Navigating a Tough Economy with Style, Presenter Helen Bulwik March 24, 2009

The Image Consultants of AICI SFBA and Bloomingdale's of Westfield Shopping Center, Union Square team up for a "to-go" lunch program with retail industry specialist and keynote speaker, Helen Bulwik, CEO of New Market Solutions.

Helen Bulwik, CEO of New Market Solutions, a retail strategist with a long and distinguished career in multi-channel retailing, merchandising and store operations will share her expertise to survive and navigate this tough retail economy. Helen has served as CEO of five middle market retailers and consumer products companies. Recognized as a consumer products/retail strategist, she currently advises senior management of more than seventy retailing and consumer product companies in the development and execution of strategic initiatives for growth and sustainable competitive advantage. She has an established and proven track record identifying and implementing solutions to critical business issues and driving shareholder value.

Program includes:

12-12:30pm: "BYO lunch"-purchase a "to go" lunch at the Emporium Food Court on the lower level. Lunch shared during the first 1/2 hour of the meeting. Drinks hosted.

12:30-1:30pm: Presenter Helen Bulwik, CEO New Marketing Solutions
shares insights to the retail industry from the retailer's perspective, and how to navigate and survive this tough economy.

1:30-2pm: Round-table discussion and networking

Open to the Public by reservations in advance. AICI SFBA Chapter and Bloomingdale's are hosting the program complimentary.

Must RSVP in advance, AICI SFBA & Bloomingdale's are hosting the program.

Official Website: http://www.aici.org