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Advisor to
some of this
country’s
leading
brands
Addressed
audiences on
three
continents
"In the age of
Amazon, Sandy
reminds us why retail
is far from dead.
There's much to learn
from his experience“
-Robert Stephens
Founder Geek Squad
“Sandy possesses
unique insights into
all things retail, and
shares them in a
highly entertaining
and engaging way”
-Brent T Hutton
President Brunswick Billiards
In 2014, Sanford
launched RETAIL
SPEAK™, a LinkedIn
platform for sharing
ideas on all things
retailing.
Sanford Stein CID, RDI, NSA
TREND FORECASTER | SPEAKER
RETAIL DESIGNER | AUTHOR
www.retailschmetail.com; sstein@Steinllc.com
RETAIL SPEAK www.linkedin.com/groups/6718900
612.338.3339, 612.418.2276 @schmetail
“True to its title Stein takes readers on a guided
tour of various retailers and brands from the last
century through to today. His wry humor keeps
things light and his knowledge of and passion for
retail/branding is evident. His voice is engaging
and enthusiastic …..and the industry analyses at
the end will delight marketing, design, and
strategy geeks. Well done!” -IBPA Reviewer
Stein looks at the disruption in retailing, and
focuses on key trends that will guide its future:
Mr. Stein's diverse national and international
audiences have included GlobalShop, Las Vegas;
National Retail Federation Annual Convention &
Expo, NY; National Retailers Association of Mexico,
Mexico City;1st Latin-American Congress for
Fashion Developers, Rio de Janeiro; Congress on
Trends in Retail, Amsterdam; ABEMD n Brazilian
Direct Marketing Association, Sao Paulo; Design
Futures Council, Aspen; and many more.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
RETAILING’S NEW TRUTHS
RESPECTED INDUSTRY VOICE
E-COMMERCE GROWS – STOREBASED RETAIL CONTRACTS
ANCHORS AWAY – VULNERABLE MALLS & CENTERS
AMAZONATION NATION | CHANNEL AGNOSTICISM
BIG DATA & NEW ALLIANCES | ASSISTED DISCOVERY
CLERKS TO BRAND AMBASSADORS | LIFETIME VALUE
“Sandy’s insights regarding changes occurring in retail, online and the
interactions taking place by businesses to remain relevant in both
was well received by our guests.” – John Stransky Pres. WARN Industries, Inc.
RETAIL SPEAK™ is a forum for industry discussion
and professional networking. It’s an open space to
share thoughts, ideas, and observations as well as
an opportunity to weigh in on the profound and
warp speed change within the industry. RETAIL
SPEAK™ encourages open conversation between
professionals, educators, students, and retail
devotees alike around sharing expertise and
expanding the retail trend conversation.