Saturday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall, Meeting Room: W110
Join retail experts Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender for a full day of intense retail training. You’ll learn how to regain your mojo after Covid closures and successfully differentiate your store from your competition. Modules include understanding today’s consumer, digital & social media marketing, events & promotions, store layout, visual... Read More

Sunday, August 22, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: North Hall, Meeting Room: N257
More retailers are selling on Amazon and other virtual marketplaces with huge success but many more fail than succeed. Join this training to learn from Tim Jordan, the Founder of Private Label Legion, who will teach you how to select the right products to sell online, using traditional tradeshow methods!... Read More

Sunday, August 22, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Wondering what to expect from the Independent Retailer Conference? Join our Opening Remarks to gain a stronger understanding of our sessions, speakers and sponsors. Plus learn tips and tricks to optimize your experience at the IRC at ASD Market Week!...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Nicole Leinback Reyhle
RETAIL MINDED
Track(s)
Sponsored byRetailMinded.com

Sunday, August 22, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
What gets measured gets changed and if you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it. Paul Erickson of Management One will unpack the top 5 new metrics retailers should be focused on in a “post-pandemic” environment and why the old suite of KPIs have become outdated. Join this engaging, information... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Paul Erickson
Director of Sales
Management One
Track(s)
Sponsored byManagement One

Sunday, August 22, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Could your warehouse improve its organization? From naming schemes to proper receiving - we have the best practices to help you organize your warehouse for maximum inventory transparency. This is a not to miss session that will help you streamline warehouse operations and boost overall business efficiency. ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kim Wren
Director of Business Development
SkuVault
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Think of the last time you bought a product. Did you search for it online before purchasing? So did most consumers. Learn how to increase foot traffic in your store by boosting your online efforts and meeting your customers where they are. We’ll cover topics such as strategic promotions, modifying... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Hus Anwar
Track(s)
Sponsored byLightspeed

Sunday, August 22, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Now that social restrictions are easing, fashion and accessories will be an important category for profits. Find out which trends your customers will be searching for and where to source merchandise from. Join this session led by Lindsay Lightman, Chief Marketing Officer of Shoptiques, to learn how to grow profits with TOP... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Lindsay Lightman
Chief Marketing Officer
Shoptiques
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Sunday, August 22, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Interested in live selling, but don't know where to start?  This session will dive into what live selling is all about! Learn how easy it (truly) can be while also gaining resources to help you get started. ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Anne Stacey
Senior Account Executive
CommentSold
Track(s)
Sponsored byCommentSold

Sunday, August 22, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
It’s easy to increase your average sale when your merchandise helps sell itself! Join professional store planners Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender and learn how simple moves on your sales floor can work wonders to grow your sales. You’ll learn how to control how shoppers move about your sales floor,... Read More
Speaker(s)
Keynote
Rich Kizer
Track(s)
Sponsored byKizer & Bender

Sunday, August 22, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Instore and e-commerce returns cause logistical nightmares for retailers including a stressed distribution network and profit loss. Find out how to implement a sustainable return strategy that saves you money and drives customer retention. Join Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director at the Reverse Logitics Association, to learn quick tips and easy steps... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director
Reverse Logistics Association
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Sunday, August 22, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Join us for the latest information from the front lines of Amazon Suspension & the Reinstatement War.  We will reveal 2021's & 2022's landmines to avoid plus new methods to avoid suspensions and obtain fast reinstatements of your listings and accounts.  CJ Rosenbaum shares his extensive knowledge obtained from helping... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
CJ Rosenbaum
Amazon Sellers Lawyer
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Are you selling your own brand or products online?  Did you know that you could be sued for millions of dollars just for selling a product... even if you didn’t manufacture it? Come listen to some crazy claim stories of sellers just like you that have been sued for very... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ashlin Hadden
Voldico - Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Join Mark Gonsalves, Co-Founder of AccrueMe, who will share the insider secrets about funding your Amazon business. Learn about the financing terms that are most important when making the decision to take on outside capital (Hint: it's not all about interest rate) plus, gain perspectives on other financial influences for your business.... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
MARK GONSALVES
ALGO ONLINE RETAIL
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Join Retail Minded's Founder, Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, as she leads a discussion on payment options in today's complex yet opportunistic commerce environment. Together with industry experts from a variety of companies, Reyhle will unveil the value of different payment options and what they offer retail businesses. From installment payment choices... Read More
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Nicole Leinback Reyhle
RETAIL MINDED
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
A session dedicated to providing vital information to brands big and small from the World leader in Amazon brand protection, BrandProtectionAmazon.com. Secrets will be revealed, providing up to date insight on the best tools available and how to wield them properly in the increasingly competitive e-commerce environment. A virtual overview... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Rob Segall
Track(s)

Sunday, August 22, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Join Intellectual Property Attorney, Aasheesh Shravah for a discussion on the shift to selling online during the pandemic.  Aasheesh will discuss his experiences with clients such as retailers and wholesalers during the pandemic, as well as what legal issues are typically encountered on ecommerce sites such as Amazon, Alibaba and eBay. He... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Aasheesh Shravah
Intellectual Property Attorney
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Sunday, August 22, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Join this session to gain key tips and takeaways on how to leverage Yelp to spread the word about your business. You'll learn how to communicate business services, offerings and the best way to expand the SEO value of your online brand. There are many free features to choose from... Read More
Speaker(s)
Keynote
Ali Schwartz
Yelp
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Wondering what to expect from the Independent Retailer Conference? Join our Opening Remarks to gain a stronger understanding of our sessions, speakers and sponsors. Plus learn tips and tricks to optimize your experience at the IRC at ASD Market Week! ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Nicole Leinback Reyhle
RETAIL MINDED
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Did you know there is OVER TWO BILLION DOLLARS available to buy your Amazon based business and brand.? Speaker CJ Rosenbaum works with the largest investors and aggregators around the world and in this session, shares what they look for and how you can immediately start adding value to your... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
CJ Rosenbaum
Amazon Sellers Lawyer
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
David Freier, AccrueMe's Director of New Partnerships, will share the secrets of scaling your business from $100k to $1 million based on his experience working with dozens of 6,7, and 8 figure business owners. Learn how top e-commerce sellers use tools like financial leverage, compounding returns, diversification, and more to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
David Freier
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
A Bright Local study found that 91% of consumers turn to review sites to determine if a local business is a good business. Keeping this in mind, what should you do if you have a bad review? As a business owner, manager or marketer, it’s important you understand how to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ali Schwartz
Yelp
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
More important than ever before, showcasing your store, products and inventory online is essential in 2021. That's why we brought the gurus onboard to teach our audience how to get online quickly and connecting with existing and new customers. Join this session led by Elliot Djmal, Co-CEO and COO of Shoptiques,... Read More
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Monday, August 23, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Inventory is the heart of your business. How healthy is your heart? Now that your store has reopened for business, now is the time to better manage your biggest cash outlay… your inventory. Learn specific techniques to control your inventory, increase your margins, improve your cash flow and start making... Read More
Speaker(s)
Co-Speaker
Paul Erickson
Director of Sales
Management One
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
The US hemp industry has experienced a boom in interest thanks to the popularity of hemp-derived CBD oils and other wellness products. This panel will reveal some of the unique supply chain issues, terminologies and regulatory challenges that impact growers, processors and retailers of products formulated from hemp extracts. Current... Read More
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Greg Gerdeman Gerdeman
President - CEO
NASHCX
Speaker
Holly Bell
Director of Cannabis
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
If you're depending on traditional Facebook Ads to create sales in your business, you're probably wondering if FB Ads are dead. The truth is, the old way of running ads doesn't work anymore. But, we're consistently getting better returns and hitting higher revenue months than ever before. We're not using... Read More
Speaker(s)
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Gone are the days of marketing to where young, skinny and pretty are the gold standard in marketing. Today, marketing is about embracing yourself, as you are, regardless of your age, race, body, or spiritual beliefs. Women around the world are embracing radical self-acceptance as a form of self-care and mental... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Macala Wright
Consultant
Sponsored by

