Events Responsible for the organization of events focused on retail and distribution in Brazil and by more than 55 International Updating Programs already developed by GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza, that have gathered around 1,900 businessmen and executives around the world to get to know and assess markets, opportunities and business models and translate these movements into the Brazilian reality.

NRF Big Show (National Retail Federation)
New York, USA – January
Largest global retail trade show that happens every January in New York. The event presents the latest trends and innovations in retailing. GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza forms a delegation that grows every year and has a support team dedicated entirely to the organization and use of the content featured in this event. In programming, there are technical visits planned with international consultants, as well as wrap up meetings, transfers and three exclusive dinners for the group, with huge networking opportunities. In the 2009 edition, GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza’s exclusive group was formed by 180 executives, with a pre-event program of technical visits to retailers in the New Jersey region and a post-event program in Washington, DC. Know soon GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza’s NRF 2010 packs! Post-NRF Seminars
Porto Alegre / São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro / Belo Horizonte – February
The Post NRF Seminars has the goal to present the highlights of NRF Big Show, the latest trends and innovations in the retail, best practices shown by international cases and presentations of the global retail leaders, plus exclusive strategic analysis of GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza’s partners, taking into account the specific characteristics of the domestic market. 1st International Franchising and Business Chains Management Forum
São Paulo – April
Directed by Bittencourt Group and GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza, the 1st International Franchising and Business Chains Management Forum focused on “Excellence in franchising and business chains management in the international arena.” To talk about this issue, there was brought one of the world's leading experts in franchising - Greg Nathan, from Australia, masters in Psychology and Corporate Education and founder of the Franchise Relationship Institute, specialized in the Franchisee / Franchisor relationship. Nathan is the author of “Profitable Partnerships” and “The Franchise E-Factor”. ASTD 2010
Chicago – May
ASTD is the world’s largest training and development event, organized by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the largest association dedicated to workplace learning and professional performance, established 64 years ago. 1st National Private Label and Outsourcing Congress
São Paulo – June
The 1st National Private Label and Outsourcing Congress is an event organized by GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza in partnership with Brazilian Private Label and Outsourcing Association (Abmapro), discussing topics such as professional business development with commitment to the environment, society and future generations; How to foster exchange information and offer tools for the sustained growth of the market; Dissemination of knowledge on Private Label and Outsourcing markets; Brazil as a market with growth potential for investments; Models of actions and strategies that contribute to the growth of these markets; Opportunities to create solutions and guidelines for building an ethical and transparent relationship with its business partners; Provision of information within that environment so that new ideas, concepts, cases, studies and events can become “good business”. Retail Talent Management Forum
São Paulo-June
The Retail Talent Management Forum is an event with emphasis on retail and distribution, discussing emerging issues and trends related to best practices in People Management, Training & Development and other aspects of HR. Among the issues discussed there are Spending, Retailing and Distribution: emerging questions and trends related to best practices in People Management. Supply Chain Distribution Forum
São Paulo – September
Learn more about concepts and cases related to Supply Chain Management in Retail and Consumer Goods industries, and learn how to strengthen integrated and integration efforts in your company.
The event will discuss topics as the current situation and its impact on the logistics and retail distribution and consumer goods industry, optimizing the retail distribution model, with presentations of cases and discussions with retail executives; the integrated management of the Supply Chain: how to integrate product management and logistics to ensure customer satisfaction, with presentation of cases and discussion with representatives of the retail industry; and the improvement of the distribution of consumer goods: how to equate the cost of serving with the improvement in the level service. There will be also cases and benchmarks in Supply Chain management between industry and retail, and debates with representatives of industry and retailing, analyzing opportunities and barriers to work together. Foodservice Forum
São Paulo – October
The Foodservice Forum will happen in October focusing on Foodservice professional. At this meeting a study on the subject will be presented and discussed by industry experts and a panel of companies active in this market, mediated by Marcos Gouvêa de Souza, CEO of GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza. Latin America Retail Forum
São Paulo - October
The Latin America Retail Forum happens each year to discuss some relevant issue for the Brazilian retail market and the related segments. The two-day event has presentations of important national and foreign executives, bringing case studies and trends under the Forum’s umbrella theme. In every issue of the Forum there is a global study to analyze the market and provide data to base debates and presentations.
In 2010, the 13th Latin America Retail Forum will discuss Sustainability. WRC - World Retail Congress
Barcelona, Spain – October
Strategic event addressing trends and key issues for retailers. Unique program organized by GS&MD – Gouvêa de Souza with support staff all along the trip, transfers, guided tours and wrap-ups. PLMA Show
Chicago – November
The PLMA's Private Label Trade Show is the largest private label and outsourcing trade show, held annually in Chicago, USA. Organised by the PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association, in 2010 the event will happen in November, 14-16, featuring more than just products. With the increasing competitiveness in the global marketplace, the need for innovation has never been greater, with new products and models of consumer behavior. The trade show will feature over 3,200 booths, including food and non-food suppliers, with the presence of manufacturers from 65 countries in 39 national and regional fascias. The public of the trade show and congress is made up of supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, bookstores, attacked, importers and exporters executives. Possible stores to be visited: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, Walgreens, Home Depot, Jewel-Osco and Auto Zone. The Rediscovery of the Real Brazilian Market
São Paulo – November
In the recent past, the midclass has gained importance and has established itself as a strong consumer market for goods and services. With the growth of the economy, the Brazilian midclass gained 15 percentage points of share, while high-end classes remained stable, becoming more important in the strategy of companies of all sectors. To discuss how to grow in the low income market, GS&MD - Gouvea de Souza holds "The Rediscovery of Real Brazilian Market" seminar, bringing in retailers and industries of various segments.

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