Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
Supplier Welcome Luncheon & Orientation Panel Discussion
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
Retailer Orientation Panel Discussion
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
Retailer-Only Networking Reception
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
Supplier-Only Networking Reception
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
Exhibit Hall Open
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
4:15 PM
5:45 PM
<div><em>Refreshments will be served.</em></div>
Sunday, March 15, 2020
2020-03-15
SPECS 2020 Welcome Reception
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Networking Breakfast & Table Topic Discussions
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Keynote Address
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
The Main Stage Presentation
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
9:15 AM
10:30 AM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Face2Face: Retailer/Exhibitor Information Exchange
9:15 AM - 10:55 AM
9:15 AM
10:55 AM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
<div><em>Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) & Refreshments to be served. </em></div>
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Main Stage Recap
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<div>Topic TBD</div>
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
RCA: Best Practices in Collaboration Between Multiple Stakeholders
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
A Retail Contractors Association-led panel identifies the benefits that come with retailers and contractors collaborating on store openings. Discussion topics include short turnaround cycles/speed to market, easier navigation on leasing and government approvals, and more efficient construction processes.
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Facilities Management Disruptors
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
Ongoing concerns about the environment and energy use, shrinking budgets and digital technologies are challenging facilities management like never before. Learn about the new processes and innovations that companies are adopting to address these challenges and improve FM operations.
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Spotlight On Next-Gen Retail Talent
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<div>Leaders from Texas A&M’s renowned department of retailing will discuss how to identify, recruit and redevelop talent across disciplines. They will also discuss the programs and alternate avenues available in the design, construction, retail industries.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
The Future of Store Design
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>Innovation, individualization and immersion are all shaping the future of retail. Savvy retailers are embracing more immersive shopping experiences, big data intelligence, and deep operations and systems integration to continue innovating their store designs in this new age of “I.”</div>
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Open-Store Remodels: Challenges & Best Practices
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
Keeping a store open during a remodel requires careful planning and collaboration to stay on track and on time – and to minimize shopper disruption. This session will focus on the obstacles — and solutions — that retailers faced in their remodeling efforts.
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
To Outsource or Not?
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>This session will focus on how to decide whether outsourcing is right for you by evaluating the pros and cons of outsourcing vs. an in-house model. Discussions will focus on the advantages of both models, as well as their impact on budgets, tax advantages, and scheduling flexibility.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Help Wanted: Alternatives to the Labor Shortage
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>Job-site labor costs are on the rise, and less available skilled talent is available to complete projects on-time and within budget. To circumvent these challenges, retailers are exploring how mentorships can help younger, newer employees navigate an unfamiliar industry, as well as help benchmark and develop skills in effort to offset the labor shortage.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
The Next Wave of Shopper Accommodations
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<div>Priority click-and-collect parking and third party delivery stations are only a sample of emerging advances in guest accommodations. Retailers will discuss how these and other accommodations are redefining store spaces, repurposing square footage, as well as spurring convenience for customers. </div>
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
The Smart Site: Leveraging IoT Solutions
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
The Internet of Things is taking construction to the next level via the enabling of the “smart” job site. From smart phones to wearable sensors, IoT applications can help companies better manage construction and provide such job site benefits as improved worker safety and greater visibility and efficiency.
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Ask the FM Experts: Energy Conservation and Waste Management
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<div>How can companies conserve energy and improve waste management operations? What new processes can be adopted in a cost-cost-effective manner? Facilities management executives will share their insights into the issues retailers are struggling with most. Come armed with questions and be prepared to get up and “move” – this will be an interactive format that fosters small group interactions with our experts.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Women in Retail: Transcending Stereotypes in Store Development
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
<div>Join us for a panel discussion that focuses on the leadership journey of female executives working in our industry, and the barriers they needed to overcome to achieve success.
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Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
Women in Retail Networking Reception
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:30 PM
Monday, March 16, 2020
2020-03-16
SPECS 2020 Evening Reception
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Breakout Retailers Awards Presentation
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Keynote Address
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
The Main Stage Presentation: Meet the Breakout Retailers
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
9:45 AM
11:00 AM
<div>Moderated by Marianne Wilson</div>
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Face2Face: Retailer/Exhibitor Information Exchange
9:45 AM - 11:25 AM
9:45 AM
11:25 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
11:30 AM
2:00 PM
<div><em>Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) & Refreshments to be served. </em></div>
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Top Retail Center Experiences
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
Meet four of the innovators highlighted in Chain Store Age’s annual look at the country’s top shopping center experiences. CSA’s real estate editor Al Urbanski will lead a discussion among these leaders who will detail these experiences and memorable spaces.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Trends in Immersive Experiences
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
Join us for a deep dive into how immersive experience are changing the retail environment — and hear from the retailers that are shaping this trend.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Here Come the Robots: Solutions for Facilities Management
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<div>A new workforce is hitting the store -- and freeing up associates to interact with customers. Retailers are relying on "robots" — from automated floor scrubbers to roving devices that roam store floors in search of spills and messes — to take on repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Hear how retailers are utilizing autonomous devices to improve facilities management and customer service at store-level. </div>
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Design Concepts that Incite Men to Shop -- and Buy
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:10 PM
3:00 PM
<div>An increasing number of companies are creating store environments specifically designed to appeal to the male customer — including bars, personal stylists and sports events presentations that make it more “fun” to buy a suit or shirt. Hear from retailers that are offering these experiences.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
What it Takes to Open & Maintain Pop-Up Stores
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>The pop-up concept is here to stay. Learn about the specific facilities management and construction requirements that accompany temporary retail spaces.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Lighting Concepts for Aging Baby Boomers
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>This interactive session, led by one of the nation’s foremost design-toward-aging experts, offers an immersive approach to understanding impairments and disabilities, with a special focus on lighting tools and trends for the visually impaired.</div>
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Simplifying the Build with Pre-Fabricated Modular Construction Solutions
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>The discussion will highlight how pre-fab modular construction can simplify the build processes, provide overall cost savings in larger quantity buys, and support faster speed to market. Real-life projects will be highlighted.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
CBD: What Does it Mean for Retail?
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
3:10 PM
4:00 PM
<div>The CBD market is on fire, and retailers from drug store chains to apparel retailers are looking to get into the game. Gain insights on this fast-growing category from retailers who are already capitalizing on it.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Supplier Wrap-Up Meeting
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
The Main Stage Presentation: Prep for Active Shooters & Other Catastrophes
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
4:10 PM
5:00 PM
Active shooter incidents are unpredictable and evolve quickly, but retailers still need to know how to protect customers and employees. Equipped with the right tools and resources, retailers can better prepare for, mitigate and respond to an active shooter incident. Learn how to assess — and survive — an emergency through the guidance of emergency professionals.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
Retailer Wrap-Up Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2020-03-17
SPECS 2020 Appreciation Party
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
6:30 PM
10:00 PM