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BMO Consumer Research Analysts to provide Holiday Sales Outlook as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday – the day after U.S. Thanksgiving -- on which U.S. retailers traditionally hope to see sales go into “the black”
Hear from industry experts about holiday trends in the toys, apparel and digital entertainment sectors, among other areas of the retail industry
The conference call, which is being held for members of the media only, will focus on holiday sales and provide an outlook for key companies as retailers and consumers approach Black Friday on November 26.
WHAT: BMO Capital Markets Retail Roundtable discussion with media Q&A to follow
WHO: BMO's Consumer & Entertainment Research Analysts:
Apparel Retail
John D. Morris (Abercrombie & Fitch, A�ropostale, Gap, J. Crew, lululemon athletica, Limited Brands and more)
Broadline Retail
Wayne Hood (Costco, Kohl's, Macy's, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Target, Walmart, and more)
Entertainment
Jeffrey Logsdon (Blockbuster, Disney, DreamWorks Animation, Lions Gate Entertainment, News Corp, Viacom and more)
Digital Entertainment
Edward Williams (Activision Blizzard, Ancestory.com, Electronic Arts, Gameloft, GameStop, International Game Technology, Netflix, TiVo and more)
Toys and Leisure
Gerrick Johnson (Carter's, Hasbro, JAKKS Pacific, LeapFrog, Mattel, and more)
DATE: Monday, November 15, 2010
Beginning at 11:00 a.m. (ET)
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Introduction
11:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. John D. Morris
11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Wayne Hood
11:25 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Jeffrey Logsdon
11:40 a.m. – 11:50 p.m. Edward Williams
11:50 a.m. – Noon Gerrick Johnson
* At the end of every session there will be a 5 minute Q&A opportunity*
Contact Holly Holt or Beja Rodeck to register and receive dial-in information.
Media Contacts:
Holly Holt,
Beja Rodeck,
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