'ROAD' Retail Design Show Announces Speakers for Jan. 21-31 Program in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO - Jan. 16, 2014 - PRLog -- ‘ROAD’ The Retail Design Show Announces Speakers for January 21-31 program at the NWBLK San Francisco

Alu, Inc, producer of ROAD, the Retail Design Show, is pleased to announce the educational program for retail designers and visual merchandisers, happening on January 21- 31 at the NWBLK event space in San Francisco. The NWBLK is located at: 1999 Bryant Street, San Francisco, California 94110. http://www.retaildesignshow.com/

ROAD is the brainchild of Alu CEO Abramo Manfrotto. Frustrated with diminishing returns at traditional trade shows, Manfrotto sought to create an intimate, unique and educational experience for visual merchandisers to arm them with the best tools and knowledge to create evocative retail environments, including lighting, sounds, displays, flooring, mannequins, etc. The best in class of all retail environment elements will be on display at ROAD. In addition, ROAD features an illuminating educational program, chock full of panels and presentations by some of the world’s top trend experts.

“We want to push the boundaries of the tradeshow norm and allow retailers to constantly be inspired in order to keep up with the ever-changing retail and visual merchandising industry.” Abramo Manfrotto, CEO, Alu, Inc.

"With design, arts, retail, and fashion, one tends to look to New York, London, Paris, Milan and many other fine species of regions that have a pension for excellence with these matters. California is truly also a place where I find the most diversity of thought and curiosity in how design, the arts, fashion and retail minds think and execute. There is a renewed spirit of freedom to create in the heart of California that is attracting entrepreneurs. California houses some of the finest and most successful retailers in the world. We have Apple, Tesla, Gap, Levi’s, BCBG Max Azria and so many more. ROAD is breaking barriers and exploring new ways of thinking. It seems fitting that San Francisco would be our first stop." Emmanuelle Linard, Trends Expert, EDELKOORT INC.

Confirmed presentations at ROAD include:

TUESDAY JANUARY 21

1PM – 2PM
Trend Union Lifestyles & Design / Interiors 2015 trend presentation
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard, EDELKOORT INC.

5PM – 6:30PM
Trend Union Fashion & Lifestyles F/W 2014-15 Trend presentation
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard of EDELKOORT INC.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

9:30AM – 11:30AM
Trend Union Fashion & Lifestyle Spring/Summer 2015 Trend Presentation
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard, EDELKOORT INC.

5PM – 6PM
Why Do People Cry at the Opera?
Speaker: Ruud Belmans from Pinkeye
Ruud Belmans, Creative Director of Pinkeye crossover design studio talks about the importance of creating emotional experiences through design and their relevance in building stronger brands.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23

1PM – 2PM
SLIM /4+ | A Green Revolution
Speaker: Andrea Finozzi from Florim

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

1PM – 2PM
Ventilated Walls: Isolation and Design
Speaker: Andrea Finozzi from Florim

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

9:30AM - 10:30AM
Porcelain Tile: Beyond Recycled Content
Speaker: Marco Ballarin, Florim

1PM – 2PM
Trend Union Lifestyles & Design/Interiors- 2015 Trend Report, Second Event
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard, EDELKOORT INC.

5PM – 6:30PM
Trend Union Fashion & Lifestyles FW 2014-15 Trend Presentation- Second Event
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard, EDELKOORT INC.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28

9:30AM - 11:30AM
Trend Union Fashion & Lifestyle Spring Summer 2015 Trend Presentation- Second Event
Speaker: Emmanuelle Linard, EDELKOORT INC.

1PM – 2:30PM
Delight: Desire through Light in Hospitality and Retail
Speaker: Levia Lew, Reveal Design Group

6PM – 7:30M
What Beauty Retail Can Teach Fashion
Speaker: Amanda Carr, Retail Trend Forecaster

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

9:30AM - 10:30AM
In-Store Winners from 2013 – Who Looks Good and Why They Matter?
Speaker: John Ryan

6PM – 7:30PM
SYNESTHESIA: Visual Merchandising Gets Sensual
Speaker: Amanda Carr, Retail Trend Forecaster

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

9:30AM – 11AM
The End of Digital in Stores?
Speaker: John Ryan

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

9:30AM – 10:30AM
What Will a Good Store Look Like in 2014?
Speaker: John Ryan

1PM – 2:30PM
The Art of Rebellion: How Music Engages Shoppers
Speaker: Laura Wiesenthal, Activaire

RSVP mandatory. Visitors may book their visit via email:  visit@retaildesignshow.com or by calling: +1 212 574-5983.

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Notes to Editors:

More information on all ROAD sessions, and speaker Bios can be found at:

http://www.retaildesignshow.com/speakers/

Interviews Available with All Speakers, and Alu CEO Abramo Manfrotto

ABOUT ‘ROAD’ RETAIL DESIGN SHOW

Conceived over the course of 5 years, ROAD – Retail Design Show (http://www.retaildesignshow.com/) is Abramo Manfrotto’s exploration into how retail has evolved. Manfrotto, CEO of ALU noticed a peculiar thing. Quality decisions that top retail industry executives were charged to make regarding retail design were being hindered. Their companies were suffering due to the lack of the proper components not being readily available in the right place at the right time, in the right atmosphere. The potential of these talented visionaries were delayed.

Over the course of two weeks, ROAD will feature an array of workshops, speeches, demonstrations, and networking opportunities for all invited partners and guests. The synesthesia that will bring together the premier influencers of retail and design. Learn more: http://www.retaildesignshow.com/

Alu Mind article on the first ROAD event, last month in Manhattan: http://www.alumind.com/article/madhattan-alu-queen-hearts/

ABOUT ALU, INC.

ALU is an international company with more than 25 years of experience catering to the retail world. Since its founding, ALU has partnered with many leading international retailers and premium brands such as Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Sears, Chanel, Zara, Bank of America, Ray Ban, Nokia, Luxottica, Sephora, Estée Lauder, Adidas, Maclaren, JCPenney, Helly Hansen, Wrangler and General Motors, among others.” “AluMind” is a spin off publication owned and operated by Alu.

For more information: http://www.alu.com; Alu Mind Magazine: http://www.alumind.com