Monday, August 23, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Strong and loyal relationships begin with trust and authenticity.  Learn how live selling builds loyalty and increases engagement with customers. Expect to gain actionable insight that will help you connect with customers via live selling so that no matter where you are, you can still sell directly to your audience. ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Anne Stacey
Senior Account Executive
CommentSold
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Returns and mis-ships erode your client's trust. We’ll walk you through step-by-step quality control methods in your warehouse to ensure you provide each client with the correct item and quantity... every time. Plus, come with your own questions and be prepared to leave with answers on how to best support... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kim Wren
Director of Partnerships & Biz Dev
SkuVault
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Join California's Jewelry Judge to understand how you can add jewelry products to your mercahndise mix and what you need to know to drive profits in this category....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Geoffrey A. Nelson
Accredited Jewelry Appraiser
Jewelry Judge
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Have you ever said, “I never sell anything risky” or “I couldn’t be sued”? Come to this session where we will explore how sellers just like you have been sued for everyday items. We will interact with the audience and show you what products are risky and what products aren’t... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ashlin Hadden
Voldico - Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
The world of global and cross border e-commerce is complex yet filled with opportunities. This session will reveal top trends in demand for US sellers and emerging markets, including the challenges and opportunities available to these sellers. Join Cynthia Hollen, global expert in eCommerce selling and logistics, to learn what... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Cynthia Hollen
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Your website is your most important online asset—and your hardest worker. Your website is responsible for driving conversions, works 24/7, and never takes a break or vacation. All the more reason to treat your website with care and keep it running smoothly. It's important for the overall health of your... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Jessica Reveles
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
There are over 6 Million Third Party Sellers on Amazon.com making competition fierce in the ever expanding digital marketplace. Join this session for an inside look at Amazon's policies on exclusive distribution and MAP pricing, the law applicable to these issues and a discussion with industry experts on how to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Rob Segall
Track(s)

Monday, August 23, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Ask the Experts panel discussion with global supply chain management and legal experts sharing their thoughts on sourcing strategies, best practices, intellectual property protection, industry trends and more. This interactive session will include considerable time devoted to questions and answers between audience members and panelist experts. Featured Speakers Including: Jim Ullum, MBA and Managing... Read More
Speaker(s)
Panelist
Aasheesh Shravah
Intellectual Property Attorney
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin
Panelist
Jim Ullum
Managing Partner
Source International
Moderator
Kim Daniels
Licensed Customs Broker and CEO
Mercantile Logistics & International Trade, Inc.
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Monday, August 23, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
You’ve set up an online store—now it’s time to optimize it to bring in more sales. We’ll cover a variety of different strategies to increase your recurring revenue and average order value, including offering subscriptions and bundle deals. If you're ready to boost your business operations and sales, this is... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Wiebe de Boer
Product Marketing Manager
Lightspeed
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Join two 10-year veterans in the digital advertising space as they analyze in real-time 5 e-commerce Facebook Ads that are bringing in some serious revenue. They will tell you exactly why they're working PLUS you'll walk away with actionable insights to implement for your own online ad campaigns right away.... Read More
Speaker(s)
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
This session will be dedicated to the initial phases of brand development with a specific focus on important considerations for e-commerce. Learn information from the only attorneys focused on online brand protection about how to obtain IP rights, using the tools that e-commerce platforms provide to enforce your rights, drafting... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Rob Segall
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Are you selling your own brand or products online?  Did you know that you could be sued for millions of dollars just for selling a product... even if you didn’t manufacture it? Come listen to some crazy claim stories of sellers just like you that have been sued for very... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ashlin Hadden
Voldico - Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
No two customers are the same—everyone has different preferences, spending habits, and lifestyles. In this session, we’ll show you how to turn one-time shoppers into repeat customers by reading the right data, personalizing the experience and using effective targeting. Make customers loyal to help keep your business thriving! This session... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Hus Anwar
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Any disruption in the global supply chain can wreak havoc on the economy of any importer, but has a disproportionate effect on the small business. While no one can truly control the full supply chain or international transport, there are ways to mitigate the risk for even the smallest of... Read More
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Kim Daniels
CEO
Mercantile Logistics & International Trade, Inc
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Live selling isn't limited to only one platform.  Learn how you can sell live on various platforms, including a branded mobile app. This is a not to miss session that will allow you to expand your selling avenues and increase your profit opportunity. ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Anne Stacey
Senior Account Executive
CommentSold
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

