The Retail
Support
Summit
Positive Retail was thrilled to host Ireland’s inaugural Retail Support Summit, a carefully curated event showcasing the wide range of government support available to retailers. The summit brought together key insights and resources aimed at empowering the retail sector for future success.
Retail Support Summit Recap:
Empowering Irish Retailers for Success!
On September 25th, Positive Retail in Collaboration with Sandyford Business District hosted Ireland’s first-ever Retail Support Summit at Dynamic Space, Sandyford. It was an incredible day of insight and opportunity, designed to help Irish retailers thrive in a competitive market by showcasing available supports and grants, as well as sharing strategies to help businesses stand out.
At Positive Retail, we believe in tailored solutions, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our mission is to help retailers grow with custom tools such as flexible payment solutions. Unlike faceless global providers, Positive Retail is local, personal, and deeply invested in the success of the Irish retail community.Â
Highlights from the Summit:
- We were thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Sandyford Business District, led by Niamh Egan and her team, whose dedication made the event a huge success.
- A special thanks to Gerry Walsh and the team at Dynamic Space for providing state-of-the-art facilities that ensured everything ran smoothly.
- Our heartfelt gratitude to our generous sponsors AIB Merchant Services.Â
- The concept of the summit, brought to life by Margaret Bourke, was a testament to her passion for the retail community, inspiring all who attended.
- Insightful presentations by industry experts such as Lisa Brown, Theresa Gallagher, Conor McKevitt, David Broderick, and Alison Donnellan gave retailers actionable takeaways, from accessing grants to solving retail challenges.
Speakers
- Theresa Gallagher – Retail Ireland Skillnet: Discussed the importance of training Ireland’s retail talent.
- Lisa Brown – LEO Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown: Provided insights on available supports for retail businesses.
- Margaret Bourke – Positive Retail: Highlighted the power of digital transformation for retailers.
- Damien O’Driscoll – Positive Retail: Spoke on unifying fragmented technologies in retail.
- Conor McKevitt – AIB Merchant Services: Introduced Main Street Insights, a free data analysis tool for Irish SMEs.
- Alison Donnellan – SEAI: Covered practical steps for retailers to transition to a low-carbon business model.
- David Broderick – SFA & MentorsWork: Discussed the benefits of getting a business mentor for growth and success.
Event Partners
A Special Thanks to Our Partners:
- AV Partner: Leo McBride of DigitalX Ireland Ltd., for flawless technical support.
- Video & Photography: Octopus Films
- Lanyards: Copy Graphics
- Balloon Decorations: Dream Creations
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