What Retailers Are Saying About RAMP…

Gary Eppinger, CISO & VP of Security, Risk Management, Compliance, Supervalu
Supervalu does 2,500 stores across the nation and 25 independents, and we have a high integration of technology. But RAMP takes it to the next level. Bringing all these companies together, at one place, at one time…

There are great companies to interface with, great speakers. It's a very different dialogue, a lot of panels, a lot of diversity in mindset. Some of the sharpest people that we've ever seen in the technology space and it's going to help us take it to the next level.

I am absolutely looking forward to the next RAMP… I would love to get some more of my marketing people. As well some of the folks in the pharmacy space and some [there are some] other verticals in the payment systems in my organization I'd like to get out to this venue also.

Robb Walters, Costco Mobile and Ecommerce Executive – Director: Site Design, Costco
I find four different things extremely valuable about RAMP: The organization, the content, the relevance and importance of networking, and finally the relevance of the service providers here at the conference. They're very relevant to our business and we find tremendous value in that and also in the networking….

The RAMP staff here is very knowledgeable. And there are a number of them, so anytime that you have questions you can get help. And also, there is a lot of effective communication from the team, so you always know what the next step is in the conference.

Also, in terms of the content, the speakers and the quality that they've provided, are again very relevant to our business and important for us, so that we can learn, and help develop both our business and our strategy.

The networking…that's one of the biggest foundations of RAMP…. And the content providers or service providers that are here, they are all relevant to the topic and provide a lot of interesting information and solutions for your business.

At RAMP you are not lost within the crowd and sea, like other large conferences have become. And again, with the focus on networking, there is a lot of opportunity to interact at round tables, over networking events, or evening events afterwards. It's been an excellent experience. This is my first conference, and it certainly won't be my last. For those of you interested in attending this conference, I highly recommend that you do… I have found this to be such a valuable experience and I encourage you to have the same one.

Reuben Mendez Mobile, Application Development Team Manager, The Kroger
My RAMP experience, it's been great. I think some of the sessions that I've been listening to reinforce what's happening in the industry, that I am staying close to the pulse of what's going on. Right now it's part of the strategy we're looking at, some of the payment options. Getting to talk to some of the vendors that are here, helps us look at what's capable and not capable.

One of the highlights was the 'Helios', the virtual reality session. I think that is something that would be interesting that could separate us from some of the competition. There is some of that happening, that is feasible. I think that would be a good opportunity for any retailer to take advantage of, just puts the fun factor in the shopping experience!"

It's been a wonderful experience, just try to stay close to what's happening in the industry, and just keep moving forward with mobile opportunities…

George Findling, Enterprise Architect/POS, Crate & Barrel
I'm impressed with the turnout…great location…really well run. A lot of good content, a lot of varied content… I've been very impressed.

I think what I like most, is the fact that there so many different industries represented. You get a good mix, we all have the same challenges, the same problems, but we approach them differently. It's really good to share ideas and hear how other people are trying to solve their needs.

Stevie Liang, Director of Business Systems Innovation, Jack in the Box
My RAMP experience has been great, there are a lot of quality vendors here and quality sessions. They did a good job in making sure that our time here is well spent. I haven't experienced any wasteful hours,

I think the RAMP highlights are definitely, the vendors when I deep dive with them, when I talk, the quality of them, they've been tried and true, they have a lot of reputable clients, that they've done services for, so that was a great highlight. The sessions, the panelists are definitely well versed in this industry. So they have good quality answers, which I definitely enjoyed.

{What truly] makes the RAMP experience unique is the quality of the attendees. I've made some friends here. Had great quality discussions off of their experience with their vendor selection. And It's been very positive…

Madi Welch, Mobile Technology and Marketing, Harris Teeter
RAMP has been great. There have been a lot of interesting retailers here and a lot of really interesting topics which are really kind of pushing the margin a bit, which is really exciting to see.

I loved hearing Pizza Hut talk... I think they have a terrific mobile platform for both iPhone and Android. It was really, really neat to hear them talk about what they're doing, and how they think it's important to actually build across all platforms. We need to consider that, I was pretty excited.

What makes RAMP different is the content of what we've been talking about. We're pushing the envelope a bit, when we talk about mobile checkout, mobile payments, location based services, and that's just not something you find at every conference. Really pushing what we're doing, and bringing it to the next level for next year.

I'm excited to put into account some of the ideas I got from here, and some of the things I need to follow up on and hopefully this time next year, we've implemented some of those strategies.

Mimi Keller, Director of Marketing Communications, Carlson Restaurants
RAMP is a unique kind of conference. This world that we're living in is always changing and technology is always a moving target. (At) RAMP, we get to learn about what's new, what's happening, and what's current. It keeps you on the cutting edge of marketing and technology. You don't learn about old technology. You learn about what's happening to today, and what's happening tomorrow.

At RAMP you get to talk to and listen to other marketers and listen to their experiences and what they've learned and the key takeaways… They have so you can learn from their experiences [you] become smarter at what you do.

Johann Huber-Gutierrez, Director of Convergence, Resource Interactive
Former Head of Mobile Strategy , Macy's/Bloomingdales
RAMP is one of the few places where you actually get people from all sides of the industry, in a single room, and you're able to have some pretty candid conversations. after all the great conference presentations are done, it's really an awesome time to sit down with folks and have them tell you like it is, as opposed to a lot of the jargon and the usual industry hype. I think that's what kind of set's it RAMP apart, that's why I love coming out. One of the reasons, why I always enjoy being a part of it.

At RAMP we have so much fun with the people that get to be here, in a real sincere genuine way. It's not to often you get the opportunity to do that.