Overview
WE’RE BACK! Please join us for an exciting and informative program as we discuss 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!
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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To secure your sponsorship or inquire about other custom & specialty sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Paige Dominguez, Senior Marketing Coordinator, CBIZ
[email protected] or 949.236.5672
Sponsorships
- Space on shared exhibit table for company materials
- Receipt of attendee list post-event
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation)
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- 8 event tickets with reserved seating
- Company logo displayed at all bars
- Signature drink of choice named after your company
- Recognition as a “Gold Sponsor” on event website and on-site program guide
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- 8 event tickets with reserved seating
- Company logo displayed at room entrance near registration table
- Recognition as a “Silver Sponsor” on event website and on-site program guide
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- 6 event tickets with reserved seating
- Receipt of attendee list post-event
- Company logo displayed on all event materials
- Company name or logo prominently displayed on all promotional elements (website, invitation)
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- 6 event tickets with reserved seating