Sustainability matters to many running industry professionals, but it often gets treated as an afterthought. This interactive panel brings together run specialty retailers and industry leaders to strip away the…
AI is already shaping how runners make decisions before they ever walk into a store. Instead of competing with that information, run specialty has an opportunity to guide it. This…
Presented by Back on My Feet This panel brings together three voices from different points in the same story: a nine-time New York City Marathon finisher and Back on My…
Run and trail participation has surged in recent years, helping fuel growth across the running industry. This session brings together experts from Circana and Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)…
Lunch will be served in the Stars at Night Ballroom 1 & 2. Join us for an opportunity to network and connect with industry peers.
Coffee and tea will be available in the Ballroom Foyer and 303AB.
Coffee and tea will be available in the Ballroom Foyer and 303AB.
Presented by FloTrack The lines between media, brand storytelling, and retail experience are growing increasingly blurred. This panel explores how innovative media partnerships are unlocking new opportunities for retailers and…
Independent run specialty retailers are exceptional at building community, but translating that community engagement into measurable online and in-store growth is where many stores leave money on the table. This…
Ultrarunning is an emerging area in the sport, with participation in ultrarunning increasing by over 30% in the last four years. As a result, brands are focusing gear and marketing…
Specialty running stores don’t win on price – they win on relationships, and nothing builds them faster than showing up consistently where runners already gather. This panel brings together retail…
Presented by Karnan Associates Placing the order is the easy part. Knowing what to do once the product hits the floor is where buying gets hard. Too often, buyers set their…
