & Operations
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Trends in Immersive Experiences
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
EV Charging Stations
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
The Latest Best Practices in Negotiation
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Current Construction Material Constraints
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Facilities Risk Management Checklist
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<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>
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
Women In Retail Networking Reception
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:30 PM
Monday, March 21, 2022
2022-03-21
SPECS 2022 Evening Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
7:30 AM
8:15 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Breakout Retailers Awards Presentation
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Keynote Address
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
THE MAIN STAGE presentation
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Face2Face: Retailer/Exhibitor Information Exchange
Planning Ahead: How Technology Can Drive the Value of Preventive Maintenance
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Women in Retail
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Location Strategies: Insights into Operating in Independent Locations
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<p><span style="font-family:Oxygen;">To remain successful in this new era of retailing, companies are taking advantage of new retail properties. Retailers explore the benefits of moving to freestanding or inline locations. </span></p>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Designing and Building QSRs to Meet Mobile & Curbside Pickup Demand
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<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>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Training the Next-Gen of Retail Construction Professionals
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Title 24 Update: What Does it Mean for Retailers?
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
2022-03-22
Space Utilization/Conversion from Retail to Fulfillment & Co-Occupancy
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<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>