Retail Guru Robin Lewis to Keynote the Fashion Group International of Charleston Retail Event
November 7, 2011
CHARLESTON, SC – November 7, 2011 – Fashion Group International® of Charleston announced today that Robin Lewis, Robin Report CEO and Vice President of Goldman Sachs retail consulting subsidiary, Vantage Marketplace, will keynote its first retail event, December 1, 2011 at the Renaissance Charleston Hotel, located in the historic downtown area.
Mr. Lewis’ keynote titled “The New Rules of Retail—Competing and Serving in the World’s Toughest Marketplace” will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. He will be signing copies of his industry must-read book of the same name. Mr. Lewis was the former Vice President and Executive Editor of Women’s Wear Daily who originated and led the WWD CEO Summit series. He has consulted blue chip companies including: Kohl’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, Estee Lauder, Ralph Lauren and The National Retail Federation. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Fashion Institute of Technology.
Regional Director of Fashion Group International ® of Charleston, Rosanna Krekel, says, “We welcome the incomparable knowledge of retail consulting veteran, Mr. Robin Lewis to Charleston. All of our members and guests can look forward to hearing more of the incredible insights culled from his years of advising top retail clients and consumer-facing businesses. The retailers that make up our City gain an even greater voice at this keynote.”
Mr. Lewis says, “I’m very much looking forward to meeting many of the Charleston area retailers and other business leaders. My goal is to bring the book to life and make it work for everybody attending and hopefully to have a stimulating and meaningful dialogue following my presentation.”
Mr. Lewis will share the fundamental transformation taking place in the retail world as traditional business models become extinct and the relationship between vendors and consumers shift dramatically. After studying and consulting with retailers for the past few decades, Mr. Lewis will share the essential formula for success that is consistently responsible for every retail success.
Mr. Lewis is a powerful global voice for progress. His public speeches describe the challenges of evolving technology, globalization and a saturated marketplace that have given the consumer unprecedented power.
The event is open to the public; tickets are $45 for FGI members and $65 for non-members. To purchase tickets log on to www.brownpapertickets.com, event ##209520 or call 843-696-2688.
About Fashion Group International® Inc.
The Fashion Group International® Inc., founded in 1930, is a global, non-profit organization of dynamic professionals in all areas of the fashion and design-related industries of apparel, accessories, beauty and home. FGI’s mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help members become more effective in their professional lives. It has been licensed in Charleston in 2011 to support the local Charleston fashion and design industries.
