Save the Date for Knowledge@Wharton's Retail West Summit | October 25th

San Francisco, CA, June 9, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Save the date on October 25th and join us at Knowledge@Wharton & Momentum's Retail West Summit at The Wharton Campus in San Francisco.

In bringing together leaders from both digitally native and traditional retailers Knowledge@Wharton’s Retail West Summit provides a unique opportunity for leading brands from both coasts to share strategies and learn from one another.

Our Advisory Board provides an insider’s perspective on the most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities for creative retailers and thus helps us create a truly relevant program.

Announcing the 2016 Retail West Advisory Board...

• Thoryn Stephens, CDO, American Apparel
• Dominique Essig, Chief Experience Officer, Bonobos
• ​Cathy Hotka, Principal, Cathy Hotka & Associates
• Emily Culp, CMO, Keds
• ​Alison Worthington, CMO, Method
• ​Justin Honaman, EVP, Sales, Marketing & BD, Contender Brands
• Kecia Hielscher, VP, Home, Haute Look, Nordstrom
• Andy Person, COO, Opening Ceremony
• ​Dave Finnegan, Chief Information Officer, Orvis
• ​Lori Tauber Marcus, Global CMO, Peloton
• ​Tammy Eckenswiller, VP, Brand Creative, Rebecca Minkoff

​As increasing numbers of digitally native retailers emerge, their disruptive practices inspire more established competitors to innovate in turn in order to keep pace. From direct-to-consumer models to app-based engagement to streamlined supply chains, retailers need to examine every process and touch point to discover efficiencies and improve the customer experience.

To learn more and to secure your complimentary registration, please visit www.retailwestsummit.com, email [email protected] or call (646) 807-8555.

* Registration is complimentary and open to those who:
- Work for a Retail or Consumer Goods/Services brand
- Hold the title of CXO, President, SVP, Director, VP or Manager
- Have responsibilities for: strategy, finance, branding, marketing, merchandising, digital, analytics, e-commerce, customer experience, big data, custom service, business development, international and/or omni-channel

If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in getting involved, please contact Mary Allison at [email protected].

About the Wharton School and Knowledge@Wharton

Founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. With a broad global community and one of the most published business school faculties, Wharton creates economic and social value around the world. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 participants in executive education programs annually and a powerful alumni network of 94,000 graduates.

Knowledge@Wharton is the online business analysis journal of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The site, which is free, captures relevant knowledge generated at Wharton and beyond by offering articles and videos based on research, conferences, speakers, books and interviews with faculty and other experts on current business topics. Knowledge@Wharton offers content in Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese and has a separate site for high school educators and students.

About Momentum

Momentum is a leading international event creation and execution specialist working with numerous partners in order to bring their brands to life through customized live-event experiences. With an emphasis on rigorous research and world-class customer service, its team comprises many of the leading names in event creation and execution. For more information about Momentum, visit momentumevents.com.

Contact:

Misha Shah
Marketing Director
Momentum
[email protected]

Source: Momentum