Press & Public Features
Catch up on where we’ve been featured, what we’ve shared, and how Retail Smart Guys are shaping the conversation in retail management.
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Latest Press & Appearances
🤝 2026 RMH Partner Conference
Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys will be at the 2026 RMH Partner Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
October 20–22, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, GA
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💰 Merchant Cost Control and Retail Smart Guys Webinar
Join Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and Merchant Cost Control for a webinar on taking a closer look at costs and possible savings.
October 15, 2026
11:00 AM PST
Live on Zoom
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🎄 OneShop Retail and Retail Smart Guys Webinar
Join Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys and Luke Maycroft of OneShop for a live 60-minute webinar on getting a store ready for the holiday season.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
1:00 PM ET
The session covers inventory planning, personalized loyalty, text, and email campaigns, and a live Q&A. Registration details are on the graphic.
🌊 Surf Expo
Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys is heading to Surf Expo, September 16 to 18, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
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Event Archive
Dan Jablons Featured in the NSRA OnLine Newsletter
Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys is featured in the August 5, 2026 edition of the National Shoe Retailers Association’s NSRA OnLine Newsletter.
ASD Market Week 2026
Retail Smart Guys took part in ASD Market Week, August 25–27, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
HFA Seminar: Trade Secrets – What Are The Best Retailers Doing Right
Dan Jablons spoke at the HFA Resource Center during Las Vegas Market.
Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 AM
Showroom Building B-1050
Pet Shop Girls – Episode 120: The Best Buyers Do These 5 Things
Carly and Sherry interview Dan Jablons, President of Retail Smart Guys, on what separates average buyers from highly profitable ones.
Dan Jablons Speaking at ASD Market Week 2026
Heading to ASD Market Week in Las Vegas? Don’t miss Dan Jablons sharing powerful insights on why Cash is King and the trade secrets behind retail success.
Date: March 17–19, 2026
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
HFA Seminar: Cash Flow Secrets Your Competition Doesn’t Want You to Know
Dan Jablons speaks at the HFA Resource Center during the Las Vegas Market, sharing proven strategies to improve cash flow and strengthen retail performance.
Date: January 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location: Showroom Building B-1050
Running Insight Magazine – How To TRE 2025
Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys shares expert insights on taking control of inventory in the How To TRE 2025 issue of Running Insight Magazine (pages 16–18). Learn how to improve cash flow, sharpen retail decisions, and gain stronger inventory control.
2025 RMH Partner Conference – November 4–6, 2025
Retail Smart Guys proudly participated as a Silver Sponsor of the 2025 Retail Management Hero Partner Conference in Denver, CO. A great opportunity to connect with RMH’s global partner network and discuss smarter retail solutions.
Surf Expo 2025
Dan Jablons spoke on tariffs and buyer best practices at Surf Expo, September 4–5, 2025, in Orlando, FL.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show 2025
Retail Smart Guys exhibited at the industry’s largest souvenir & resort gift show, September 16–19, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV.
HFA Las Vegas Market – July 2025
Join Dan Jablons for a free seminar titled “Three Tweaks to Fix Your Cash Flow FAST!” at the HFA Resource Center, Showroom B-1050, on Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 10:30 am. Presented by the Home Furnishings Association.
Cash Flow Strategies – June 2025
Dan presents at Switchback with actionable tips retailers can apply immediately to improve their cash flow and profitability. Don’t miss this session on June 16, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM CST.
WhizBang Retail Success Summit – May 2025
Join Dan Jablons and top industry leaders for the 2025 WhizBang Virtual Retail Success Summit from May 20–22, 2025. Learn exclusive strategies to elevate your retail business. This is a virtual event—no specific times have been announced yet.
Managing and Preventing Obsolete Inventory Marketing
Dan Jablons presents a powerful online webinar with Lorman on January 29, 2025, from 1–2 PM EST.
Surf Expo 2025
Join Dan Jablons as he dives into retail strategy during this multi-day event for action sports, resort, and coastal lifestyle businesses.
The Running Event – Nov 2024
Dan Jablons shares best practices for inventory, staffing, and profit control tailored to running and athletic retailers.
HFA Seminar at Las Vegas Market
From Jan 25–30, 2025, Dan returns to LVM for multiple sessions on retail operations, team training, and cash flow mastery.
Cash is King – HFA @ Las Vegas
Held October 27, 2024 at 10:30am, Dan covered practical cash flow strategies that help retail businesses thrive.
SuperZoo 2024
Dan Jablons delivers two sessions: how to hire and fire effectively and how pet retailers can maximize profits.
Dan Jablons Live Presentation
Don’t miss Dan Jablons giving an insightful presentation at Global Pet Expo! Dive into top strategies, retail challenges, and expert advice straight from one of the industry’s best.
Lorman Webinar: Obsolete Inventory Marketing
Dan Jablons teaches inventory control at Lorman’s online event on January 29, 2025—helping retailers avoid loss from aged stock.
Cashflow in This or Any Economy – HFA High Point
On October 15, 2023, Dan spoke at HFA @ High Point Market about mastering cash flow regardless of economic climate. The session was held at the HFA Resource Center, Plaza Suites.
ToyFest West – Las Vegas
This is me during ToyFest West, held at the World Market Center from February 27 to March 3, 2023. A showcase of toys, hobbies, video games, and DIY creativity for retailers nationwide.
Business Planning & Strategy Press Features
Topics Covered
- RSPA
- Merchandise Planning
- Forecasting
- Open to Buy Services
- Cash Flow
- Better Margin
- Better Market Share
- New Technologies
RSPA Member Spotlight: Retail Smart Guys
Retail Smart Guys is featured by the RSPA for their expertise in merchandise planning, forecasting, and open-to-buy strategies that help retailers improve cash flow and profitability.
Read moreNew Services Launch During & After COVID-19
Retail Smart Guys announces three new services designed to help retailers reduce admin costs and focus on key business drivers in the post-pandemic economy.
Read moreIn the Media
Bold Journey — Dan Jablons shares how improv helped build his confidence, his dual career as an actor and founder of Retail Smart Guys, and the three key skills he believes matter most: improv, empathy, and understanding how things work.
Trailheads (Switchback) — Retail Smart Guys founder Dan Jablons is interviewed on five smart moves outdoor retailers should focus on to reset inventory, manage expenses, and build stronger in-store experiences for 2026.
Mastering Inventory Control — Dan Jablons shares practical steps retailers can use to tighten inventory accuracy and improve profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Nothing goes. Studio opened as4, after decades of global design creativity.
An Olympia, Wash., massage studio and retail store uses intuition to help make the world be a better place.
Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys hosted a webinar on “How to Make 2021 Make Up for 2020” and discussed strategic retail plans at CMC Uploaded.
With rising store closures, landlords are offering business consultants to tenants—Retail Smart Guys featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
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