Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. FortyOne Madison     Please bring photo ID with you for security. 41 Madison Avenue (Between 25th and 26th St)   View a map of the location Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Event Time 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. To RSVP please email  nyrsvp@luxurycouncil.com Speakers:  Ken Nisch Chairman, JGA Burt Tanksy Vice Chairman, Marvin Traub Associates Kelsey Scroggins Senior Vice President, Marvin Traub Associates Kindly Hosted By: Three Luminaries on Luxury's Global Future  Thinking “global' and acting 'local' is the future for luxury brands -- if you ask the smartest luxury strategists and marketers. This event will showcase what the implications are domestically and globally for luxury brands who are increasingly looking to “surprise and delight” the most educated, sophisticated, and upscale buyers of luxury products and services in order to WIN greater share of wallet!  These increasingly savvy retailers are crossing cultures to reach this audience.  Imagine -- they are at 12 million worldwide, with liquid assets of $1 million and much more.  Learn what the smartest brands are doing, and how luxury marketers can learn from “mass” marketers to drive profits to the bottom line globally. Other key issues being addressed are: How is the retail environment changing?  What is the role of the Internet and mobile retail in creating an omnichannel experience?  How must customer service, pricing and database management be redefined? Please join us and bring your own brand's specific examples for a provocative discussion on these most important trends.  About Ken Nisch Since 1971, JGA has grown to become a global leader in brand strategy and retail design.   JGA has built its reputation by assisting retailers and brands in realizing their visual marketing potential and attain leadership within their niche.  JGA’s studio has conceived retail experiences for clients including The North Face, Hickey Freeman, Museum of Arts and Design, Godiva, Whole Foods, Jockey, McCormick, Destination XL, Be Ultrafemme (Mexico), Grupo Cortefiel (Spain), Parx (India), Cacau Show (Brazil), Fantasy World (Kuwait), Luminance (S. Africa), Sleep Number and Verizon. Mr. Nisch became JGA President in 1987 and Chairman in 1995.  As Chairman, he works internationally with responsibilities that include client liaison and project strategy.  His knowledge and entrepreneurial insights into the consumer are integrated into conceptual development and strategic image positioning for retail operators, manufacturers and brand marketers. DDI Magazine has recognized Mr. Nisch as a “Retail Luminary” and “Retail Influencer” multiple times, named among a select group of visionaries considered to have demonstrated “unparalleled creative excellence.”  Nisch was presented with the Retail Leadership Award at the Asia Retail Congress in Mumbai, India.  He has also been inducted into the Retail Design Institute Legion of Honor, recognizing his outstanding career achievement in the field of retail store design.  About Burt Tansky Burton Tansky currently serves as Managing Director and Vice Chairman of Marvin Traub Associates. Mr. Tansky joined the firm in 2011 bringing his expertise in luxury retailing. Previously, Mr. Tansky was Chairman, President and CEO of the Neiman Marcus Group. Prior to this role, Mr. Tansky held various positions within the company including CEO of Bergdorf Goodman and CEO of Neiman Marcus stores. Prior to this, Mr. Tansky was President and COO of Saks Fifth Avenue. Mr. Tansky graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961, and currently serves as a Trustee. He was the recipient of the Superstar Award from Fashion Group International in 2006, the 2004 Gold Medal Award from the National Retail Federation, and in 2002 appointed as a “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur” by the French government for his promotion of French-made merchandise in America. Mr. Tansky has also been honored for his work with the National Alliance for Autism Research. Mr. Tansky serves as a Board Member of Eliot Pliner Shoes, Phoenix House, National Jewish Health and Children’s Hearing. He currently serves as non-executive chairman of Neiman Marcus Group. About Kelly Scroggins  Kelsey Scroggins is Senior Vice President at Marvin Traub Associates, a business development and strategy consulting firm focused on advising brands, retailers and developers in the upscale retail, fashion and consumer goods sector.  Kelsey manages TRAUB’s strategic consulting practice with clients domestically, as well as in the UAE, South Africa, Europe and Mexico. In particular, Kelsey’s focus includes working with retailers and brands to develop and implement growth strategies as well as advising real estate clients on leasing and merchandising strategies. Currently, Marvin Traub Associates is serving as the exclusive leasing advisor to Gulf Related a joint venture that it helped forge between New York based Related and Abu Dhabi based Gulf Capital.  