OK, I agree that this article is not very fashionable.  In fact, it should probably be listed in the fashion event article section instead of here.  However, I thought it was important to remind everyone that the fashion industry is not simply about fashion.  We are also faced with many compliance issues that must be studied.

Your company's success requires swift and strategic response to change in a highly dynamic marketplace.

And yet - the growing number of changes to retail requirements and government regulations demand even greater response from you.

You will find the requisite strategies at this summer's must-attend event
New Mandates in Retail Compliance.

Here, you will find case studies, strategies and best practices to help you respond to:

• CPSIA
• Proposition 65
• "10+2" Import Requirements
• Overseas Consolidation and DC By-pass
• Green Initiatives and Sustainability
• Additional changes in retail compliance and deduction management

Sessions include:

Quality Testing and Assurance for Retailers and Suppliers
CPSIA and Proposition 65 Retailing in the State of California and by extension supplying large retailers who sell in California requires compliance with unique regulations. While not new, Proposition 65 is gaining new importance in light of the CPSIA. Learn to tackle both requirements to create efficiencies where none have previously existed while improving your bottom line.

Profiting From Sustainability Initiatives The Triple Bottom Line Triple bottom line accounting expands the traditional reporting framework to take into account ecological and social performance in addition to financial performance. This triple focus can lead to triple results for your company. Learn to put the TBL to work for you!

VCF Conference New Mandates in Retail Compliance Monday, 20 July, 2009 - Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 The Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel 905 California Street - Nob Hill San Francisco, CA 94108 PH: 415-989-3500

VCF is the leading collaborative membership organization facilitating profitable relationships between retailers and suppliers. VCF advocates retailer-supplier trading synchronization and champions initiatives to increase strategic industry-wide productivity, profitability and growth. VCF members include a who's who of top retailers and suppliers who work together to resolve key issues in supply chain performance optimization, including sourcing visibility, order-to-cash cycle improvement, promotion management, and planning and forecasting excellence. By participating in VCF, members can take advantage of tools that help perfect retailer-supplier execution to shorten cycle times and drive overall velocity in the supply chain. VCF offers industry solutions through educational conferences, workshops, and seminars, web-based portal and contact registry tools, strategic research and advisory services, publications, benchmarking studies, and other valuable resources.

Learn about Consumer Products Safety Improvements Act : CPSIA and GCC form