Yelp To Join Independent Retailer Conference at the Halloween & Party Expo

Parker, CO (January 12, 2017) – The Independent Retailer Conference is excited to welcome Yelp to their upcoming conference taking place at the Halloween & Party Expo in New Orleans on January 14-17, 2017. Having participated in past Independent Retailer Conference events, Yelp looks forward to returning to the Independent Retailer Conference stage – as well as joining the Independent Retailer Conference experience at the Halloween & Party Expo for the first time.

We love engaging with store owners and the users of Yelp, so participating in the Independent Retailer Conference is a great way to do this. We’re big fans of retail in particular and excited to connect with attendees of the Halloween & Party Expo,” shared Genna Gold, Manager of Local Business Outreach with Yelp, Inc. 

The Independent Retailer Conference will deliver education-rich, action-packed sessions directly on the show floor of the Halloween & Party Exo – offering attendees the chance to engage, learn and connect with retail experts, industry leaders, service providers and like-minded entrepreneurs. Attendees of the Halloween & Party Expo can expect interactive experiences that leave them better educated and more inspired, such as the ones Yelp will deliver during this 4-day event. In addition to Yelp, educational sessions will be delivered by Square, Refund Retriever, RSMA, SellerActive and Kizer and Bender.

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Co-Founder of the Independent Retailer Conference, explains that the sessions from the Independent Retailer Conference are “designed to deliver quick yet quality education from leading industry experts.” Expanding on this, Reyhle shares that “we are thrilled to work with Yelp again and have their expertise shared with our attendees.”

The Halloween & Party Expo is the place to see and be seen for anyone working in the costume and party goods industry. Together, the Independent Retailer Conference and the Halloween & Party Expo look forward to supporting attendees in gaining success for their stores. For more information on the event visit www.halloweenpartyexpo.com.

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 Events, 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 Halloween & Party Expo

The Halloween & Party Expo, the leading event for Halloween, Party and Celebration, is a trade-only event that brings industry professionals together each year. Co-owned by Urban Expositions and the Halloween Industry Association, the event provides a platform for sourcing, learning, and networking. Proceeds from the Halloween & Party Expo are used by the Halloween Industry Association to promote and grow the safe celebration of Halloween and year-round costumed events throughout North America. The next event will be held in New Orleans, January 14 – 17, 2017. For more information visit www.halloweenpartyexpo.com

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