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SUMMARY:Retail Ready: A Six-Week Roadmap to Selling in Stores
DESCRIPTION:\nTuesdays I July 22 – August 26, 2025 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. PST\n\n\n\nReady to take your product-based business beyond online sales? This six-week program is designed for beauty, apparel, accessory, and lifestyle brands (no food) looking to break into retail and build a strong omnichannel presence. Learn what it takes to get on store shelves, master your pitch to buyers, and develop a scalable retail strategy.\n\n\n\nSchedule and Topics:Session 1: July 22 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nRetail Readiness & Financials: Ensure your pricing, margins, packaging, and compliance meet retailer expectations.Session 2: July 29 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nPerfecting Your Pitch & Retail Outreach: Create a compelling pitch deck, learn how to connect with buyers, and navigate retail negotiations.Session 3: August 5 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nOmnichannel Success: Integrate retail with your direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategy to drive brand awareness and customer loyalty.Session 4: August 12 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nScaling & Expanding Retail Partnerships: Learn how to evaluate performance, manage inventory, and expand into new retail channels.Session 5: August 19 I 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nPreparing for Buyer Events: Develop professional materials, refine your pitch, and get ready to present to industry buyers.Session 6: August 26 I 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.* (In Person – Lake Forest, CA)*\n\n\n\n*Address to be announced; participant’s setup is at 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nLive Showcase & Graduation: Present your brand at a live showcase and gain valuable industry connections.\n\n\n\nBy the end of this program, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to land retail partnerships and scale your business successfully. The program culminates in an exclusive in-person showcase, where you’ll showcase your products.\n\n\n\nLimited spots are available – apply today!\n\n\n\n\n
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