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Anne M. Obarski

Anne M. Obarski has been the executive director of Merchandise Concepts, located in St. Louis, for 24 years. Anne is a professional speaker and author who works closely with organizations that want to become contagious -- on purpose! A graduate of Kent State University, Anne has been a sportswear buyer for Macy's, college instructor for 15 years and retail consultant and speaker for 24 years. She brings real-life experiences and advice to thousands of audience members. Anne is the author of “Applied Retail Mathematics,” “Surprising Secrets of Mystery Shoppers” and “Make Your Business Contagious.” Her new blog – contagiousbusinesses.blogspot.com – focuses on "contagious businesses" and what makes them that way.

636.922.2695 / anne@merchandiseconcepts.com