The annual TBI Conference 2014, getting under way from 26-28 January, will debate the future of multisport retail and pose a number of questions…
Is the future of multisport retail brick and mortar, or online? Or maybe an omnichannel blend of both? How will the evolution of retail work? What about pricing and distribution?
The retailer panel at the 2014 North American Triathlon Business International Conference in Marina del Rey, California, will aim to explore these questions and more:
- What advice would retailers give manufacturers about sales distribution and pricing?
- What are multisport retailers doing to help the sport and, as a by-product, helping themselves?
- How does a retail store compete in a very competitive and constantly changing environment?
An anticipated lively discussion will be led by Seton Clagget, CEO of TriSports.com with panellists: Lloyd Taylor (Triathlon Lab); Brendan Quirk (backcountry.com); Paul Calandrella (Amazon); and Jerry Cheng (OneTri.com).
These panellists will bring distinctive points-of-view and experience to the discussion; and moderator Seton Clagget will be looking to audience members to lend their voices to the discussion with the goal of providing implementable ideas that conference attendees can take back to their respective businesses.
The 2014 TBI conference is packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon, with a special track of panels specifically for event directors. Some of the other activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers Alan Abrahamson, Jack Caress, Travis Tygart, Gary Roethenbaugh, Thom Richmond
- Three event directors-track panels
- Eight general session panels
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions of the previous TBI conferences
- Technology demonstrations
- F.I.S.T. bike fit demonstration by Dan Empfield
- ACTIVE X Workouts; running, cycling trails; swimming at Mother’s Beach outside the door of the hotel
- Hospitality events, including the Competitor Group Welcome Reception
- The ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, top manufacturers, top triathlon events, best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
Conference dates, location and costs:
- Date: 26-28 January 2014
- Location: Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina del Rey, California
- Cost: Triathlon Business International members – US$675
- Non-members – US$895
Registration includes all conference events, meals and one ticket to the Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a 1-year TBI membership.
Conference details and online registration are available online.
Triathlon Business International (TBI) is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, TBI advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
