TUCSON, ARIZ. — NxTrend Technology, Inc., a provider of business information systems for supply-chain management, will host its fourth annual Executive Retreat at the Leows Ventana Canyon Resort April 21-23, 2002.

The retreat features speakers and forums about the future of distribution technology. Bruce Merrifield will discuss ways to increase distributors' ROI. Art Turock will sign his book, Inventing New Business Opportunities No One Can Imagine, and speak about the topics it covers. Other events include focus groups and breakout sessions.

Dinner at a private ranch, a gala show, golf tournament and Jeep rally are scheduled.