Event Program

3:00-3:30PM | guest arrival & Networking

CURRENT / Pier 59, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011

CURRENT is at the base of Pier 59, the southern pier at Chelsea Piers, closest to 18th Street. For directions to Current, please use this destination in Google Maps.

3:30-3:45PM | welcome remarks

Todd Sachse, CEO Sachse Construction
Jeremy Gershonowicz, Vice President, Director of Retail

3:45-4:30PM | Filson’s Next Chapter: Growing the Heritage Brand for a New Era

Join Tim Bantle, President of C.C. Filson Co., in conversation with Cathaleen Chen, Retail Editor for The Business of Fashion (BOF), to explore the 128-year-old heritage brand’s future and growth strategy in the competitive outdoor market. He will discuss how Filson is reimagining immersive, experience-driven spaces, and pushing the boundaries of retail to create environments that foster connection, storytelling, and community in the evolving world of outdoor retail.

Tim Bantle

PRESIDENT
**C.C. FILSON CO.**

Cathaleen Chen

RETAIL EDITOR

THE BUSINESS OF FASHION (BOF)

MODERATOR

4:30-5:15PM | roundtable conversations

Building for Luxury: Construction Challenges & Best Practices
Speed vs. Precision: The Construction Timeline for Luxury Retail
Luxury Flagships & Pop-Up Stores: Construction Strategies

5:15-6:00PM | The New Blueprint: Malls That Attract Luxury Retail

Join top executives from The Taubman Company, Whitman Family Development/Bal Harbour Shops, and The Forbes Company for an exclusive look at how malls are evolving to meet the demands of luxury retailers. This dynamic discussion will cover complex leasing challenges, unconventional partnerships, innovative marketing strategies, and rigorous construction management practices that deliver value for landlords, retailers, and customers while setting new standards for the future of destination-driven luxury retail.

PANEL PARTICIPANTS

Marc Cohen

*Group Vice President, Co-Head of Leasing*
**the Taubman company**

Nik Massey

*vice president of construction & Development*
**whitman family development / bal harbour shops**

Linda McIntosh

*director of marketing & communications*
**the forbes company**

Todd Sachse (Moderator)

*CEO*
**Sachse Construction**

6:00-8:00PM | cocktail reception & dinner

Kick off the evening with stunning sunset views over the Hudson, complete with cocktails, dinner stations, and great conversation. Mingle, network, and fuel up for a night of fun!