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Established in 1983 as the first U.S. retailing center in a business school, the Center for Retailing Studies is one of the nation’s leading academic institutions dedicated to education, research, and service to retailers. Thousands of students have graduated from our program to become the next generation of leaders in retail.

CENTER FOR RETAILING STUDIES

We are proud to host the premier industry-focused retailing conference by a Tier 1 academic institution in the country. The annual Retailing Summit serves the retailing industry by providing cutting-edge knowledge, high-value networking opportunities, and practical business solutions.

RETAILING SUMMIT

The Retailing Summit attracts a diverse audience of retailers and decision makers with executives from established brands; including brick-and-mortar and online companies, specialty retailers, major grocery chains, and more.

WHO ATTENDS

DATES:October 8-9, 2020

LOCATION:Virtual Event

CONTACT:Andrew VernonWork - 979.845.5848Cell - 713.806.0216avernon@mays.tamu.edu

CONFERENCE DETAILS

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BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP• Engaging with key industry thought leaders • Networking with companies from across the industry• Exposure on multiple channels (digital, social media)• Collaborating with Texas A&M University and Mays Business School,

the leading retailing education institution in the country• Supporting the retail leaders of tomorrow

PLATINUM LEVEL | $15,000+

GOLD LEVEL | $10,000

• Invitation to host a virtual breakout session - Content will be mutually agreed upon- Speaker proposal requested on submission

• 3 conference registrations ($2,385 value)• Full-page color advertisement in digital program (8.5x11 in.)• Recognition on all conference digital promotional materials

SILVER LEVEL | $7,500

• Two minute timeslot to virtually promote company• Opportunity to virtually introduce speaker• 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)• Half-page color advertisement in digital program (8.5x5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference digital promotional materials

• Sponsor main conference• 5 conference registrations ($3,975 value)• Opportunity to virtually introduce speaker or highlight company• Full-page color advertisement in the program booklet (8.5 x 11 in.)• Recognition on all conference digital promotional materials

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

MORNING NETWORKING ROOM - $5,000 - 5 available (Thursday & Friday) - Includes digital recognition during the event - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)

• Between 2-4 full conference registrations ($795 value each)• Quarter-page color advertisement in digital program (4.25 x 5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference digital promotional materials

All bronze level partners will receive:

AFTERNOON NETWORKING ROOM - $5,000 - 5 available (Thursday & Friday) - Includes digital recognition during the event - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)

BRONZE LEVEL | Varies

The Retailing Summit is the largest fundraising activity hosted by the Center for Retailing Studies. Proceeds from the event directly support retailing curriculum and leadership programs for business students at Texas A&M University who are passionately pursuing retail as a top career choice.

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

BREAKOUT SESSION - $5,000 - 2 available (1 Thursday & 1 Friday) - Exclusive breakout session with students - A/V is not provided - Includes 2 conference registrations ($1,590 value)

• Up to 3 full conference registrations ($795 value each)• Quarter-page color advertisement in the program booklet (4.25 x 5.5 in.)• Recognition on all conference print and digital promotional

All student partners will receive:

Inspiring the Future of Retail

Up to 20 of Texas A&M’s top retail students will attend the conference. Interested partners may select one of the following ways to engage:

LeAnn Percivill ‘202020 NRF Foundation

Next Generation Scholarship winner

Madison Nicole Robinson ‘20Founder of FishFlops

2017 Retailing Summit presenter2020 Women In Toys Rising Star Award

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT| Varies

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COMPANIES & BRANDS THAT HAVE ATTENDED

THANK YOU2019 RETAILING SUMMIT SPONSORS

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