Kelsey, together with TRAUB President and CEO, Mortimer Singer, has led the merchandising and leasing strategy for The Galleria at Sowwah Square, a state of the art luxury retail development in Abu Dhabi, which includes a large selection of the world’s leading luxury brands. Prior to TRAUB, Kelsey worked in the consumer group at Thomas Weisel Partners where she advised clients on various capital raising alternatives including public and private equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions in the specialty retail, footwear & apparel and cosmetics sectors. Utah. About FortyOne Madison Forty One Madison Avenue, a Rudin Family Project, is a modern style glass and steel building designed by noted architect Emery Roth & Sons. The building is located on Madison Square Park and was opened in 1974 as the New York Merchandise Mart. It contains 23 floors of showrooms from over 80 leading manufacturers of tableware, tableware housewares and gift products. The outstanding design and quality construction of the showrooms is unique in North America, and features include: • Elegant sense of space New more effective marketing strategies • Dramatic views that overlook the city, the river or Madison Square Park • Spaces constructed to complement the international image of the manufacturers. • A totally committed and supportive management team maintains a daily liaison between building tenants and the industry. The office of the Director is available to assist exhibitors with their leasing and marketing needs and to help them promote upcoming markets through events, newsletters and public relations counsel. A buyers lounge and the award winning A Voce restaurant are conveniently located off the lobby. To learn more about FortyOne Madison, please visit: www.41madison.com About JGA  JGA has evolved to become one of the nation’s leading retail design, brand strategy and architectural firms. Since 1971, JGA has built its reputation by helping retailers realize their visual marketing potential and attain leadership within their niche. JGA believes that bringing a creative idea into reality and achieving success requires the integration of strategic clarity, competitive and market awareness, conceptual innovation and a strong business sense. As strategists and designers JGA’s services are extensive. A team approach offers significant value over conventional firms. As part of the client’s project team, JGA motivates the creative process of provoking ideas and solutions and facilitating the management process through strategic design, scheduling, budgets and implementation, resulting in increased consumer interaction and satisfaction. JGA offers a diverse menu of services including market and design strategy, conceptual positioning, visual communication design and logo/brand identity, design and architectural development and implementation, retail tenant coordination, construction administration and fixturing/furniture and materials procurement. As a company, JGA encourages a culture that empowers personal and professional growth to their fifty associates while providing expertise with the highest standard of service and design to our clients. Lead by chairman Kenneth Nisch, AIA, the firm has achieved success creating innovative and entertaining retail environments for a diverse roster of clients. JGA’s projects have been recognized by numerous design competitions and leading international publications, among them: The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Chain Store Age, VMSD, Display & Design Ideas, Contract, Interiors and Sources and Women’s Wear Daily. JGA recently published a book, 1,000 Retail Graphics, featuring global design solutions for in-store elements including signage, tags, ads, logos, and environments. About Marvin Traub Associates MARVIN TRAUB ASSOCIATES is a global business development and strategy consulting firm, focused on working with brands, retailers, developers and related businesses that operate in the upscale retail and consumer goods sector. Our team includes talented, internationally renowned, industry experts that customize advisory services to assist executives in executing their business initiatives. TRAUB works closely with clients to achieve their global growth through assisting clients with services including: Retail Consulting Brand Development Electronic Retailing Licensing Franchising Reorganization and Restructuring Marvin Traub Associates formed its Special Situations division to advise companies going through reorganization and restructuring. Geoffrey D. Lurie, former chief executive officer of The North Face, joined the firm in May 2011 to head the division. TRAUB Special Situations will focus on serving clients in transition and perform services such as turnarounds, restructurings, interim management, merger integration and operations improvements. TRAUB serves clients in the Caribbean, China, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Lebanon, Panama, Russia, Turkey, the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. Our team brings together expertise in a broad range of categories, through the involvement of the TRAUB directors and the extensive network of consultants. TRAUB has the experience and the ability to analyze existing brand conditions, visualize new growth opportunities, and actualize goal-oriented strategies to direct future brand growth. We will work closely with companies in the designer, merchandising, consumer and media sectors to provide: Creative and innovative thinking Sounding board for management Strategic planning Business development Marketing analysis Business plans Brand extension Domestic & international distribution & expansion Distribution strategies Licensing opportunities Image building Industry research Relationship networking