Author, consultant Collins to speak at NACDS Annual

Attendees of this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting will get to hear from bestselling author and business consultant Jim Collins, the Arlington, Va.-based trade group announced Thursday.

Collins has written or co-authored six books that sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, including his bestseller Good to Great, which examines how good companies become great companies.

“We are thrilled that Jim Collins will be speaking once again at our Annual Meeting. Jim first participated in the NACDS Annual Meeting in 1996, and has since spoken at several of our other events, including the inaugural NACDS Total Store Expo in 2013,” NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson said. “Jim’s ability to analyze all aspects of business successes and challenges—especially in these rapidly changing times—will be an invaluable asset for NACDS members as they continue to anticipate the future and position themselves proactively. Jim is a master of examining solutions in unpredictable times and brings a great deal of knowledge to the table.”

Collins will address the second Business Program at NACDS Annual, which is set to take place April 21-24 at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. The event will be kicked off with a performance by Huey Lewis and the News.

More information about NACDS Annual can be found here.