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Jennifer Beville

Senior Project Manager, Beltmann Integrated Logistics
Jennifer is a seasoned logistics professional with over 25 years of experience in retail logistics and supply chain management. Since joining Beltmann Integrated Logistics in 2010, she has been a key member of the retail team, bringing deep expertise in material delivery scheduling, account management, and large-scale retail rollouts. She currently manages the Barnes & Noble account, overseeing material delivery schedules for new construction stores and coordinating with multiple vendors to plan, source, and schedule truckloads and deliveries aligned with installation timelines. Jennifer also leads pricing and sourcing for rollout projects, ensuring cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to client needs. A proven relationship builder, Jennifer has established long-standing partnerships with vendors, warehouses, and carriers, enabling her to deliver seamless logistics solutions while balancing efficiency, cost, and service. Her ability to streamline scheduling, oversee inventory movement, and deliver client-focused solutions makes her a trusted partner and an invaluable member of the Beltmann team.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Thursday October 23

Redesigning the Narrative: Barnes & Noble’s New Store Experience (Narragansett Ballroom)

Barnes & Noble is redefining what it means to be a modern bookseller. This panel discussion will explore the bold transformation of the brand’s in-store experience through a nationwide reinvention initiative, one that blends intentional design, community centric merchandising and highly adaptable store formats. Attend this session to understand the importance of collaboration with partners in order to bring to life a customer-first design rooted in discovery, storytelling and comfort. Discover how smart design and agile execution of concept brought the future of bookstore retail to Barnes & Noble - where each location is more than a place to shop, but a destination to explore, engage and feel a sense of belonging.

Takeaways:

  • Understand the importance of strategic, scalable design
  • Explore the ongoing transformation of bookstore retail
  • Learn how the use of modular, flexible fixtures supports agile rollouts