Welcome!

By focusing on the core competencies that Disney is famous for, retailers can transform their operations, inspire leadership and embrace the future with the spirit of this visionary company to guide them. Challenging us to strive for excellence, our 2010 Conference & Expo will be more productive, more inspiring and more memorable than ever before. So, what will you dare to dream? What will inspire you? Join us and find out what magic awaits.

There is no better place to stimulate creative ingenuity and business success then at the Idea Place, Disneyland_® Resort. Combining legendary Disney imagination with landmark innovations has put this meeting destination at the forefront of business creativity for over 50 years. Immersed in a culture that began as a dream, Disney brings a mix of inspiration, expectation, education and entertainment. A place that combines the unmatched originality of a one-of-a-kind environment, with our diverse collection of education, networking, workshops and events to help bring your ideas to life. It will simply be magic.

Jack is Back!

WHFA welcomes back three-time Emmy Award winner, Jack Gallagher as our master of ceremonies and opening night entertainment.

Gallagher's work on network television includes his own ABC sitcom Bringing Up Jack as well as a recurring role on the HBO Original Series Curb Your Enthusiasm. A favorite of talk/variety show hosts and audiences, Jack made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno as well as NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In addition to headlining virtually every major comedy club in the country, Gallagher has appeared in concert with Dolly Parton, The Four Tops and Tony Bennett to name a few.

Jack will provide an entertaining and energizing break between our daily sessions and have you relaxing and laughing at our Welcome Reception. Helping us to celebrate with our 2010 Western Retailer of the Year, Jack will make sure our closing gala is a very memorable event indeed.