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9:00am PDT
The State of Retail: Trend Tracking and Forecasting for Small Retailers
Speakers
Founder and Retail Consultant, Merchant Method
Christine Guillot is a seasoned retail executive with over 18 years of experience in the retailing and manufacturing of women’s and men’s apparel, women’s accessories, branded and private label handbags, stationery and gifting products, and personal care.
Her national career...
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Joanna is a retail tech writer with four years of marketing experience with companies, nonprofits and agencies. As Dor's Marketing Associate, Joanna collects stories of innovative store owners and crafts content that helps current and prospective retailers alike get the most out of...
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10:30am PDT
Experience Design in Retail
Speakers
Working for years in New York City, Charles forged an eclectic background, working in corporate interiors, residential interiors, historical restoration, and eventually high-rise, mixed-use residential. During that time, he founded a graphic design company, as well. Eventually, he...
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12:00pm PDT
6:30pm PDT
From Handmade to Small-Batch Manufacturing: Panel Discussion and Breakout Sessions
Moderators
Founder and Retail Consultant, Merchant Method
Christine Guillot is a seasoned retail executive with over 18 years of experience in the retailing and manufacturing of women’s and men’s apparel, women’s accessories, branded and private label handbags, stationery and gifting products, and personal care.
Her national career...
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Speakers
Rebekah J., a California native, turned Seattle dweller, is a jeweler by trade but has a very diverse art background. Attending school for; Interior Design, Drawing, Painting & Printmaking before finding Metalsmithing she developed a passion for geometry, asymmetry, and organic forms...
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Andrea’s 20+ year professional career in Learning & Talent Development bridges both educational and Fortune 500 corporate training environments, with her focus on leadership training and creating solutions to support talent development and professional growth. In 2015, Andrea founded...
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Kristen Rask has been crafty her entire life. Starting her first craft business at the age of 13, she has never looked back. She has been craft show vending for 20+ years and has been one of the organizers of Seattle's largest indie craft show, Urban Craft Uprising for the past...
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6:30pm PDT
Beyond Buzzwords: Sustainable Sourcing and Manufacturing at Molly Moon's
Speakers
Leslie Mutuku is the culinary manager for Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream. Under the direction of the COO, Leslie oversee all the back of house operations for the company including running the kitchen teams and delivery team. Her responsibilities also include working closely with...
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Molly Moon Neitzel is the owner of Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, which she started in 2008 with the desire to create a vibrant, welcoming community gathering place for all Seattleites to share and enjoy delicious ice cream. Molly built her business to embody her political values...
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