GlobalShop & Retail Minded Partner Together to Help Independent Retailers

Geneva, IL | February 14, 2014 – Retail Minded, the nation’s only retail lifestyle publication and community committed to independent retail education, and GlobalShop, the world’s largest annual event for retail design and shopper marketing, have partnered together to support independent retailers with their in-store experiences, including in-store fixtures,  signage, store design, retail operations and more.

To launch the Retail Minded and GlobalShop partnership, GlobalShop will introduce an Independent Retailer Experience at their March 2014 show, offering retailers a variety of new elements and opportunities to serve the independent retailer. Unlike ever before, Global Shop will support this unique audience of merchants and show attendees by offering them an educational track, as well as complimentary, 20 minute consultations with select GlobalShop exhibitors and industry leaders. The goal of both of these new additions to the GlobalShop show will be to offer independent retail attendees key insight and support for their unique design and retail support needs.

Doug Hope, Founder and Show Director of GlobalShop, explains that while GlobalShop will continue to support large retailers, GlobalShop aims to better support all types of retailers – both large and small.

We are not fully serving the marketplace unless we serve the entire marketplace. Moreover, indie retailers have given us inspiration to the retail design space. Often times, very small retailers make a very big impact on the market. And let’s not forget, every retailer that became big has started small,” Hopes explains.

To help kick-off this new partnership, Retail Minded’s Founder and Publisher Nicole Leinbach Reyhle will lead a presentation that discusses navigating a retail environment through the eyes of a consumer. Internationally recognized retail experts Kizer & Bender will also present at the March 2014 GlobalShop, discussing store layouts designed to increase sales.

Retail Minded has always believed that in-store operations and total store management is a key contributor to the success or failures of a merchant. This includes store design, as well as the many aspects that impact this. We are thrilled to work with Global Shop in an effort to better support independent retailers in this key area of their business operations, and look forward to introducing GlobalShop to more independent retailers, as well,” Retail Minded’s Reyhle explains.

GlobalShop will take place March 18-20, 2014 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. To register or learn more about GlobalShop, please visit GlobalShop.org.

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About Retail Minded 

Retail Minded is a trusted source for independent retailers, providing news, education and support uniquely identified for their specific business needs. Founded in 2007 by Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Retail Minded delivers a no-nonsense, straight to the point approach that speaks directly to the hearts of independent retailers. Through Retail Minded’s quarterly publication – the nation’s only retail lifestyle publication – and the Retail Minded Partner Program, Independent Retailer Conference, annual Resource Guide and more, Retail Minded supports independent retailers of all industry sectors in their marketing, management, merchandising and total store operation needs.

About GlobalShop 

GlobalShop is the world’s largest annual event for retail design and shopper marketing. It’s the only show in the world where you can find the largest, most comprehensive array of store fixture companies and more in-store solutions than any live event in the nation. Additionally, GlobalShop offers attendees 6 pavilions that address a variety of retail design needs, as well as introduces attendees to networking opportunities, innovative solutions, powerful keynotes and more.