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Macy's Supplier Diversity Event: A Big Success
by Nancy Allen
On Tuesday, July 15th, Macy’s hosted a Supplier Diversity Vendor Networking Event at their downtown Miami store. The meeting offered participants valuable information about how to do business with Macy’s as well as an opportunity for one on one meetings with buyers.
On the Agenda:
| 9-915am |
Registration |
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Welcome
David Scheiner, President and COO |
| 915-940am |
Beatrice Louissaint, President, FRMBC
Leadership Award Presentation
Nancy Allen, President, WBDC |
| 940-950am |
Expectations of Potential Suppliers:
Lauren Tessaro, VP Merchandise Manager, Intimate Apparel, Dress Accessories and Hosiery
Frank Molfetto, VP, Store Planning, Design and Construction |
| 10-1030am |
Electronic Bidding Overview (non-retail)
Diane Gomez, Reverse Auction Business Partner
• One on One Pre-Scheduled Appointments--Retail
• One on One Pre-Scheduled Appointments--Non Retail |
| 1030-1130am |
Benefits of Certification
Florida Regional Minority Business Council
Women’s Business Development Center |
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Highlights from the presentations by Macy’s representatives:
- Macy’s looks for products that fit into Macy’s consumer lifestyle—traditional, neo-traditional, contemporary and fashion forward.
- Products that are not mass distributed and offer exclusivity for Macy’s customers
- Products that speak quality and value
System requirements:
EDI Capable
QRS – 3rd party system resource that provide UPCs
Macy’s priorities:
- Compelling assortments
- Price simplification
- Improving the shopping experience
Reverse Auctions benefits:
The possibility of changing your quote—not available with sealed bids
You can compare yourself to others in real time
Identified ceiling value
WBE Testimonials
The event was very well organized and provided a great opportunity to speak with Macy's Florida representatives/buyers. It was an educational and interesting experience for potential suppliers.
Jennifer del Pino, Baby Abuelita
Everyone involved was extremely helpful, and the event was well organized.
Randee Kilgore, Brimstone Originals
This was an excellent opportunity to present/sell our product line to the buyers… Everyone that I spoke with from Macy’s seemed to show an interest in my line and success.
Renee Forbes, Jellybean Miami
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