Retailers to discuss 'Green' initiatives in New York
21 Dec '07
4 min read
Speakers at NRF's 97th Annual Convention and EXPO, January 13-16 in New York City, will teach retailers how to Dream Big and Dream Green. The “green” focused sessions will give retailers the opportunity to listen to retail leaders of the green movement to learn of environmentally-friendly business solutions and how conservation can contribute to the bottom line.
NRF will welcome a variety of speakers from well-known retailers including Best Buy, Kohl's, L.L. Bean, Inc., and REI to discuss this topic.
“A handful of retail pioneers are paving the way for the industry by sharing their innovative and successful tactics and methods on what it means to go green,” said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. “As the retail landscape becomes more competitive, the idea of conserving energy and resources becomes more important—not only to gain customers' trust but also to improve the bottom line."
One of the main highlights of the show will be a presentation from Wal-Mart's Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, Leslie Dach. Dach will discuss how Wal-Mart has incorporated environmental sustainability into all aspects of its business culture.
Featured green-themed sessions include:
Environmental Sustainability at Wal-Mart Tuesday, January 15, 3:30PM – 4:30PM Guests will hear all about Wal-Mart's green efforts and how they leveraged their size and position in the marketplace and their relationship with vendors to drive change in the entire industry while still keeping its core goal in mind to save people money so they can live better.
Speaker: Leslie Dach, Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, Wal-Mart
Sustainable Retailing: An Industry Overview and Case Study Sunday, January 13, 12:00PM - 1:30PM This session will give attendees a compelling overview of sustainable retailing efforts across the industry. Learn how retailers can impact the environment and how educating customers is a critical piece in solving environmental issues. Speakers: James Dionco, President, Dionco, Inc.; Michael Abt, Director of Operations, Abt Electronics & Appliances
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