Parker, CO (February 12, 2018) – The Independent Retailer Conference looks forward to welcoming Hubba – a global B2B commerce network that powers the new retail economy – at their upcoming March 11-14, 2018, conference held in Las Vegas. Taking place on the show floors of ASD Market Week, the Independent Retailer Conference is a bi-annual event that delivers complimentary retail education to all attendees of ASD. Hubba, along with other leading retail-focused companies, will deliver a variety of educational sessions that will take place throughout this four-day event.

Quality, not quantity, will become the defining trend in 2018 as consumer purchase decisions will be driven trusted recommendations and we believe it is the independent retailer that is poised to take the lead in this next generation of commerce, and why we are excited to participate in IRC and connect with the SMBs and empower these new leaders of retail,” says Ben Zifkin, CEO Founder, Hubba.

Bringing together 40,000+ attendees and 2,800 sellers in the wholesale merchandise industry, ASD Market Week welcomes the Independent Retailer Conference twice a year at it’s bi-annual event. Recognized as a top 20 of the Top 250 Trade Shows by Trade Show Network News, ASD brings the world’s widest variety of merchandise together in one efficient consumer-goods trade show. Hubba will join this dynamic experience as a sponsor of the Independent Retailer Conference, delivering insight on how retailers can strengthen their B2B commerce network. Using a combination of machine learning and personal curation, Hubba matches independent & craft brands with buyers throughout the world. Through this, brands get increased distribution, buyers get the right products for their stores… and everyone grows their business. Hubba currently services 75,000 SMBs and counting.

Among the sessions attendees can expect from Hubba to be delivered at the Independent Retailer Conference include How to Navigate the Influx of Brands to Consider for Your Store presented by Phil Chang, Hubba’s Retail Industry Manager.

Welcoming Hubba to the Independent Retailer Conference is an exciting opportunity for us. We always aim to deliver quality conversations and exceptional leaders to our attendees, and we’re confident Hubba will deliver on this,” shares Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Co-Founder of the Independent Retailer Conference. 

To discover the full line up of educational sessions to be held at the Independent Retailer Conference at ASD Market Week, click here.

About Independent Retailer Conference

The Independent Retailer Conference is the nation’s only retail conference dedicated entirely to the unique lifestyle and responsibilities of independent store owners. Founded by industry veterans Nicole Leinbach Reyhle of Retail Minded & Kerry Bannigan of Nolcha, the Independent Retailer Conference offers independent retailers the chance to engage, learn, and connect with industry leaders while also getting inspired from retail experts, service providers and like-minded retailers from across the nation.

About ASD Market Week

ASD Market Week is a part of Emerald Expositions and based in Los Angeles, CA. ASD Market Week brings together 40,000+ attendees and 2,800 sellers in the wholesale merchandise industry. The events take place bi‐annually in March and August in Las Vegas and are the 15th and 17th largest expos in the U.S., respectively, covering over 700,000 sq/ft of exhibit space. ASD also produces regional events in New York City and Miami in the fall, which caters to the general merchandise retailers in the tri‐state New York and Florida and Caribbean area.

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