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LAST DAY TO REGISTER: SIMA To Release Retail Distribution Study Results On July 9th

josh hunter

July 02 2009
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Today is the last chance to register for SIMA’s Sales & Marketing Boot Camp slated for July 9 in Dana Point, California. Aside from a stacked line up of seminars, SIMA will also be releasing the much anticipated results of it’s bi-annual Retail Distribution Study.

Last Chance To Register: CLICK HERE

The results from the last Retail Distribution Study were pretty impressive. Check out the charts below from two years ago, and make your predictions about how the size and scope of the industry have changed in the comments section.

Here’s the lineup for the event:

SEMINARS:
Seminar 1: “Youth Truths: How to Connect with Today’s Millenials” Presented By: Michael Wood, Senior Vice President for TRU
TRU is the preeminent market research and consulting firm focused on youth – advising global brand giants like Coke and Pepsi, Nike and Adidas, and MTV and MySpace. TRU works to discern and explain the emerging attitudes, values, and preferences of young consumers. Drawing from this unique vantage point, TRU vice president Michael Wood will unveil several key themes to help us better understand young people today, where they’re headed and how we can make a connection. These findings are guaranteed to inform, immerse, and inspire!

Seminar 2: Panel Discussion - “Salesmanship: Navigating Today’s Changing Market”
Moderated By: Rob Campbell / Publisher, Transworld Business
Panelists:
Jeff Moore / Vice President of Sales, Vans, Mark Weber / Senior Vice President/General Manager of Mens, Hurley; Tom Holbrook / Executive Vice President of Brand Development, Quiksilver; Greg Osthus / Vice President of Sales/General Manager Atwater
In today’s ever-changing market, sales managers and reps face a variety of issues and challenges. From changing distribution models and managing inventories, to protecting your margin/increasing business and forecasting revenues in today’s market, you’ll receive advice from some of our industry’s sales experts on how to navigate business today and prepare for the future.

Seminar 3: “2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study Results” Presented By: Doug Palladini, SIMA President
The results of the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study will be unveiled in this presentation. Be the first to see this detailed overview of the U.S. surf and skate retail market, including valuable trending information comparing the 2008 results to the results of the past two SIMA Distribution Studies in 2006 and 2004. The presentation will include overall surf and skate data and statistics covering areas such as dollar size of the markets, regional and channel differences, and comparative sales trends, as well as the methodology used to conduct the study.

QUESTIONS? Contact SIMA Event Manager, Shannon Park, at shannon@sima.com

Future Boot Camps include Communications Boot Camp on October 15, 2009 and Art and Design Boot Camp on November 12, 2009. Check the SIMA Web site for more information on upcoming Boot Camps and registration materials as they become available.”