Stay at the forefront of the evolving world of tobacco. The Tobacco Plus Expo Conference gives you the knowledge you need
to make your sales grow, from buying the right products to merchandising them to the buyers. To register online, click here. Or, phone 1-888-825-2299. Take advantage of discounted rates by pre-registering before March 24th. Conference prices appear below. And take a look at Friday's seminars.
 Session Topic - The Tale of the Tape:
Convenience Stores vs. Tobacco Outlets
Thursday, April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Speakers:
Don Longo, Chief Editor, Convenience Store News
Michael Kirkwood, Executive VP, Tobacco Outlet Business Magazine
With both types of stores competing for similar customers, how can
tobacco outlets differentiate themselves and grow? Both business
models will be discussed. This session will provide insight to specific
merchandise and tobacco categories for future growth strategies.
Session Topic - Tobacco Accessories: Importance to Profit
Thursday, April 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Moderator: Andy Kerstein, President NATO
A new seminar approach, this lively, open format discussion will
feature a panel of segment experts (retailer, manufacturer and
wholesaler). The panel will take specific questions from Andy and
field questions from the seminar attendees – with the primary focus
of better managing tobacco accessories for sales and profits.
Prices - Tobacco Plus Expo 2008
If you are a NATO member, conferences are free if you register prior to 3/25/08.
(*Does not apply to Manufacturer category.)
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Prior to 3/25/08 |
After 3/25/08 |
Exhibits Only |
No Charge |
$ 50 |
*Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer/Supplier |
$ 225 |
$ 225 |
2-Day Conference (Thurs.& Fri.) |
$ 200 |
$ 225 |
1-Day Conference (Thursday) |
$ 150 |
$ 175 |
1-Day Conference (Friday) |
$ 125 |
$ 150 |
Opening Night Reception (Not Included in Conference Fees) |
$ 50 |
$ 50 |
Please be prepared with credit card information, and Tax ID or Business License info when you phone.
We have redesigned our educational conferences to more accurately integrate the session topics with the products shown in the exhibit hall and address the needs of the show attendees. Timely Session topics will be
presented by experts that
target Tobacco Outlets, Wholesalers, Tobacconists and Convenience Stores. Issues facing the tobacco
industry will be discussed
and merchandising tips will be
shared by recognized retailing
and wholesaling experts.
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