Expand your knowledge of Sustainability through the key elements of Environmental, Social, and Economic Impact. By the end of the program, you will be able to make confident informed decisions when purchasing sustainable products and have a go-to-market strategy to incorporate this into your store and brand going forward.
Deadline to RSVP: 10/20
Tommy Brown
Retail Manager
Saint Louis Zoo, Buyer of Conservation Goods, ZAG Board of Directors
Edward M. Spevak, Ph.D.
Curator of Invertebrates
Director-Center for Native Pollinator Conservation, Saint Louis Zoo
Nicole Leinbach
Retail Expert
Founder, RetailMinded.com & Retail Professor, Columbia College & Author of “Retail 101″
Chris Solt
Sustainability Expert
Executive Director of the Fair Trade Federation
This course is designed to empower retailers like you to make meaningful and sustainable changes in your business. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, you will gain an understanding of the principles of sustainability and how to apply them to your business. We’ll explore the environmental, social, and economic impacts and create action plans. Additionally, we’ll look at the role of retail in sustainability and identify ways to create more eco-friendly practices in your store. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how sustainability can be incorporated into your daily business operations.
PART 01
Pre-Show Webinar
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Time: 9 am – 1 pm PST / 12 pm – 4 pm EST (4 hours)
Location: Webinar
PART 02
Hands On Tour
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Location: Sevierville Convention Center
Preview companies that follow sustainable practices
Note: Those who registered for the Sustainability in Retail Program must attend the tour.
PART 03
Recognition During the Opening Night Party
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Sevierville Convention Center
Participants will receive a certificate of completion during the Opening Night Party.
Early Bird
- June 5 – September 29
Standard
- September 30 – October 20
You may RSVP when registering for the show. If you are already registered, log back into your account and add to the cart. Deadline to RSVP: 10/20