RCA SESSION: Adoption of Technology in Construction
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">A Retail Contractors Association-led panel will discuss the use of different technology solutions that are positively impacting retail design and construction.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Taking a Cross-Functional Approach to Sustainability
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">This session will explore how store development teams across design, construction, facilities management, operations and real estate all must collaborate to prepare for code changes, new mandates and execute new sustainability practices. Experts will also discuss how teams work together to scale toward a new zero operation, among other topics.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Women in Retail: Top 5 Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Join us for a deep dive into the strategies that female professionals can use to transform obstacles into opportunities — and create a fast track for leadership.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Maximizing Energy Use: Five New Solutions for Retailers
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Energy is one of the top operating costs for retailers. This session will explore how energy usage is changing, and highlight the opportunities that can reduce energy consumption. Learn about the solutions that can help retailers lower the cost of utilities and conserve energy.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
The Increasing Opportunities of the Dark Box
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Dark stores are increasingly offering new opportunities for retailers. Learn how these spaces are provide a new way for retailers to deliver more personalized and localized services.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Understanding Emissions & The Montreal Protocol: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Decarbonization efforts are heating up but companies need to educate themselves on emissions and how to safely switch to cleaner energy-efficient operations. This session will discuss which energy uses, sustainable materials and sourcing practices limit Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, improve net zero greenhouse emission targets and support carbon neutral operations. The discussion will also explore how to phase out gases from refrigeration and air conditioning foams as defined in the Montreal Protocol.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Collaboration for Better Store Development
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Exceptional project outcomes rely on the collaboration of all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle from real estate, design, contractors, facilities managers and landlords. Join a panel of retail experts ready to discuss how all lines of business need a seat at the table.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
New Trends in Materials and Store Finishes
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Retailers are focused on speed, accessibility and maintainability when designing physical spaces. Discover new, creative, even alternative materials that improve a physical store’s atmosphere and streamline maintenance.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Using Software and Analytics for Site Selection
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Retailers are embracing technology at a faster pace, and more attention is being placed on artificial intelligence’s (AI) predictive analytics to make more informed decisions. Learn how AI is becoming increasingly important in retailers’ site selection decisions.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Five Ways to Attract, Retain & Develop Next-Gen Talent
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">New recruitment and training methods are crucial to cultivate the next-generation of incoming construction professionals — especially in a tight labor market. Retailers discuss what it takes to lead, motivate and educate the new, younger workforce. Learn about the importance of mentoring, partnering with organizations that promote construction and trade-related careers to high school students, and the strategies needed to improve leadership as well as inspire employees and boost their professional growth.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Emergency Response and Readiness
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
4:20 PM
5:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Keeping physical locations, employees and customers safe has never been more important. This session will focus on the operations and equipment needed to protect the premises and people. Facilities management executives will share their insights — and their top priorities.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Diversity Without Tokenism
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
4:20 PM
5:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">How can retailers integrate meaningful equity and inclusion into their corporate culture? This disucssion will delve into best practices needed to transform diversity goals into an inclusive company culture. The session will also focus on how to ensure that efforts increase employee opportunities and experiences – and not become mere gestures.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
How to Improve Leasing Communication Between Landlords and Tenants
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
4:20 PM
5:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Retail success comes from open communication and collaboration between retailer and landlord partners. Retail experts will share tips on how to best negotiate and collaborate with landlords on new construction, lease renewals and timing on build outs and openings, among other priorities.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Job Completion Punch List vs. Extras
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
4:20 PM
5:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">How do retailers manage the remaining tasks on a punchlist and move toward completing a project? How do you manage which item is a punch item or an added task? This session will explore the solutions needed to manage the project closeout process and keep projects running smooth and on time.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Designing & Building a Smart, Sustainable Store
4:20 PM - 5:10 PM
4:20 PM
5:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Sustainability and digitization continue to define and influence how retailers design and build physical locations. Hear how sustainable and recycled materials and energy efficiency are providing new construction opportunities. Also learn how leveraging data from smart technology can enable retailers to operate more sustainable locations.</span></p>
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
Women In Retail Networking Reception
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Monday, March 20, 2023
2023-03-20
SPECS 2023 Evening Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Networking Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:05 AM
7:30 AM
8:05 AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Breakout Retailers Awards Presentation
8:05 AM - 8:20 AM
8:05 AM
8:20 AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Keynote Address
8:20 AM - 9:20 AM
8:20 AM
9:20 AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
THE MAIN STAGE presentation: Meet the Breakout Retailers Award Winners
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Face2Face: Retailer/Exhibitor Information Exchange
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">This session explores what retailers are doing to mitigate supply chain disruptions when procuring critical materials and equipment. Learn how to navigate implications of multi-year budgets, the cost of storing materials, and planning projects based on current, often volatile lead times.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Best Practices: In-house vs. Outsourced Labor
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">This session explores how retailers mitigate labor staffing issues and still expertly provide repair services. Learn how each model impacts budgets, tax advantages and scheduling flexibility. Experts will also discuss how can retailers blend both models to more efficiently manage operations.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
How to Identify and Survey Existing Buildings
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Retailers need to do due diligence before purchasing, leasing or renovating physical locations. Conducting surveys gives retailers the insight they need about building materials, the presence of defects, and the extent and cause of potential damage. This session will discuss the importance of using these investigative services, and problem-solving techniques and software that can identify hazardous pollutants, including asbestos.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Top Retail Center Experiences
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Meet the companies contributing to some of the nation’s most talked about retail experiences, including a few innovators highlighted in <em>Chain Store Age</em>’s annual look at the country’s top shopping center experiences. <em>CSA</em>’s real estate editor Al Urbanski will lead a discussion among these leaders who will detail their company's experiences and memorable spaces.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Retail Case Study
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
2:20 PM
3:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">This session will highlight one of the retail industry’s newest store concepts.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Getting “Smart” About Facilities: How Technology Can Improve Maintenance Operations
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Retailers are increasingly investing in smart technologies. As they collect information from more connected devices, their maintenance decisions become more proactive and operations more streamlined. This session will highlight how merging predictive analytics with smart equipment including HVAC systems, lighting, and more, provides more efficiently managed facilities.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Equipment Tips: Maintaining & Replacing in Challenging Times
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Tight capital budgets and supply chain issues are forcing retailers to extend the life of equipment. Retail experts discuss how companies are keeping units running as long as possible before a planned replacement is scheduled, how to “triage” equipment during emergency situations, and how to be more proactive in the current retail landscape.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Construction: Doing More with Less
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Costs continue to take a toll on purchasing and procuring materials. Retailers are adopting new strategies and solutions to keep projects on schedule.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Building and Maintaining Green Roofs
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Green roofs are sprouting up across retail and the benefits are plentiful. This session will explore how retailers are creating and maintaining these outdoor green spaces, and overall benefits. Other topics include what is involved with complying with building codes, insurance requirements and city standards.</span></p>
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
2023-03-21
Top 5 Strategies for Successful Experiences
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
3:20 PM
4:10 PM
<p><span style="font-family:'Open Sans';">Many retailers are remodeling stores to personalize experiences and engage shoppers. Learn about the top trends and innovations impacting how retailers will reimagine their store experiences.</span></p>