# RETAILSPACES - CARLSBAD, CA

- Dates: 7 March 2027 to 9 March 2027
- Location: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, United States
- Organiser: RetailSpaces
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce

## About

RetailSpaces is an experiential retreat for store development + design leaders. Provocative Content. Casual Conversations. Unforgettable Networking.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.retailspaces.co/spring/)

## Topics

- Navigating Rising Build Costs
- How AI Is Reshaping Store Development
- Solving the Labor Shortage
- Using Data to Build Smarter
- Designing for Today’s Consumer
- Sustainability That Actually Works
- What’s Next in Retail Design + Construction
- Cracking the Site Selection Code

## Speakers

- Amber Koehler, VP, Construction, Target
- Chris Fleming, Comedian, Actor, Writer
- Taha Hasan, Canadian Tire
- Paul Calderon, Vice President, Store Growth, Five Below
- Steve Tatham
- Wayne Schuster, VP Store Development
- Joel Quill, VP of Retail, PacSun
- Michael Donohue, VP Visual Merchandising, Fleet Farm
- Gabe Williams, WSS / Foot Locker
- Kelly Radford, Vice President of Facility Services, CubeSmart
- Rebecca MacLennan, Lead Director, Construction Program Management, CVS Health
- Leigh-Ann Razza, Lead Director, Construction Program Management, CVS Health
- Chris Bellshaw, VP of Commercial Strategy and Business Development, Daikin
- Andy House, Senior Director, Creative Agency, Imagine
- Melissa Gonzalez, Principal/Founder
- Dillon Harding, Director of Construction, Kering
- Richard Dirstein, SLD

## Ticket pricing

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## Where to stay

- **Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort**: 120 m from the venue, 3075 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
- **SpringHill Suites**: 190 m from the venue, 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sansc-springhill-suites-san-diego-carlsbad/)
  - Phone: +1 442-333-9892
- **Ocean Palms Beach Resort**: 200 m from the venue, 2950 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
- **Ocean Villas**: 220 m from the venue, 2977 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
- **Beachwalk Villas**: 220 m from the venue, 3100 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
- **Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge**: 260 m from the venue, 3180 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, 92008
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-carlsbad/best-western-plus-beach-view-lodge/propertyCode.05225.html)
  - Phone: +1 760-729-1151
- **Seashore on the Sand**: 340 m from the venue, 2805 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008
- **Beach Terrace Inn**: 350 m from the venue, 2795 Ocean Street, Carlsbad, 92008

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/retailspaces-carlsbad-ca/
