Let’s Talk: Retailers + Manufacturers
This week, as part of our ongoing series of talks connecting the design industry, we gathered with a group of retailers to discuss what challenges they are currently facing, how manufacturers can help, and creative new solutions for the future.
Participants:
- Melissa Shelton - President, Vitra North America 
- Emmanuel Plat - Director of Merchandising, MOMA Design Store 
- David Russel - President, Arango Miami 
- John Edelman - Former CEO DWR & Independent Design Consultant 
- Amelia Hutchinson - General Manager, Decorative & Retail, FLOS North America 
- Thomas Miang-Perez - Managing Director, Americas, Georg Jensen 


