TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Don’t Fight the Old, Build the New! How Black Men Run is Redefining the Landscape of the African American Lifestyle.
Presented by Black Men Run Black Men Run is an organization that aims to empower black men to take charge of their physical, mental , and financial well-being. In this…
The Future of Run Specialty: Executive Insights from The Next Generation of Brand Leaders
Please join four executives from major footwear brands in the running industry for their views on the changing landscape of Run Specialty. This conversation will include Joy Allen-Altimare of Saucony,…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Kinship Building: Creating Inclusive, Diverse, Safe, and Meaningful Spaces
Presented by Rising Hearts and On Join us for an insightful discussion and workshop from organizational and athlete perspectives on what it takes to go beyond a one time opportunity,…
DEEP DIVE: Presented by RIDC: The Future of Run Specialty from the RIDC Lens: Relevance and Consumer Loyalty
Presented by Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) and supported by ASICS Discover the blueprint for success in the evolving run specialty industry. The RIDC will bring together retailers and brands…
Keynote: A Creative Recharge in Building Customer Loyalty & Memorable Retail Experiences
Keynote speaker Johnny Cupcakes shares his unpredictable story on creating The World’s First T-shirt Bakery — a food themed T-shirt brand with a clothing store on Boston’s Newbury Street that…
DEEP DIVE: Empowering Female Runners: Strategies for Enhanced Safety and Confidence
Presented by Running Mate The Female Runners’ Safety Summit panel will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to educate, empower, and enhance female runners’ safety and confidence in an interactive…
Running Through the Seasons: Engaging Your Store and Community Year-Round
Every store’s goal is to have an engaged customer base that returns often to shop, but how do you get there? This session will go through events and ideas that…
Sustainability – How to Make it Work and Grow Your Run Specialty Business
Attendees will be taken through different elements of the manufacturing process which include fibres/fabric, dyeing processes and supply chain, and what is key to understanding what truly makes a difference…
Maximize Social Media
This will be part two to Kofuzi and Tommie Runz last well attended session! We will cover the Whys and the Hows of social media and how retailers can share…
Apparel in Run Specialty: Lessons Learned from 30 Years
A peek at wins and losses in apparel for Run Specialty including ideas for different store sizes, tips on merchandising, and insights on what’s working for us right now. The…