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

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. More details to come.

More details to come. Location: 18B

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

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

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

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

As part of the Consumer Insights and Market Intelligence (CIMI) function at Wolverine Worldwide, we use a strategic framework called Hindsight, Insight & Foresight. Within each pillar, we have created... Read More

More details to come. Location: Ballroom, General Stage

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. Location:... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

More details to come.

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