DRAFT PLEASE MAKE A COPY: Powering the Retail Front Line Dinner Discussion | Los Angeles
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Powering the Retail Front Line
Join The Ortus Club and fellow retail executives for an intimate dinner and topical discussion focused on one of retail’s most pressing challenges: empowering the front line. We are bringing together a select group of senior leaders for great food, meaningful conversation, and thoughtful peer exchange around the technologies and strategies shaping the future of retail operations.
Topic
Powering the Retail Front Line: Tech, Teams & Tomorrow
Retail’s front line is evolving at speed. Store teams today must manage rising customer expectations, real-time coordination, and constant operational change—all while delivering exceptional service. The right technology can transform these pressures into opportunities. From AI-powered tools to more connected workflows, empowering front-line teams has become a critical competitive advantage.
How can retailers unlock the full potential of their teams on the ground?
Discussion questions:
What’s holding front-line teams back from delivering faster, smarter service?
How can integrated tools improve team coordination and customer satisfaction?
What role will AI and automation play in the future of retail operations?
Agenda
6:30 PM – Guest arrival and drinks reception
7:00 PM – Welcome and opening remarks by The Ortus Club
7:10 PM – Brief introduction by Zebra Technologies
7:20 PM – Moderated discussion with group participation
7:50 PM – Appetizers served
8:20 PM – Discussion concludes, main course served
9:00 PM – Drinks and networking
Who Should Attend
Senior leaders responsible for empowering and enabling front-line teams within the retail sector. Relevant roles include CFOs, CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and Directors of Operations, Retail, and Store Operations.
Current Attendees Include
AT&T – Director of Technology Strategy
The Walt Disney Company – Director of Engineering & Enterprise Architecture
Amazon – Director of Operations, Sort Centers (West Region)
Guitar Center – Director of Data & Digital Platforms
Siemens – Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture
Empire Today – General Manager, National Operations
The Bouqs – Director of Data Science & Analytics
Roku – Director of Global Operations, Localization & Accessibility
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios – Senior Technical Product Manager
DIRECTV – VP, Enterprise IT Architecture & Cybersecurity
MGM – Director of Technology, Data & Digital Innovation
Manhattan West – Executive Director, Technology & Innovation
Skechers – Director of Global Content & Digital Experience
Amazon – Head of Content Strategy & Creative Development
McKinsey & Company – Director, Digital Technology Experience
MLK Community Healthcare – Vice President, Digital Transformation
Next Steps
Please request to join the event. If you have already received a direct invitation, simply click Accept. We will then send a calendar invite with final event details, attendee information, and everything you need ahead of the evening.
The Hosts
Zebra Technologies empowers front-line retail teams with intelligent solutions that improve performance, visibility, and efficiency. From automation to analytics, Zebra helps businesses stay agile and competitive in a fast-moving market.
The Organisers
The Ortus Club hosts executive knowledge-sharing events, bringing together senior leaders for curated discussions in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting.