16 SESSIONS

3 KEYNOTES

8 TRACK SESSIONS

RETAILERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Register Today! @ bevretailersconference.com*

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June 3-5, 2018Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

Denver, Colorado

BARC TARGETS IMPROVING YOUR BUSINESS I want to personally invite you to attend the second annual Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference in Denver. This is the only event focused exclusively on helping independent, off-premise retailers to improve their business to increase their bottom line.

Beverage Dynamics has an 80-year history of providing industry news, analysis and information. BARC will be an in-person version of what you experience reading the magazine.

We know it’s diffi cult for you to leave your stores, so we make it worth your while to attend BARC by providing only the best in industry education. Network with your peers and experts, learn retailer best practices and gain industry insights, explore and review new products and services to grow the bottom line and be inspired to return to your stores with proven ideas to increase sales. HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2018:

2 Networking Receptions, where you connect with your retailer peers and industry experts 3 Keynotes, featuring beverage retailers and experts on amping up a successful retail business Retailer of the Year Panel, focused on industry best practices and applying the latest information and data to your business to make more profi table decisions

Plus 8 Educational Track Sessions, with topics ranging from POS systems to staff training to category management with practical application to develop your business

Connect with Sponsors and Exhibitors, enjoy new taste sensations and products geared to boost your bottom line

WSET Certifi cation, attendees have the opportunity to sit for the Level 2 Wine and Spirits certifi cation from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (separate registration and fee)

Taking the time to meet retailers from other markets, share business ideas and learn about new technologies and trends will improve your sales and help you to provide a better experience to your customers. That’s what BARC is all about.

Jeremy Nedelka Editor, Beverage Dynamics

Connect. Develop.

Innovate.

EDUCATION PARTNERS:

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3

12 p.m. WSET Level-2 Spirits Prep Session (Separate fee and registration)

3 p.m. WSET Level-2 Spirits Exam (Separate fee and registration)

5 p.m. Welcome Cocktail Reception (All attendees)

Monday, June 4

7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Opening Keynote Presentation: Dimitri Haloulos, BevMo! CEO9:45 a.m. TRACK SESSIONS 1*: Direct Shipping / Data & Analytics

10:45 a.m. TRACK SESSIONS 2*: Legalized Cannabis / Category Management

11:45 a.m. Networking Lunch & Exhibits

2 p.m. “Navigating Legal and Regulatory Constraints”: Hannah Becker, GrayRobinson

2:50 p.m. “What’s Your Store’s Unique Value Proposition?”: Samantha Scott, Pushing the Envelope

3:50 p.m. Retailers of the Year Awards Presentation

6 p.m. Networking Reception & Exhibits

Tuesday, June 5

7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: “Change and Creating Customers for Life”, Sam Dantzler, Retail Consultant

10 a.m. Retailers of the Year Panel Discussion

11 a.m. Networking Lunch & Exhibits

1 p.m. TRACK SESSIONS 3*: Staff Training / Craft Spirits

2 p.m. TRACK SESSIONS 4*: Point of Sale Systems / Wine Tasting

3:15-4:15 p.m. Closing Keynote Presentation: “If General Patton Ran Your Business”, Tom Shay, Profi ts Plus

*Schedule subject to change

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HYATT REGENCY DENVER TECH CENTER is a premium travel experience, conveniently situated minutes from down-town and the airport, and only steps from the Belleview light rail station. Take advantage of the onsite Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen, offering a rotating selection of the fi nest craft beers and ales from the region along with craft cocktails honoring the classic speakeasies.

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech CenterAddress: 7800 East Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO 80237Phone: 303-779-1234BevRetailersConference.com/location

HOST HOTEL

Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference has secured a room

rate of $199 per night.

June 3-5, 2018

Beverage alcohol retailing is getting more and more competitive, and retailers looking to improve their businesses need to get more innovative. BARC is the event where you will come away with ideas, strategies and methods to grow your business and improve your bottom line. You’ll learn from confer-ence speaker experts, connect and bench-mark with fellow retailers, and grow through conversations with sponsors and exhibitors.

Beverage Dynamics editors will be award-ing our coveted Retailers of the Year awards while sharing best practices from those top retailers. Learn how these retailers have transformed their businesses to succeed.

WHY YOUSHOULD ATTEND

Registration

Full Conference Full Conference Late Rate On Site Rate Registration 3/2 - 5/11 5/12- 5/31 6/1 - 6/5

Retailer Attendee $395 $495 $545

Non-Sponsoring Supplier Attendee $995 $995 $995

Register by May 11 and save $150!

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