TUCSON, Ariz.–Executives from Walmart, Calvin Klein and Saks, among other companies, will discuss the impact of shifting consumer attitudes on the retail industry at the Global Retailing Conference 2009 from April 2-3 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa here, organized by The Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the University of Arizona.
John Fleming, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Walmart, will speak during a presentation entitled, “Retail: Business of Managing Consumer Change.”
Tom Murry, president and chief executive officer of Calvin Klein Inc., will discuss “Brand Building and Market Share Growth in a Difficult Economic Environment.”
Steve Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks Inc., will address the topic, “Is Luxury Retailing Dead?”
Other speakers include rock ‘n’ roll-influenced menswear designer John Varvatos.
“I know the information they share will not only shape future retail trends, but also be of interest to everyone who has ties to the industry’s ongoing success—including consumers,” said Terry Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO of Macy’s, in a statement.