Shopify Recognizes Independent Retailer Conference as Top Retail Conference to Attend

Parker, CO (June 12, 2017) – The Independent Retailer Conference was recently recognized by Shopify as a top retail conference among eight total conferences worldwide. Highlighting the unique value the Independent Retailer Conference offers merchants who identify themselves as small businesses, the Independent Retailer Conference joins well respected retail events that include the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibit, NRF’s Protect as well as their Shop.org event, Australia’s Online Retailer conference and Canada’s Retail West.

The Independent Retailer Conference is perfect for small retail businesses looking for custom, one-of-a-kind solutions and indie-style strategy ideas,” states Shopify.com 

The Independent Retailer Conference was co-founded by Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Founder of Retail Minded and the Author of the book Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Business, as well as Kerry Bannigan, an experienced entrepreneur who has pioneered various events and initiatives in both the fashion and retail sectors. Since 2010, the Independent Retailer Conference has supported independent retailers in their unique lifestyle and responsibilities with a focus on delivering in-store and e-commerce operational insight and expertise that helps merchants further succeed in their retail goals. Nationally recognized as a unique, trusted destination for retailers to gain valuable insight for their one-of-a-kind businesses, the Independent Retailer Conference is a pop up conference experience that is held onsite at trade shows that have included ASD Market Week, Interbike, the Halloween & Party Expo and P3 Pet Show.

As part of the Independent Retailer Conference experience, attendees can expect to engage, learn and connect with industry experts and leaders. Each event offers attendees interactive experiences to engage with experts from companies that have included Shopify, Square, Yelp, Refund Retriever, Enspire Commerce, Seller Active, SnapRetail, Lightspeed, Constant Contact and more. Additionally, attendees are invited to join a variety of retail educational experiences that discuss key retail topics such as online marketing, in-store selling strategies, e-commerce management, social selling details and more. Finally, industry veterans and thought-leaders Kizer & Bender have served as event emcees for the Independent Retailer Conference – expanding the opportunities for retailers to engage, learn and connect while at an IRC experience.

The next Independent Retailer Conference will take place July 30 – August 2, 2017 in Las Vegas onsite at ASD Market Week, which you can learn more about here. All registered attendees of ASD Market Week are invited to join the Independent Retailer Conference as a complimentary experience to their ASD registration.

To discover more about the Independent Retailer Conference, click here. 

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