TUESDAY SESSION 1 - 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
FOR BUYERS/PRODUCT DATA MANAGERS
PDC Training
Led by Shelly Whitechurch of Upper Quadrant, this session will offer hands-on training with the latest
updates and improvements to the Product Data Collaborative, helping you stay ahead of the curve.
TUESDAY SESSION 2 - 8:30 AM-9:30 AM
FOR STORE OWNERS
Run Specialty and DEI: An Expanded Viewpoint That Creates New Customers
Led by a retailer panel, learn about the multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that can
open doors to new audiences and elevate your store.
TUESDAY SESSION 3 - 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
FOR BUYERS/OWNERS/BRANDS
The Color Conundrum: Navigating Inventory & Customer Expectations
As the fit process evolves, so do customer expectations for color variety and consistency across
channels. Kathy Gates of e Running Well Store will lead an open dialogue on retailer data,
the challenges this shi presents, and why keeping the customer experience front and center is
more important than ever. Together as brands and retailers, we'll explore strategies for balancing
customer demand with sustainable inventory management.
RIA SUMMIT 2025 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
PRESENTING BRANDS
Altra
ASICS
Balega
Brooks
CEP
Craft Sportswear
Currex / Powerstep
Darn Tough
Diadora
Feetures
Mizuno
Nathan
New Balance
Nike
On
OS1st
Puma
Saucony
Shokz
Sky Manufacturing
Superfeet
Vuori
EMERGING BRANDS
Ciele
Footbalance
GoreWear
HydraPak
Hylo
Jason Markk
Jogology
Mount to Coast
Roll Recovery
Sidas
Skechers
Smell Well
Xact Nutrition
Wahoo Fitness
ASSOCIATE PARTNERS
Locally
Omni
Optio
RICS Software, Inc.
Run Free Project
runstyle
Sneaker Impact
Sports Marketing Surveys
Upper Quadrant
Volumental
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