eTail 2009 is coming up in February 23rd – 26th in Phoenix and they asked me to post their Press Release. There is a $100 discount for retailers through the end of the month, so take advantage of that.

Top Speakers Highlight Upcoming Conference
Focusing on Multi-channel Innovation for E-Commerce Executives

Wet Seal’s CIO Jon Kubo and FAO Schwartz new SVP Direct to Consumer announced as Keynote speakers at eTail 2009.

Worldwide Business Research (WBR) is pleased to announce Keynote Speakers and the Content Advisory Board for the 10th Annual eTail 2009 Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ on February 23rd- 26th, 2009. Jon Kubo, CIO of Wet Seal and Lee Bissonnette, SVP Direct to Consumer at FAO Schwartz are delivering Keynote speeches on February 24th and 25th, respectively.

“We are very excited to have both Jon and Lee join us for our annual West Coast conference,” said Lori Holden Executive Director of the eTail Conference Series. “Jon speaks to unique innovations in Wet Seal’s Fashion Community, and Lee delivers a 360 degree perspective on remaking a classic brand in today’s retail climate.” Holden adds, “With a challenging economic environment, enhancing profitability through a mix of focusing on the core of business and innovate technologies is more important than ever before.”

This year’s conference provides over 90 speakers and panelists, more than 60 unique sessions, retailer-specific networking activities each and every day and more than 100 industry exhibitors – all delivering valuable insight and information on gathering strategies to fine-tune retail enterprises; driving loyalty and incremental revenue growth with an understanding of consumer demand; and developing an understanding the next fundamental shift in the retail industry which will change the norms of consumer expectations surrounding shopping experiences.