Do you want to explore new suppliers or products? Do you want to see what other countries, particularly those in the Western Hemisphere, have to offer? Or maybe you want to check in with your current suppliers and service providers face to face. SOURCING at MAGIC, part of the expanded MAGIC Market Week, is North America’s largest, most comprehensive sourcing event reflecting the fashion supply chain at its most complete.
Offering unmatched access to over 40 countries representing the world’s most important markets, SOURCING at MAGIC showcases more than 1100 apparel and accessories resources, conveniently merchandised by country and category: contract and original design manufacturers; fabric, trim and component suppliers; and service and technology providers. This year, in addition to a move to the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall, SOURCING at MAGIC will also feature a further-enhanced fabric and trim area and contract footwear manufacturing category, as well as the recent launch of Home Textiles. As usual, USA-ITA will be in the center of the action with a booth in the Sourcing Resources Center as well as a presence at many of the included seminars and other events.
MAGIC is also offering a special series of invitation-only Executive Suite Series on Sunday, August 18th, seminars open to all USA-ITA apparel brands, retailers, and importers. The sessions include a presentation by Damon Paling of PWC—a featured speaker at our annual conference in January—as well as presentations by NPD Group and Otto Group. We encourage you to head to Las Vegas early to participate in these sessions. To attend the Executive Suite Series, you must RSVP per the instructions on the flier.
We also hope you’ll stop by and see us at our booth and also make plans to attend the below seminars featuring USA-ITA President Julia K. Hughes as well as many of our member companies.
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - Executive Suite Series
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SOURCING STRATEGIES FOR THE NEXT DECADE
11:30 AM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N255
China is now the largest exporter and the second largest importer next to the USA. Join us for a discussion covering technical details on benchmarking your cross border supply chain efficiency with a regulatory outlook. We then move on to insightful dialogue on best practices for developing sustainable First Sale for Export programs as viable strategies to reduce customs duties on apparel and footwear. Find out how your business can benefit from the strategies we discuss for China expansion and duty minimization.
PRESENTED BY:
Damon Paling, PARTER, PWC SHANGHAI
Anthony Tennariello, PARTNER, PWC NEW YORK
Maytee Pereira, DIRECTOR, PWC NEW YORK
GETTING THERE FROM HERE: TAP THE POWER OF THE CONSUMER LOCALLY TO MARKET GLOBALLY
1:30 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N255
Sales growth and performance by category, retailer and age segment differ from market to market. Successful power brands market locally while maintaining a global presence. Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group, uses NPD’s robust information and insights to demonstrate how to leverage lessons learned in North America to fuel global expansion.
PRESENTED BY:
Marshall Cohen, CHIEF INDUSTRY ANALYST, THE NPD GROUP
THE NEW GLOBALIZATION: INTERNATIONALIZING YOUR FASHION BRAND
3:30 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N255
As the largest multichannel retailer in Europe with revenues of close to 2 billion Euros in 2012, The Otto Group are top analysts on the marketplace and especially competent in opening markets such as Russia in a strategic manner. Their top-level team will share their overview of the consumer, the opportunities and strategies for successfully moving into Europe and Russia.
PRESENTED BY:
Dr. Michael Heller, MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR MERCHANDISING, OTTO GMBH & CO
Oliver Klinck, VP FOR MENSWEAR & LADIES WEAR, OTTO GMBH & CO
Monday, August 19, 2013
TECHNOLOGY AND THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY – PRESENTED BY FOOTWEAR DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS OF AMERICA (FDRA)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM S225
The use of technology is moving at the speed of light throughout the footwear industry. From advocacy to retail to design and even manufacturing, footwear companies are deploying every technological tool available to help reach new customers, drive efficiency throughout the supply chain and even make shoes and accessories. Join FDRA and a panel of experts as it explores the way in which technology is dramatically changing our industry.
SPEAKERS:
Matt Priest, PRESIDENT, FOOTWEAR DISTRIBUTORS & RETAILERS OF AMERICA (FDRA)
Doug Yannucci, VP, SALES STRATEGY & CHANNEL MANAGEMENT, R.G. BARRY CORPORATION
Matt Brown, VP, RICH LIFE FOOTWEAR
Rick Ausick, PRESIDENT, FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
FRESH HORIZONS: NEW PLACES, NEW STRATEGIES FOR FASHION SOURCING
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
Today, the apparel sourcing landscape shifts rapidly. Are you ready? Sourcing teams are faced with the challenges of investigating new manufacturing regions while creating innovative new strategies for their global supply chain. Even when you find the right vendor making the right product, sourcing decision-makers still need to analyze the impact of new crises including raw material availability, security, worker’s rights, currency fluctuations, and the availability of trade preference programs. Please join our panel of experts to hear how they assess new opportunities for fashion sourcing.
