The lynchpin of the Retail Shippers Expo is the Trade Show. This is your best chance to get that all-important face time with the carriers, vendors, and suppliers who provide us with the crucial products and services that allow us to build and grow our businesses. In addition to the long-term providers and vendors, exciting NEW products and services will be exhibited and demonstrated (some for the FIRST time). As the industry's largest trade show, the RS Expo Trade Show should be on your list of"Can't Miss" events this year. Learn More about Exhibiting Vendors >> Friday | 7:00p - 9:00p (All-Access Pass Only) Saturday | 11:30a - 4:30p (FREE ADMISSION)     The State-of-the Industry General Session is the "official" kick off for the RS Expo. Presentations by our carrier/partners DHL Express, FedEx, UPS, and USPS along with a look at the "State of The Industry" by RS Associates President Brandon Gale will get the RS Expo started. A review of the RS Expo schedule of events will guide you through the what, when, and where of the RS Expo to ensure you take full advantage of the content-packed program. Friday | 1:00p - 2:30p   Breakouts, breakouts, and more breakouts! Some of the best "nuggets of knowledge" are picked up during the breakout sessions. These informative classes are presented by bona fide industry subject-matter experts and cover a wide range of topics ranging from "How to turn Drop Offs into Dollars" to "Growing Your Business Through Social Media". A long list of highly requested sessions run throughout Saturday morning. Plan on attending as many as you can. Learn More about available Breakout Sessions >> Saturday | 9:00a - 11:00a Carriers represent the core of our business model and, as such, it is important to be aware of the products, service, support, program changes, and overall value proposition of each one. Carrier Workshops (a NEW addition to the RS Expo), put you in front of DHL Express, FedEx, UPS, and USPS representatives prepared to show you how to best utilize their full portfolio. 8 workshop sessions (two for each carrier) will be presented Friday afternoon. Friday | 2:45p - 4:15p Presented by the industry's top vendors, Profit Builder Clinics are designed to do just that – BUILD YOUR PROFITS! Learn not only what their products and services do and cost, but (just as importantly) how to market them to your existing and prospective customers – and learn it directly from the vendor. Saturday | 5:00p - 6:30p Have you ever wished you could interview some of the most successful store operators in the business to find out exactly how they do it? This is your chance. A panel of qualified, proven successful store owners will share the Secrets of their Success by way of this interactive question and discussion forum. Sunday | 8:45a - 9:30a   Your Point of Sale software is the powerplant that helps you run your business efficiently, accurately, and as profitably as possible. Today's systems are some of the most robust and dynamic of any retail POS systems available. As an owner, you need to know how to take full advantage of everything these powerful tools are designed to do. Industry POS providers PostalMate and ShipRite will provide user training Sunday Afternoon. Sunday | 9:45a - 11:45a