Telsey Advisory Group to Hold 1st Annual Management Access Events

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG), an independent research and consulting firm founded by veteran Wall Street retail analyst Dana Telsey, today announced that its 1^st Annual Management Access Events will be held exclusively for TAG clients at the Westin Times Square in New York City on January 27, 2009 and March 31 – April 2, 2009.

“We envision this to be the first of many conferences in the years ahead as we continue to offer our clients unparalleled access to comprehensive market analysis and industry intelligence.”

Drawing an audience of the most recognized names in the retail industry, both the symposium and conference will offer TAG clients exclusive access to CEOs and senior-level retail executives through a variety of events including: keynote presentations, small group meetings with senior management of each presenting company, discussion panels and private one-on-one sessions.

“Our industry position provides us a unique opportunity to hear from senior retail executives and investors alike – as a result, creating an environment where experts can exchange ideas was the logical next step as we look for new ways to provide additional value to our clients,” said Dana Telsey, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Telsey Advisory Group. “We envision this to be the first of many conferences in the years ahead as we continue to offer our clients unparalleled access to comprehensive market analysis and industry intelligence.”

Management Access Symposium – Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Participating companies to date include:

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Burberry Group plc
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.
Coach, Inc.
Dress Barn, Inc.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
The Home Depot
Jones Apparel Group Inc.

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
Signet Jewelers Limited
The Talbots, Inc.
Tiffany & Co.
Warnaco Group, Inc.
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
The Wet Seal, Inc.

To register for the Management Access Symposium, visit: http://www.telseygroup.com/conferences/to-register.

Consumer Conference – Tuesday, March 31 to Thursday, April 2, 2009

Participating companies to date include:

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Ann Taylor Stores Corp.
Big Lots Inc.
Blockbuster Inc.
The Buckle, Inc.
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc.
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Chico’s FAS, Inc.
Coldwater Creek
Collective Brands, Inc.
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Forever 21 Inc.
FGXI International
Genesco Inc.
The Gymboree Corporation
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.
Hearts On Fire

Hot Topic, Inc.
Limited Brands, Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc.
lululemon athletica Inc.
Macy’s Inc.
Maidenform Brands, Inc.
Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
O’Charley’s Inc.
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.
Red Mango Inc.
Saks, Incorporated
Spencer Gifts LLC
Staples, Inc.
Tween Brands, Inc.
Zale Corporation

To register for the Consumer Conference, visit: http://www.telseygroup.com/conferences/register.

For further information about the TAG 1^st Annual Management Access Events, visit: http://www.telseygroup.com/conferences.

About Telsey Advisory Group LLC

Telsey Advisory Group LLC, (TAG), is an independent research firm founded by leading retail industry analyst, Dana Telsey. Specializing in the consumer retailing space, TAG’s unique ability to evaluate and assess the retail market is based on comprehensive research that combines in-depth company and industry analysis, store tours, and executive management discussions. With the scale of a large research department, coupled with the objectivity of an independent firm, TAG is uniquely positioned to provide clients with the detailed analysis and market context that is necessary to make intelligent investment decisions. TAG covers companies in the broadlines, hardlines, leisure: gaming & lodging, luxury goods, specialty stores, restaurant and small cap consumer sectors. For more information on Telsey Advisory Group, visit the company’s website at www.telseygroup.com.

All Telsey Advisory Group LLC (TAG) publications have been prepared in accordance with TAG compliance and conflict management policies. TAG is unconditionally committed to the integrity, objectivity and independence of its research. Neither TAG nor its employees own stock in or have any investment banking relationships with the Companies mentioned herein.