MODERATOR:
Julie Hughes, PRESIDENT, U.S. ASSOCIATION OF IMPORTERS OF TEXTILES & APPAREL
PANELISTS:
Joseph Harris, SVP, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, ASTOR & BLACK
Amy C. Leonard, SVP SOURCING, JC PENNEY
THE REVIVAL OF MADE IN USA: SOURCE, BRAND AND MARKET IT TO THE WORLD
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
A few years ago, sourcing was almost 100% an overseas’ based industry however, things are changing as brands, retailers and marketing strategists continue to discover, uncover and support the U.S. based manufacturers. What are the sourcing domestic options? How can small brands and retailers locate and support our industry and... perhaps most importantly... how is the message being marketed to consumers? Finally, what will be the impact of the European duty on denim Made in USA?
MODERATOR:
Ilse Metchek, PRESIDENT, CALIFORNIA FASHION ASSOCIATION
PANELISTS:
Matthew Burnett, CEO, MAKER’S ROW
Dave Schiff, PARTNER/CEO, MADE MOVEMENT
Anthony Lilore, CO-FOUNDER, RESTORE CLOTHING & FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER, SAVE THE GARMENT CENTER
Tom Travis, MANAGING PARTNER, SANDLER, TRAVIS & ROSENBERG
FASHION INDUSTRY WAKE-UP CALL: INNOVATIVE IDEAS FOR COMPLIANCE
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
The fashion industry impacts millions of worker’s lives worldwide as well as the levels of pollution. Recent tragic events have finally shaken the consumer to react and brands/retailers to consider options for vendor compliance issues. Innovative new initiatives working hand-in-hand with factories, governments, trade associations and fashion companies are seeking a new vision of responsible and ethical corporate behavior. This thought provoking session with leaders from India, U.S. major brands and a leading compliance agency will explore new options for social compliance via various strategies including the new DISHA program in India (www.aepc-disha.com).
MODERATOR:
Katherine Stein, DIRECTOR, INT’L BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – SOFLINES, SGS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
PANELISTS:
Avedis Seferian, CEO, WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (WRAP)
Jeanine Ballone, SENIOR DIRECTOR, PVH & FOUNDER, ZERO TO HERO FOUNDATION
Dr. A. Sakthivel, CHAIRMAN, APPAREL EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA
APPAREL MAGAZINE’S 7TH ANNUAL SOURCING SUMMIT: MASTERING TECHNONOGY TO CREATE TOMORROW’S WORLD CLASS SUPPLY CHAIN
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
Apparel Magazine’s annual sourcing program will focus on Sourcing at a Cross-Roads: Best Practice Insights on Operations, Technology and Supply Chain. An executive panel discussion will follow centering on mastering technology to create tomorrow’s world class supply chain. This is a “not-to-be-missed” session for sourcing, operations, technology and supply chain professionals. This session will be followed by a networking cocktail hosted by Apparel Magazine.
MODERATOR:
Tony Ward, PRINCIPAL, KURT SALMON
PANELISTS:
Tony Anzovino, VP, GLOBAL SOURCING, HAGGAR CLOTHING CO.
Joanna Shapiro, MANAGER, KURT SALMON
Lee Polsky, CORPORATE EVP GLOBAL SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLIANCE, MAGGY LONDON
Linda Goldstein, VP, GLOBAL SOURCING, PRODUCTION & QUALITY, LULULEMON ATHLETICA
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
DENIM: FROM THE COTTON FIELDS TO THE RETAIL SHELF
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
Denim continues to be the most talked about, sought out and worn apparel product globally, especially with new innovations and fashions taking place across the supply chain. From the cotton fields of the world to the design studios, factory floors and finally retail shelves, new technologies, dyes, fibers and marketing tools have impacted the way we create, produce and sell the world’s favorite fashion. Today’s panel will share insights into the technologies, sourcing, and product strategies that will define the market for denim.
MODERATOR:
Mark Messura, SVP, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, COTTON INC.
PANELISTS:
David Earley, SENIOR DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING, COTTON INC.
Vince Gonzales, INDUSTRY VETERAN, CHAUVIN INT’L., BEN SHERMAN, EVISU, MELTIN’ POT, JOHN’S MOTORS, STEVE MCQUEEN, VINTAGE REVOLUTION
Lisa Kline, LOS ANGELES RETAILER, WWW.LISAKLINE.COM
FOOTWEAR/ACCESSORY SOURCING FORECAST 2013: LOOKING BEYOND CHINA?
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH HALL, LEVEL 2, ROOM N261
Join the presentation by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America as they examine the whys and where’s of sourcing fashion footwear around the world. Leading executives responsible for brands such as Vince, Franco Sarto, Sam Edelman, Dearfoams, Baggallini, Foot Petals, and more share their worldwide sourcing strategies and examine the China production model vs. other regions.
MODERATOR:
Matt Priest, PRESIDENT, FOOTWEAR DISTRIBUTORS & RETAILERS OF AMERICAS (FDRA)
PANELISTS:
Dan Friedman, PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN, BROWN SHOE COMPANY
Glenn Evans, SVP, GLOBAL OPERATIONS, R.G. BARRY CORPORATION