MESSAGES
It is my pleasure to extend a warm and cheerful welcome to all in the 27th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo - the virtual edition . We in the PRA are thrilled to present the NRCE this 2021 on digital staging and to see all participants , speakers , sponsors , partners , and exhibitors unite in the country ’ s biggest annual retail event .
Rosemarie B . Ong
Despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic , the PRA and the NRCE organizing committee are determined and inspired to come up with a relevant and highly valuable online conference and exhibition that will surely help retailers overcome setbacks and succeed in the ‘ new normal .’ The need for new ideas , strategies , collaboration , and connections has never been more pressing and significant in this pivotal time in retail .
PRA President SEVP-COO , Wilcon Depot Inc .
As we now transition and reboot our businesses to stay updated and relevant in these changing times , we aim that this year ’ s NRCE will benefit every PRA stakeholder . Therefore , we have prepared the best line-up of topics and speakers , comprised of diverse industry experts and colleagues from different parts of the world who will share case studies , learnings , and the latest best practices in retail .
Once again , welcome and thank you for supporting this year ’ s 27th NRCE . I hope we all take this opportunity to increase our knowledge and widen our network to help us thrive in this extraordinary time .
I express my gratitude and congratulations to everyone , especially to the working committees and those who have been part of the 27th National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo – Virtual edition . It is not an easy feat to organize and stage a digital conference and expo , but with your hard work and vigor , we are finally able to present this year ’ s virtual NRCE successfully .
Paul Santos
PRA CHAIRMAN President , Picture City
Indeed , the past year and months has been a challenging time for all of us . However , I am pleased to say and note that the PRA was able to pull through and adapt to the changes as we were able to consistently continue our programs , representations , and efforts to answer to the needs and calls of our members and all Filipino retailers . For over 40 years now , we in the PRA have been in the forefront to help our members and by extension , the local retail industry – to become globally competitive , and resilient especially during this extra challenging time .
Hence , it is exciting to present to all of you this year ’ s virtual NRCE with the theme Retail Reboot , which is centered to help retailers to reset , reboot , and update our stores and businesses to adapt and thrive in the current pandemic and post-pandemic time .
Again , on behalf of the PRA Board of directors , thank you and I wish everyone a pleasant and informative virtual experience .