Cornerstone Retailer Frequently Asked Questions

How many Cornerstone Retailers are included in the 2010 Event?
The 2010 Couture Event will make the Cornerstone Retailer group even more exclusive by limiting the number of Cornerstone Retail companies to approximately 75.

What are the amenities that I will receive in 2010 as a Cornerstone Retailer?
The 2010 Couture Cornerstone Retailer amenity package will be sent to each Cornerstone Retail company in late November 2009.  Details of all the special perks available to you as a Cornerstone Retailer will be outlined in this welcome package.

Are there any requirements for being selected as a Couture Cornerstone Retailer in 2010?
With the highly prestigious status of a Couture Cornerstone Retailer, you will be expected to fulfill the following responsibilities in order to maintain your status for 2010 and be considered for consideration in future years:
1.    Attend the Couture Event and spend a minimum of 20 hours on the collection floor during the 5 day event.
2.    Schedule a minimum of 15 pre-set appointments with Couture exhibitors.
3.    Attend all Couture-produced special events.
4.    Maintain good financial standing with Couture exhibitors
5.    Support the Couture brands-making couture management aware of parasitic brands that conduct business from their Wynn hotel suites

As a Cornerstone Retailer do I have to register to attend the Couture Event?
Since you are part of the Couture Cornerstone Retailer community, you will simply need to go online and confirm that all of your pre-registration information that we have on file for you is current.  This will need to be completed for all attendees from your company.

Is there a fee for bringing additional members of my staff to Couture?
Cornerstone Retailers may bring an unlimited number of buyers with them to the Couture Event on a complimentary basis as long as each buyer confirms their registration online.

Can all members of my staff attend the special events and complimentary meals?
Yes, all members of a Cornerstone Retail company are welcome to attend Couture private events and complimentary meals as long as they are attending Couture to conduct business with Couture exhibitors.

Are their special hotel rates for additional members of my staff who wish to stay at the Wynn during Couture?
Yes, the Cornerstone Retail welcome package you receive in November 2009 will outline the special rates that we have available for you and your entire team.

If you have further questions surrounding the Couture 2010 Cornerstone Retailer Program, please contact:

Jan Mohr
Tel: +1.281.359.4073
E: jlmohr2000@embarqmail.com

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