During a critical period for the industry, FN is assembling the innovative architects at the center of the biggest success stories in shoes for a day-long summit on June 25 in New York.
Welcome to “The Hot List.”
In addition to showcasing the new powers, the event — which will take place at 583 Park — centers around several key themes: the hot markets that are driving the industry forward; the retail innovations that are fueling a brick-and-mortar comeback; the AI revolution; and the critical DEI conversation.
“The industry is clearly in a period of transition, and we feel it is vital to have the really successful players on stage to talk, inspire and debate the current state of business and the huge technological advances looming with the wider adoption of AI and retail transformation,” said Michael Atmore, Editorial Director of FN and Chief Brand Officer of Fairchild Media Group.
Below, we reveal the big names who will take stage. More speakers will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
Dave Powers, president and chief executive officer of Deckers Brands, has been steering incredible growth at not just one, but two blockbuster brands — Hoka and Ugg. As the executive prepares to retire, he will share valuable leadership lessons and secrets to success.
Speaking of success, Crocs has racked up win after win, thanks to its quirky and comfortable product and attention-grabbing collections. Its influential women-in-power duo — outgoing president Michelle Poole and incoming president (and current chief financial officer) Anne Mehlman — will sit down with FN for a special conversation.
Few brands have captured the attention of consumers like Golden Goose, which has major momentum ahead of a likely IPO later this year. CEO Silvio Campara will open his playbook for summit attendees as the company continues to emphasize its one-of-a-kind product, open cool stores around the world and team up with of-the-moment collaborators.
As the huge momentum in the running market continues, On is racing ahead. Chief Commercial Officer Britt Olsen, who steers the DTC strategy and wholesale partnerships, will give the audience insight into Retail 3.0 as the landscape quickly evolves.
From intern to chief merchandising officer, Saks’ Tracy Margolies has been at the center of the retail world for more than two decades. Through it all, she’s been a central force in the shoe industry and will give us a look at her incredible ride.
The event will also go inside the burning issues shaking up the industry right now.
As corporate diversity progress stalls amid a period of backlash, André Pinard, director of culture at Exposure and former Adidas executive, will lead an important conversation about the road ahead and examine what’s really working in DEI — and what’s not.
There’s no question that AI is reshaping every aspect of the business, from product to retail to hiring. A group of executives and experts, including PacSun chief digital officer Shirley Gao, will look at the huge developments that will drive business in the back half of 2024 and beyond.
The FN Summit is supported by Adidas, Aetrex, Skypad and The Running Event.
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For partnership inquiries, please email Hillari Lazzara at hlazzara@fairchildfashion.com. For attendee inquiries, please email Trish Reidy at preidy@fairchildfashion.com.
