NWA Retail Link User Group 1004 N Oriole

Ave Rogers, AR 72756

Secretary@nwaRLUG.org

Agenda:Agenda: November 20, November 20, 20082008 Meeting Location:

Shewmaker Center For Workforce Technologies

One Eagle WayBentonville, AR 72712

(479) 936-5171

Upcoming Date…Mark your calendars!Banquet!! Tickets must be purchased in advance

•December 4th, Annual Banquet, 11:30am-2:30pm, John Q. Hammons

SubGroup Meetings•MS Office– November 21st 9:30-11:30am, White Hall Auditorium

Introductions & Announcements ********************************************* 2:00pmChris Strohm, Cadbury Adams

Sustainability: Talking Trash ************************************************** 2:10pmMike Hagood, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Walmart’s top waste warrior will provide insight on the strategies they are pursuing in stores and clubs as the company moves forward on it’s goal of generating zero waste.

Consumer Insights & Strategies for Reaching the Female Walmart Shopper **** 3:10pmDiane Oshin, Publisher, ALL You MagazineWith gas prices reaching all time highs, it has never been more critical for marketers to understand and engage the value-driven shopper.  ALL YOU debuts its latest research designed to help marketers get inside the head of this woman.  The research reveals how the economy is affecting her mindset and her buying habits, and uncovers the problems she is facing across many areas of her everyday life.  From technology use, to shopping routines, to keeping herself and her family healthy, to how to most realistically fit green into her life—learn what her biggest challenges are and -- how your brand can help her solve them (hint: it’s more than just giving her the lowest price.) Plus – gain insights into increasingly relevant promotional and marketing strategies for reaching – and activating - this important consumer.

Tips & Tricks: Retail Link Updates, Supplier Mgmt Program ************* 3:55pm Todd Johnson, Personna