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Intiaro Hosts Discussion Panel for Retailers & Manufacturers

January 20, 2025  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

The panel topic “Overcoming fragmentation in furniture manufacturer and retailer technology ecosystems” will explore how organizations inside and outside the industry tackle the challenges of working with different tools, data, systems and vendors within their ecosystem.

Karolina Zajac, head of customer growth at Intiaro, will moderate the panel of guest speakers that includes Tim Newlin, president and CEO of Norwalk Furniture; Shane Pohlman, director of furniture at Nebraska Furniture Mart; David Enos, president of Phelps Digital; and Michał Stachowski, CCO and co-founder of Intiaro.

Some points of discussion will include:
— Gaps and pain points in manufacturer-retailer cooperation and how they impact user experience and sales conversions
— Opportunities between manufacturers and retailers to better collaborate
— Demands on manufacturers and retailers with shifting of demographics over the next 5-10 years
— Areas where retailers and manufacturers may be lagging in technology and what is most important to focus on now

“We are excited to shed light on these topics that are critical to the current health of businesses and future growth. We hope facilitating these conversations between manufacturers and retailers will help to identify new possible solutions that will benefit the industry,” said Stachowski.

FMG is partnered with Intiaro as the preferred provider of 3D visualization and product configuration solutions to its more than 100 members representing over a thousand independently owned retail stores.

"For over three decades, the FMG Symposium has served as the cornerstone of the group, uniting industry leaders for unparalleled learning and growth,” said Michael Herschel, FMG marketing director. “This year, FMG is thrilled to host the Symposium at the beautiful Resorts World Hotel. Expect a dynamic program featuring insightful panels, renowned speakers, and unmatched networking opportunities. The 2025 Symposium is meticulously designed to equip FMG members and valued vendor partners with the knowledge and connections necessary to thrive in today's evolving marketplace.”