ABOUT THE DAY/

 

SHOP/07 is dedicated to honoring, invigorating, and educating boutique retailers of all stripes. The only conference of it’s kind, this one-day event teaches practical skills, offers wise encouragement, and builds camaraderie amongst retail professionals. Whether your shop sells cookies or candles, high-heeled shoes or hardbound books, we invite you to join us. Bring your questions, your frustrations, your fears, your worries, and your hopes. Prepare to be inspired.

 

Let us HONOR you/

 

Boutiques keep the marketplace diverse and add character to communities. We believe these contributions deserve acknowledgement.

 

Let us INVIGORATE you/

 

We know that the competition can be fierce, that the day-to-day grind can be draining, and that the future can be uncertain. We also know that your boutique is worthwhile. We encourage you thrive so that your business can thrive too.

 

Let us EDUCATE you/

 

There are always new skills to learn, and that’s why we’ve gathered leading industry experts to give you the knowledge to turn your lofty retailing dreams into practical retail reality.

 

At SHOP/07 you will participate in panel discussions and small group sessions geared to enhance all areas of your business. Topics covered include how to attract new customers, hire the right employees, arrange your merchandise, and use the online marketplace to enhance your brick and mortar store.

 

See our schedule for a complete itinerary of the day.