Overview
The CBIZ Consumer Products & Retail Symposium provided an exciting and informative program around consumer behavior and retail trends. Come network with retailers, manufacturers and service providers specializing in consumer products including: electronics, toys, accessories, food & beverage, apparel, e-commerce and more!
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Agenda
4:00 PM
Registration & Networking
4:20 PM
Opening Remarks
Ron Friedman, Consumer & Industrial Products Leader, CBIZ
4:30 PM
Tariffs and Their Toll on Retail
Robert Krieger, President & CEO, Krieger Worldwide
Keynote Introduction by Jeff Mann, CEO, Mann Publications
4:55 PM
Keynote Presentation: Retail – The Perfect Storm – It’s A Lot More Than Just Tariffs
Marshal Cohen, Chief Retail Advisor, Circana
Panelists’ Introduction by Nick Antonian, Consumer & Industrial Products Leader, CBIZ
5:40 PM
Executive Panel: Navigating the New Tariffs
Moderator
Trever Acers, Managing Director, Objective Investment Banking & Valuation
Panelists
Tim Johnson, CFO, Buck Mason
Nilo Ramos, CFO, Drum Workshop, Inc.
Linda Wang, Founder & CEO, Karuna Skin
Q&A Session & Closing Remarks by Brian Rabinovitz, Business Development Leader, CBIZ
6:35 PM
Networking & Cocktail Reception
Keynote Speaker
Marshal Cohen
Marshal Cohen, chief industry advisor of Circana, is a nationally known expert on consumer behavior and the retail industry. He has followed retail trends for more than 30 years, at Circana (formerly NPD Group) and as the head of leading fashion and apparel manufacturers as well as major retailers. As part of his work at Circana, Marshal leads many top firms in long-range and strategic planning sessions.
Speaker
Robert Krieger
Robert Krieger is the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Krieger Worldwide. Robert continued his father’s vision of providing exceptional client services while maintaining a strong reputation of regulatory compliance and Customs brokerage. He also expanded Krieger Worldwide to include flexible and competitive freight solutions, warehouse and distribution, domestic freight, and technological solutions for our clients.
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