ASD Marketweek March 2018

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Sessions (54)

Six Steps to a Profitable Social Media Strategy (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Get a crash-course in social media planning from the woman who created the only certified social media program in the industry. Social Media Mentor... More...

Increase Sales and Generate More Cash Flow…Now! (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Inventory is the heart of your business. How healthy is your heart? While we all think we are familiar with the basics of inventory management, do ... More...

Dispelling Millennial Myths: What the New Generation of Shoppers Actually Wants from You (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Millennials are transforming the relationship between retailer and consumer in search of a seamless experience from online to in-store, but nobody ... More...

How to Reduce Small Parcel and Freight Costs (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Transportation impacts your business on a daily basis. Learn how to reduce costs of small parcel and LTL freight – helping to save your compa... More...

Commitment to Brick and Mortar: Grow You Audience, Retain Your Customers (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Things are changing, but brick-and-mortar is still the most effective way to communicate a brand’s narrative and turn one-time buyers into lo... More...

Meet the New Consumer: Who Are These People and What Do They Really Want? (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

The times they are a-changin’ and so are your customers. Each day you work with very different tribes of consumers – each one with a un... More...

Optimizing Your eBay Listings for Maximum Visibility and Sales (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Could your listings be doing more for you? Now that you’ve set up your campaign using Promoted Listings, it’s time to learn how to impr... More...

The Importance of Repricing and Automation of Listing Inventory (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Want to save time? Want to increase productivity? Want to strengthen multi-channel sales? Gain insight on repricing, FBA, drop shipping and more in... More...

Yelp for Retailers: Using Reviews to Boost Your Business (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

You don't have to have a perfect five-star rating to use reviews to improve your retail business. In fact, it's a mentality that any busine... More...

Shark Tank Panel (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Hear from Shark Tank alum about how to gain retail success based on their own Shark Tank experiences and more. Moderated by Retail Minded Founder N... More...

Generation Z: Who Are They and What Do They Want? (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Gen Z are the new kids on the block. Though younger than Millennials, this group already has $143 billion in buying power. This 15-minute presentat... More...

How to Navigate the Influx of Brands to Consider for Your Store (Room Central Hall Lobby)

11 Mar 18
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

There is a massive influx of new brands for retailers to consider, but how do you know what is best for your business? This session will offer insi... More...

The Psychology of Price (The Mark Down and Mark Up Game) (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Consumers want the best deal possible whether they need the item or not. Getting to the best price is winning in their minds. But the right price i... More...

Dispelling Millennial Myths: What the New Generation of Shoppers Actually Wants from You (Room N243)

12 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Millennials are transforming the relationship between retailer and consumer in search of a seamless experience from online to in-store, but nobody ... More...

Five Ways You’re Sabotaging Yourself on Social Media (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

It’s time for some real talk. You’ve got the best intentions with your business - but you’re not doing everything you can to ensu... More...

The Importance of Repricing and Automation of Listing Inventory (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Want to save time? Want to increase productivity? Want to strengthen multi-channel sales? Gain insight on repricing, FBA, drop shipping and more in... More...

Yelp for Retailers: Using Reviews to Boost Your Business (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

You don't have to have a perfect five star rating to use reviews to improve your retail business. In fact, it's a mentality that any busine... More...

How to Use Your Personality to Sell More Product (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

A discussion on how live streaming reaches more people in a more meaningful way and how you can sell directly through live stream videos to custome... More...

Nine Secrets to Compete and Win Against Amazon and the Chains (Room N243)

12 Mar 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

If you are not constantly looking at new, innovative ways to take care of your customers, to make their shopping experience better, and to make it ... More...

The Anatomy of a Well-Designed Store: How to Set Your Sales Floor to Sell! (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Physical retail is becoming less about the product and more about the in-store experience. Shoppers come to your store not just to buy; they come f... More...

Top Tactics for Building a Loyal Social Media Following (Room N243)

12 Mar 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Stop talking to yourself! Now more than ever you need to engage your audience on social media and provide a place for meaningful interactions. You&... More...

How to Market Your Business on a Budget (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Marketing your business doesn’t need to be expensive. Today, retailers can generate buzz with well-timed events in their communities, the rig... More...

Shipping Contract Negotiations: What You Need to Know (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Have you ever gone into a negotiation and wished you had the same information at your fingertips that FedEx or UPS brings to the table? This sessio... More...

How Technology is Empowering Small Businesses: A Case Study (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

This quick, 15 minute session will offer a snapshot of how technology is empowering small businesses. We will unveil how independent retailers can ... More...

Diversification of Selling Channels and Partner Relations (Room N243)

12 Mar 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Why would you want to sell on multiple channels? How can you expand to multiple selling channels and what will you need to get started? SellerActiv... More...

Seeing Is Believing! Join a Live Demo to See What eBay’s Promoted Listings Can Do For Your Business (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Watch a live demo of eBay’s Promoted Listings platform in action. You’ll walk away from this session with a clear understanding of how ... More...

Open-to-Buy: Where Better Inventory Management Begins (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Open-to-buy is a tool that in the hands of a fully committed retailer can profoundly improve financial improvements. Topics covered will include an... More...

