Go ALL IN On Your Retail Success

Join hundreds of independent store owners, managers, and retail experts for the highest-impact and most inspirational retail conference of the year.

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June 16 & 17, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI

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Step In To What’s Possible

For 18 years, the Retail Success Summit has been renowned as the industry’s most trusted and comprehensive educational event, encompassing everything you need to successfully run your retail store.

Join a powerful community of independent retailers — diverse in size, industry, and experience — but united by one goal: going ALL IN on their growth, their purpose, and retail.

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JUNE 16 & 17, 2026 – Grand Rapids, MI

The Best Of Indie Retail. All In One Room.

RETAILERS. FROM EVERYWHERE.

From Antique stores to Zoo gift shops, single stores to multi-store businesses, the Retail Success Summit is designed for independent retailers everywhere.

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STAND OUT SPEAKERS

The Retail Success Summit brings together bold thinkers, proven leaders, and retail innovators who challenge assumptions, sharpen strategy, and spark momentum.

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TRUSTED PARTNERS

We carefully choose every Summit sponsor because they help independent retailers grow stronger. These are partners you can trust to help you run smarter, thriving business.

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Meet Your Hosts

Co-founders of WhizBang! Training, Bob Negen and Susan Negen have spent decades helping independent retailers turn ideas into action. Their mission for the Summit: Help store owners walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to go ALL IN on building the business of their dreams.

“The Retail Success Summit was revolutionary for me and my business. It was personal development, professional development, and staff development, and I am just excited about what my customers will get to experience and the changes that they will see.”

Melanie Whaley, Essential Elements, Chicago, IL

JUNE 16 & 17, 2026 – Grand Rapids, MI

Plan Your Trip

EXPERIENCE GRAND RAPIDS

You’re investing in your business, why not invest in yourself while you’re here? Discover why Grand Rapids is the perfect destination to turn your trip into a mini-retreat of learning and inspiration with great hotels and restaurants all within walking distance of the Summit’s location.

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MEET THE TEAM

The Retail Success Summit is powered by experienced retail experts who believe in the potential of independent retailers. Our team is here to help you every step of the way. From registration to hotels to building the best Summit experience possible. We can’t wait to welcome you.

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