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    Michael P. Owens

    Michael P. Owens is the Co-Founder of Influence Group and the creator behind some of the leading B2B conference brands in retail, restaurant, workplace, healthcare, education, and aging. He is the founder and architect of RetailSpaces, RestaurantSpaces, WorkSpaces, HealthSpaces, HotelSpaces, BankSpaces, the Senior Living Innovation Forum, the Home Care Innovation Forum, the Higher Ed Facilities Forum, and the K12 Facilities Forum. Over the past two decades, his events have brought together thousands of executives, operators, developers, designers, and solution providers to shape the future of physical space across industries. Owens is known for building experience-driven conferences that mix sharp thinking, meaningful connections, and a vibe that feels intentional, not manufactured.
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    RetailSpaces Expands: Announcing Spring + Fall Retreats for 2024

    As RetailSpaces celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, we are thrilled to announce an exciting expansion in our event schedule. Starting next year, we will be hosting not one, but two annual retreats: RetailSpaces Spring and RetailSpaces Fall....

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    Our Most Popular Posts of 2018

    Before we bid adieu to 2018 we’ve rounded up our most popular articles from the past 12 months. 

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    RetailSpaces'17 at the influence hotel

    To thrive in today’s ultra-competitive marketplace, retailers need to up their game and deliver unique, memorable in-store experiences. So we decided to practice what we preach by elevating the experience at our annual RetailSpaces retreat and...

    By Michael P. Owens  |  

    The Convergence of Physical and Digital in Retail

    When Samsung opened their high-concept retail store Samsung 837 in the heart of New York City's Meatpacking District, it was hailed as a "tech-lover's dream come true."

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    The Good and Bad of Value Engineering in Retail

    The shift of consumer behavior in the digital age has led retailers to reassess their brick-and-mortar strategies. While there are some brands thriving and expanding,the growing trend is toward consolidation. 

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    7 Retailers Successfully Reinventing their Physical Stores

    The avalanche of store closures has made it clear that more and more consumers are turning to their computer screens for a retail fix. Each downfall of a time-honored brand seems to confirm that consumers have totally ghosted malls in favor of...

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