Three Ways to Optimize In-Store Operations Now (Room Central Hall Lobby)

12 Mar 18
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Did you know a recent UNC study found that retailers are over- or understaffed 86 percent of the time? And that another study showed nearly half of... More...

Yelp for Retailers: Using Reviews to Boost Your Business (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

You don't have to have a perfect five-star rating to use reviews to improve your retail business. In fact, it's a mentality that any busine... More...

Maximizing Sales with eBay’s Promoted Listings (Room N243)

13 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Learn how to unlock more sales and boost your item visibility on eBay with Promoted Listings. Theresa Cox, a long time eBay seller, will share tips... More...

Using Live Video to Drive Sales: A Case Study (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

This discussion provides a deeper look into a specific live streaming case study. In this presentation, we’ll review how one retailer changed... More...

Five Ways You’re Sabotaging Yourself on Social Media (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

It’s time for some real talk. You’ve got the best intentions with your business - but you’re not doing everything you can to ensu... More...

Marketing to Millennials: It’s Easier Than You Think (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

The notoriously tricky Millennial demographic gets a bad rap in headlines. But, the truth is Millennials are good for retail. During this 15-minute... More...

Tech and Vendors: The Paradox of Choice; Using Tech to Discover The Right Brands For Your Business (Room N243)

13 Mar 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

New business models and new technology are changing the game, and 2018 will be the year that a new world of retail starts to take shape. Thanks to ... More...

The Importance of Repricing and Automation of Listing Inventory (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Want to save time? Want to increase productivity? Want to strengthen multi-channel sales? Gain insight on repricing, FBA, drop shipping and more in... More...

Nine Secrets to Compete and Win Against Amazon and The Chains (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

If you are not constantly looking at new, innovative ways to take care of your customers, to make their shopping experience better, to make it easi... More...

Yelp for Retailers: Using Reviews to Boost Your Business (Room N243)

13 Mar 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

You don't have to have a perfect five-star rating to use reviews to improve your retail business. In fact, it's a mentality that any busine... More...

Reducing FedEx and UPS Costs (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Did you know that each year UPS and FedEx rates rise? In this quick, 15-minute session we will share some tips on lowering your costs without ... More...

The Future is Now for Independent Retailers: A Q&A Panel Discussion (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Explore what the future of retail will look like for independent retailers… beginning today. In this Q&A moderated session, expect to ga... More...

HSN, Facebook Live and LiveShopCast: How Live Video Has Transformed the Retail Industry (Room N243)

13 Mar 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

The Home Shopping Network (HSN) has long been a holy grail for selling product and getting in front of an audience. Over the years, consumers aroun... More...

Six Steps to a Profitable Social Media Strategy (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Get a crash-course in social media planning from the woman who created the only certified social media program in the industry. Social Media Mentor... More...

How eBay’s Promoted Listings Accelerated Growth for Top Sellers (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

In today’s crowded and noisy marketplace, standing out is more and more difficult. Join Shefali Singla, Senior Product Marketing Manager at e... More...

Three Ways to Optimize In-Store Operations Now (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Did you know a recent UNC study found that retailers are over- or understaffed 86 percent of the time? And that another study showed nearly half of... More...

The Psychology of Price (The Mark Down and Mark Up Game) (Room Central Hall Lobby)

13 Mar 18
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Consumers want the best deal possible whether they need the item or not. Getting to the best price is winning in their minds. But the right price i... More...

Become a Social Selling Rockstar (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Influencers are now a key part of selling strategies, and their impact can be taken to the next level through live video. In this discussion, we re... More...

How eBay’s Promoted Listings Accelerated Growth for Top Sellers (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

In today’s crowded and noisy marketplace, standing out is more and more difficult. Join Shefali Singla, Senior Product Marketing Manager at e... More...

How to Increase Profitability Through Data-Driven Decisions (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Data should play a big role in how you run your store. From helping you make the right buying decisions to assessing employee performance and ensur... More...

How to Compete With the Amazon Effect (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Collectively, the 1.2M independent retailers in North America have more scale and more buying power when banded together than Amazon and Walmart co... More...

Top Tactics for Building a Loyal Social Media Following (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Stop talking to yourself! Now more than ever you need to engage your audience on social media and provide a place for meaningful interactions. In t... More...

Yelp for Retailers: Using Reviews to Boost Your Business (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

You don't have to have a perfect five-star rating to use reviews to improve your retail business. In fact, it's a mentality that any busine... More...

Three Ways to Optimize In-Store Operations Now (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Did you know a recent UNC study found that retailers are over- or understaffed 86 percent of the time? And that another study showed nearly half of... More...

Commitment to Brick and Mortar: Grow You Audience, Retain Your Customers (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

Things are changing, but brick-and-mortar is still the most effective way to communicate a brand’s narrative and turn one-time buyers into lo... More...

How Technology is Empowering Small Businesses: A Case Study (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

This quick, 15-minute session will offer a snapshot of how technology is empowering small businesses. We will unveil how independent retailers can ... More...

How to Use Your Personality to Sell More Product (Room Central Hall Lobby)

14 Mar 18
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Independent Retailer Conference

A discussion on how live streaming reaches more people in a more meaningful way and how you can sell directly through live stream videos to custome... More...