Independent Retailer Conference presented by Brightpearl Releases Educational Session Schedule for Interbike

Parker, CO – September 9, 2015 – The largest annual gathering of bicycle industry professionals in North America, the Interbike International Bicycle Exposition, will welcome the Independent Retailer Conference presented by Brightpearl at their upcoming September 16-17, 2015 expo in Las Vegas. Over the course of two days, 20 educational sessions will be delivered by leading retail experts that include experts from Constant Contact, Buy Local Now, Retail Studio Effect, Kizer & Bender, ProTexting, PayAnywhere and Brightpearl.

We’re excited to deliver industry relavent education and support to the attendees of Interbike as part of the Independent Retailer Conference experience. All attendees of Interbike are invited to attend, and sessions are free to all badge holders,” shared Kerry Bannigan, Independent Retailer Conference Co-Founder. 

In no particular order, the below companies will be represented at the Independent Retailer Conference presented by Brightpearl at Interbike. For a full schedule and more details on participating sponsors, speakers and more, visit IndependentRetailerConference.com.

Independent Retailer Conference presented by Brightpearl at Interbike 2015 Schedule

BrightPearl

September 16^th, 2015 – 11:30am – 11:45am: An Untamed Beast: 10 Reasons Why Accurate Inventory Tracking Matters

September 16^th, 2015 – 2:15pm – 2:30pm: 3 shocking ways your accounting software is holding you back (and what you can do about it!)

September 17^th, 2015 – 10:30am – 10:45am: An Untamed Beast: 10 Reasons Why Accurate Inventory Tracking Matters
September 17^th, 2015 – 1:15pm – 1:30pm: 3 shocking ways your accounting software is holding you back (and what you can do about it!)

Pay Anywhere

September 16^th, 2015 – 11:00am – 11:15am: The Value of “Anywhere, Anytime” Point of Sale

September 16^th. 2015 – 2:45pm – 3:00pm: The EMV Deadline is Days Away… Gain Last Minute Tips to Be Prepared

September 17^th, 2015 – 1:45pm – 2:00pm: The Value of “Anywhere, Anytime” Point of Sale

Kizer and Bender

September 16^th, 2015 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Featured Keynote | Digital in Diapers: Marketing to the Millennials and Generation Z

September 16^th, 2015 –  3:15pm – 3:30pm:  The Power of Perception: How to See Your Store through Your Customers Eyes

September 17^th, 2015 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Featured Keynote | What Really Happens on Your Sales Floor: How to Optimize the Shopper’s Journey

September 17^th, 2015 – 3:15pm – 3:30pm: How to Identify and Manage Customer Moments of Truth

Constant Contact

 September 16^th, 2015 – 10:00am – 10:15am: Social Media Marketing Demystified

September 16^th, 2015 – 1:15pm – 1:30pm: World Class Email Marketing

September 17^th, 2015 – 11:00am – 11:15am: World Class Email Marketing

Buy Local Now 

September 16^th, 2015 – 1:45pm – 2:00pm: Three Words That Make Smartphones A Local Retailer’s Best Friend

September 17^th, 2015 – 10:00am – 10:15am: Harness The Power Of Top Brands To Gain Ready-To-Buy Local Customers

September 17^th, 2015 – 11:30am – 11:45am: “Endless Aisle” Shopping Isn’t Just For Big Box Retailers. It Can Work For Your Store, Too

ProTexting

September 16^th, 2015 – 10:30am – 10:45am: How Text Message Marketing Can Help Bike Retailers Increase Sales

September 17^th, 2015 – 2:15pm – 2:30pm: 5 Reasons Text Message Marketing Is a Critical Marketing Strategy for Your Business

Retail Studio Effect

September 17^th, 2015 – 2:45pm – 3:00pm: Photography Power: How Images Can Help Your In-Store Sales

For a full schedule and more details on participating sponsors, speakers and more, visit IndependentRetailerConference.com. 

The annual Interbike International Bicycle Exposition is where the bicycle industry gathers to to celebrate and conduct the business of cycling – as well as educate their attendees on all things necessary to operate their businesses. Approximately 92% of their 25K plus attendees are independent retailers, with these same stores having five stores or less. All of their attendees, however, are passionate about learning, engaging and being the best at their game… both on and off their bike seats.

About the Independent Retailer Conference

The Independent Retailer Conference is the nation’s leading 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 Fashion Week, 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 the Interbike International Bicycle Exposition

The Interbike International Bicycle Exposition, a subsidiary of Emerald Expositions, is the largest bicycle trade event in North America, bringing together manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of cycling. Established in 1982, the show gathers more than 1,200 cycling-related brands, over 25,000 total attendees annually and is considered one of the most important global trade events for the bicycle industry. Interbike is one of 90 premier trade events owned and operated by Emerald Expositions, a leading producer of large business-to-business tradeshows. Emerald Expositions, based in San Juan Capistrano, CA produces shows and conference events globally that connect more than 525,000 buyers and sellers across nine diversified end-markets. Markets covered include general merchandise, sports, hospitality and retail design, jewelry, photography, decorated apparel, building, healthcare and military. To learn more, please click here.

About Brightpearl

Brightpearl manages the heart of your business, so you can focus on what you love – serving customers and growing your business. Brightpearl handles the scale and complexity of a growing, multi-channel retail business in a single, real-time system. And through our growing team of partners, you can add on apps to make Brightpearl even more powerful and tailored to the needs of your business. Learn more about Brightpearl here! 

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