NARMS-U Educational Schedule Coming Together

We are pleased to report that the NARMS-U Spring Conference Seminar Schedule is evolving into what should be a truly enriching educational experience. The Conference is scheduled for April 17-20 at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa. Today, we would like to share the latest revision of the schedule.

We get things started on Sunday, April 18 with the first session running from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. During that time we have, “2010 Sampling Survey Findings,” by Dr. Kenny Herbst of Wake Forest University; “The Down Under Perspective on Merchandising,” by Kevin Moore of Crossmark Australia; “HR Update,” by Russ Hollrah and Craig Sherman; “Partnering with Your Customers to Create Superior Value,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin and, “Neuromarketing and the Future of Retail,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin.

We then jump to Tuesday, April 20 for a 9:00 – 10:00 AM block. This session features, “Beyond WOW Customer Service,” by Myra Golden; “NARMS Certify U and You,” by Larry Dorr; “Three Principles for Marketing Today,” by Nancy Wong of the University of Wisconsin; “Branding Up and Down the Value Chain,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin and, “The Values-Based Retailer,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin.

After a quick half-hour break, we have another group on Tuesday, April 20 running from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Among these are, “This Is The time For A Change,” by Dave and Laura Butler; “2010 Emerging Retail Trends,” by Mark Hunter – The Sales Hunter; “Partnering with Your Customers to Create Superior Value,” by Jerry O’Brien of the University of Wisconsin; “Neuromarketing & the Future of Retail,” by Deborah Mitchell of the University of Wisconsin and, “The Psychology of Choice,” by Nancy Wong of the University of Wisconsin.

Because we know that you may want to attend several of these seminars that are going on simultaneously, have no worries. As you have already seen, there will be repeat performances throughout the conference. It start on Tuesday at 11:45 – 12:45 with The Down Under Perspective on Merchandising, 2010 Emerging Retail Trends, The Values-Based Retailer, Three Principles for Marketing Today and Branding Up & Down the Value Chain.

Later that afternoon on Tuesday, April 20 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM there will be yet another chance to catch 2010 Sampling Survey Findings, Beyond WOW Customer Service, NARMS Certify U & You and The Psychology of Choice.

As you can see, we are building an agenda to provide you with maximum value and education under the NARMS-U banner. We hope you will avail yourselves to this exciting opportu