Conference Program

In today’s environment, one of the biggest challenges facing leaders: attracting and retaining talent, developing the talent you have, managing performance and continuing to reorganize to create transformational change that... Read More

Looking to build upon your marketing strategy for a robust approach? Join Upper Quadrant for an interactive session focused on email, paid social media, web experience, influencers, and customer journey.... Read More

After focusing on so many other challenges of managing your business these past 18 months, it’s been easy to let visual merchandising take a backseat. With customers excited to shop... Read More

In this moderated discussion we will hear from industry leaders as they share how events and specialty retailers can work together to support each other. Additionally, panelists will share tips... Read More

In this session, a varied panel of technology experts will show you how to utilize your technology partners to engage participants and sponsors. Panelists will also explore operational efficiencies that... Read More

Grab a bite to eat and mingle with your fellow #TRE21 attendees.

Where we are, how we got here, and where we are going. A look at the last two years in run specialty—and how it shapes the years to come.

Presented by: The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) The RIDC is a newly formed coalition of running brands, running retailers, and runners representing Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC)... Read More

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This session will take a close look at how to move away from the old school slatwall shoe display and up your game with creative, new ways to display footwear.... Read More

Three store owners from different markets and different store sizes share their ideas on what’s working for them as they hire, retain and reward employees. The candid conversation will include... Read More

With the return of racing, delve into best practices to gain consumer confidence, power your organizations through adversity and challenge, and redefine the customer journey for the new landscape.

Knowing how you stand and how you are tracking is half the battle. Utilizing Cadence, the industry’s most dynamic benchmarking tool, this session will deep dive into key retail metrics,... Read More

Over the past year, the running industry has made significant strides to become more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive. We know the connective power of running and we want... Read More

Running Insight senior writer Daniel P. Smith has been penning stories about the run specialty marketplace for nearly a decade. In that time, he’s connected with run specialty retailers across... Read More

Sustainability is at the forefront of the public discussion and increasingly a marketing argument for running brands. But do runners really care? Questions to discuss: – Why is the Outdoor... Read More

Content has never been more important as a tool to engage participants beyond race specific details. In this session, learn about year-round content sharing that works and will not only... Read More

Once we are past the pandemic, what will retailing look like? Will online shopping continue and where will it peak? What is the role and future for brick & mortar... Read More

One of the most important elements of effective leadership is creating an open line of communication with your team members. This is now more critical than ever as we lean... Read More

Grab a cup of coffee before the next round of sessions.

With the event world flipped upside down during the pandemic, sponsor relations have shifted. Learn how events and brands have become more creative in their partnerships. Panelists will share lessons... Read More

Black consumers are speaking directly to brands in unprecedented ways and achieving headline-making results. Throughout 2017, popular brands witnessed the power of Black Twitter and the brand impact of socially... Read More

Over the past year, the running industry has made significant strides to become more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive. We know the connective power of running and we want... Read More

Please join us for the Professional Athlete Panel where you’ll hear how to better use professional athlete’s in your marketing space from the athletes themselves. Keturah Orji, Nikki Hiltz, and... Read More

The Benefits of Digital Marketing from a Brand Perspective is an interactive panel discussion covering the ins and outs of digital marketing from a brand perspective. Explore how to get... Read More

What does good look like? In running retail industry it can vary store to store. Learn ways your peers are innovating to keep pace with their customers. Hear it straight... Read More

Presented by Balega, Implus, and Running Insight. More details to come.