DEEP DIVE: YOUTH AND RUNNING: WHAT THE NEXT GENERATION ACTUALLY WANTS AND NEEDS TO RUN
Open to Retailers and Brands Join our dynamic 90-minute panel, driven by the RIDC’s latest research insights and industry conversations. We’ll explore the future of youth running by learning about barriers to participation, the impact of mentorship in youth programs, and how engaging young runners can shape the running industry’s future. Key Takeaways:
PEDORTHICS AND RETAIL: A PERFECT FIT!
Shoe Retailers provide footwear solutions for their client’s walking and running needs. Understanding why and how each product’s features and benefits relate to how the body, especially the feet function produces increased revenue, profit, and customer loyalty. Pedorthic skills are designed to achieve optimum results. Key Benefits and Takeaways: Also, The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) […]
GEN Z ARE NOT MILLENNIALS
The Gen Z consumer is out and flexing their growing financial muscle. Dealing with these consumers is unlike any of the generational groups that have come before. This session will look at the Gen Z running consumer and provide some valuable understanding of their specific habits and behaviors. In this session, we will also look […]
YOUR NEXT CUSTOMER ISN’T A RUNNER
We’ve all noticed it…retail is changing in a lot of ways. This session will talk about ways to keep your store relevant and increase customer streams…and not in the ways that you think. Sales numbers and inventory are important, but what if we place the focus on your customer-how they feel, how they are received […]
Summit at Switchback
Need a break? Visit Base Camp to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your new industry friends. Get your hands on a Switchback t-shirt, carb-load on soft pretzels, and fill up on coffee for an energy boost. While you’re at it, pick up a custom pin to mark the inaugural year of Switchback at TRE—available only […]
Set Out at Switchback
Join us in kicking off Switchback at TRE! Head to Base Camp for meet-and-greet networking, coffee, and a build-your-own energy mix station. You’ll also have the chance to personalize your #TRE22 badge, making it even easier to connect with others and get the conversation started.
Meet the #TRE22 Speakers
The new “Meet the Speakers” networking session is your opportunity to connect with the industry experts and pioneers who were part of our 2022 conference program. Grab a glass of prosecco and ask the questions you didn’t get to during educational sessions, share contact information, and build meaningful industry relationships.
RIA Member Benefits Review
Grab your lunch and join the Running Industry Association in Ballroom G for an introduction to three powerful new benefits that you’ll definitely want to hear about. The RIA will introduce a powerful new tool for managing brand data, our amplified store metrics data platform in partnership with Upper Quadrant Cadence, and our new Fed-Ex Freight discount program. […]
Trail Cleanup at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Join us Friday, December 2 at 8:30 AM for our first-ever trail cleanup! Volunteers will head out to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail—a treasured Austin trail spanning 10 miles that takes visitors from the water’s edge to nearby neighborhoods and cultural attractions. This is an opportunity to leave Austin better than we found […]
Opening Night Reception
Kick off The Running Event 2022! This will be your first opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with the industry. This year, we’re toasting to famous pairs: Socks and shoes, music and dancing, and of course—The Running Event and specialty retail.
