Shoe Business: WSA Show Seminars and Other Concurrent Events
The shoe industry will descend on Las Vegas for the July 31–Aug. 1 run of the WSA Show and Materials at WSA show, both at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and The Collections at WSA at The Venetian.
Show organizers will present a full slate of seminars ranging from trends forecasting and buying strategies to sourcing workshops and updates on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
On July 30, the National Shoe Retailers Association will also hold an all-day workshop on human resources issues, strategies, policies and procedures at the Tuscany Suites & Casino.NSRA Conference July 30“Human Resources: Your Best Asset to Achieving Your Corporate Mission,” continuing education workshop presented by The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA)Tuscany Suites & Casino7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Cost: $174 for NSRA member ($145 for each additional registrant); $275 for non-members ($250 for each additional registrant)For information: www.nsra.orgWSA seminar schedule July 31 “Step-by-Step Orientation for Buyers New to The WSA Show,” presented by the WSA Retail Relations Team 8:30–9:30 a.m.Cost: free for registered attendees“How to Run a Successful Store, Part 1,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies 8:30–9:30 a.m.Cost: $50“How to Run a Successful Store, Part 2,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies 9:45–10:45 a.m.Cost: $50“Pantone Color Trends for Spring/Summer '10 and Beyond,” presented by Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Inc. 11 a.m.–noonCost: $50
Materials at WSA Workshop: “Selecting the Right Supplier: Certification and Regulations,” presented by Karla S. Magruder, Fabrikology International 11 a.m.–noonCost: $50“Spring/Summer '10: The Los Angeles Perspective,” presented by Fran Sude, Design Options 1–2 p.m.Cost: $50Materials at WSA Workshop: “Green 2.0: Concept of Doing Business Right Rather than Doing Something Green as a Trend,” presented by Karla S. Magruder, Fabrikology International 2–3 p.m.Cost: $50“Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer '10,” presented by Ellen Campuzano, FashionFACTSFolio 2:30–3:30 p.m.Cost:$50
August 1“CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act): Positioning Your Brand to Stay Ahead of the New Product Safety Law” 8–9:30 a.m. Cost: free for registered attendees“The Ins and Outs of Visual Merchandising: What's Hot, What's Not,” presented by Sharon Leicham, merchandisingHUB.com 9–10 a.m.Cost: $50Materials at WSA Workshop: “Speed to Market, Part 2: How to Manage Your Supply Chain to Get Product to Market Faster,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies 10–11 a.m.Cost: $50
“Getting Started Selling On the Internet,” presented by Chris Finken, OrangeSoda Inc. 10:30 a.m.–noonCost: $50“Your Inventory Heart,” presented by Paul Erickson, RMSA 1–2 p.m.Cost: $50Materials at WSA Workshop: “Fashion 101 for New Designers: How to Crash into the Business,” presented by Mercedes Gonzalez, Global Purchasing Companies 2–3 p.m.Cost: $50
