Join Fashion Group International of Charleston and retail guru Robin Lewis for an evening of insights from his industry must-read, “The New Rules Of Retail -- Competing And Surviving In The World’s Toughest Marketplace," on December 1st, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Renaissance Charleston Hotel.

Mr. Lewis will share the fundamental transformation taking place in the retail world as traditional business models become extinct and the relationship between vendors and consumers dramatically shifts. He will address how evolving technology, globalization and a saturated marketplace have given the consumer unprecedented power.
 After studying and consulting with retailers for the past few decades, Mr. Lewis reveals, “There is an essential formula for success that is consistently responsible for every retail success.”

He will share that formula with you at this must-attend event. 
Mr. Lewis is the CEO of The Robin Report, Founder of Goldman Sachs retail consulting subsidiary, Vantage Marketplace, former Vice President and Executive Editor of Women’s Wear Daily who originated and led the WWD CEO Summit series. He has consulted blue chip companies including: Kohl’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, Estee Lauder, Ralph Lauren and The National Retail Federation. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Fashion Institute of Technology.

The event is open to the public; tickets are $45 for FGI members and $65 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at www.charleston.fgi.org. FGI is pleased to grant complimentary tickets to editorial staff members of the press.

For more information on the event, please contact FGI Regional Director, Rosanna Krekel at (843) 696-2688 or send an email to charleston@fgi.org.