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WHO:
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Thom Blischok- President, Consulting and Innovation, Information Resources, Inc.
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WHAT:
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Consumers today are forced to closely examine their finances and cut back on frivolous expenses. This new shopping demeanor is unfading and forcing retailers to brace for new purchasing behavior. Industry thought leader Thom Blischok takes an up-close look at what is on the minds of today’s consumers and how their concerns are translating into major shifts in shopping behavior in his keynote presentation, "Re-Wiring Convenience: Consumer Tuning in this Transformational Economy."
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WHY:
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The economy is undergoing a fundamental shift that is poised to rewrite all aspects of retailing. To meet the needs of tomorrow’s consumers, convenience must be re-wired. In this futuristic presentation, Blischok will share blueprints for aligning retail businesses around consumers, assortments, and innovation. Blischok’s presentation will provide a deep understanding of shopper insights through groundbreaking IRI research that will empower retailers and manufacturers to not only compete, but win in 2009.
Blischok’s presentation will address such critical questions as:
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How can retailers and manufacturers rewire their merchandising and marketing efforts to effectively compete?
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What cost-cutting methods are shoppers using to stretch their dollars?
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What behavioral changes will flourish in 2009?
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Are these changing shopping behaviors and rituals permanent?
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WHEN:
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Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, 9 a.m. (GMT)
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WHERE:
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Convenience Retailing Conference
Sheraton Phoenix
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.convenienceretailing.com
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About IRI
IRI is the world’s leading provider of consumer, shopper, and retail market intelligence and insights supporting 95 percent of the FORTUNE Global 500 consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and healthcare companies. Only IRI offers the unique combination of integrated market information, automated and predictive analytics, innovative enabling technologies, and domain expertise. With IRI, leading retailers and manufacturers are able to quickly discover breakthrough insights driving smarter decisions and actions across the enterprise for breakthrough results. Companies around the world depend on IRI for improved productivity, stronger brands, and dramatic revenue growth. For more information, visit http://us.infores.com.
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IRI CONTACTS:
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Phone: (312) 474-3862
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Shelley Hughes
E-mail: shelley.hughes@infores.com
Phone: (312) 474-3675
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