People will learn what Sustainability without Compromise™ means when using proven and innovative Hy-IQ BioFoam® for protecting human health and the environment.  Also, people will learn the truth about germs, including about COVID-19 and the new Delta variant, and how surface and/or airborne transmission of dangerous pathogens (from COVID-19 to... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Scott Smith
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Do you want to grow your business and expand your brand? How about using the marketplace that reaches over 300 million people in a month? With this blog post, we will discuss how to use Amazon as part of your marketing strategy to expand your company's reach.This session will teach... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
John Lawson
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Growing your warehouse team is tough, let us show you how to get more done with the same team you have today. We’ll talk about routing them through smart warehouse workflows to optimize labor usage. Ready? Set... Let's go! This is a session not to miss. ...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kim Wren
Director of Business Development
SkuVault
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
This is a not to miss session to help your Amazon business! We will reveal how to build value through the professional operations of your Amazon business plus how to stop others from stealing your sales. Additionally, gain insight on how to build value via DIY intellectual property development (you... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
CJ Rosenbaum
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
What gets measured gets changed and if you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it. Paul Erickson of Management One will unpack the top 5 new metrics retailers should be focused on in a “post-pandemic” environment and why the old suite of KPIs have become outdated. Join this engaging, information... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Paul Erickson
Director of Sales
Management One
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Looking to enhance your customer engagement while boosting sales along the way? Join Retail Minded's Founder, Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, as she leads a discussion on  ways to market your one-of-a-kind business in a crowded commerce marketplace. Discover how online engagement can lead to in-store sales and digital efforts to support consumers no... Read More
Speaker(s)
Moderator
Nicole Leinback Reyhle
RETAIL MINDED
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
David Freier, AccrueMe's Director of New Partnerships, will look at the exact timeline and process different private label, wholesale, and retail arbitrage sellers used to multiply their bottom line profits in 2021.See exactly how specific Amazon Sellers used all of the most popular models to put more money into their... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
David Freir
Track(s)

Tuesday, August 24, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
Are you toverwhelmed and feel like there are just not enough hours in a day? Cris Willis with Retail Clarity Coaching will cover some great tips for gaining control of your personal life, business life, and store operations.  Be sure to take good notes, so you can start planning your next... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Cris Willis
Retail Clarity Coaching
Track(s)
Sponsored by

Tuesday, August 24, 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: West Hall Lobby
Join this session to gain key tips and takeaways on how to leverage Yelp to spread the word about your business. You'll learn how to communicate business services, offerings and the best way to expand the SEO value of your online brand. There are many free features to choose from... Read More
Speaker(s)
Keynote
Ali Schwartz
Yelp
Track(s)

Wednesday, August 25, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

  • Room: North Hall, ASD Stage, Booth N25236
With over three decades of experience in Asia and Europe, Jim specializes in new product development, offshore manufacturing, quality assurance, and the continual development of the company’s product life cycle software, SIS. Prior to Source International, he held supply management positions at Burger King (Miami, FL), Teleflora (Los Angeles, CA)... Read More
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Jim Ullum
Managing Partner
Source International
Track(s)
Sponsored by
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