Along with the NRF Show of 2010, over 100 analysts and C-level retail executives joined together for a fundraising event for the Retail Orphan Initiative (www.retailroi.org) that was disguised as a top-notch IT event. Some of the speakers with presentations and/or video include the following:
Deborah Weinswig - Citibank Investment Research
Susan Anderson - Citibank Investment Research
Cy Fenton - Books a Million
Baron Concors - Pizza Hut
Jeff Roster - Gartner
Kevin Sterneckert - AMR Research
Paula Rosenblum - RSR Research
Sahir Anand - Aberdeen Group
Marshall Kay - RFID Sherpas
Steve Biondo - Family Christian Stores
Rita Soronen - Dave Thomas Foundation
Carrie Boerio - Dave Thomas Foundation
Joe Skorupa - RIS News
Greg Buzek - IHL Group
Here are some comments about the event from attendees and sponsors.
"I don't know of a better way to gain valuable industry information, network with your peers and leading analysts, all while raising money for an incredible organization." - Dana Harder - Tekserve POS
"RetailROI Super Saturday was the Super Bowl of analyst research events -- compelling, fresh information for anyone involved in retail and hospitality technology." - Jeff Ketner - Ketner Group
"One of the best uses of my time at NRF. Highly relevant topics from qualified presenters. Excellent networking as well." - David Gruehn - Microsoft