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Conference

RETAIL SOLUTIONS 2025:
What Are Your Competitors Doing?

What are your competitors doing on social media, locally, and via retail solutions to win customers? And what should you be doing?

Tuesday, August 19

9:00 am - 9:20 am

Welcome and Latest on Prepaid Competition

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9:30 am - 10:30 am

The Carriers Speak about Prepaid Competition

The competitive environment is evolving, as Total Wireless now operates more than 1,000 stores, while Metro by T-Mobile, Cricket Wireless, and Boost Mobile continue to operate thousands of stores, Boost Mobile has a new network, while T-Mobile has a new portfolio of brands. National retail continues to be a factor, with Walmart leading the way.

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Retail Solutions: What are Your Competitors Doing?

Elevate retailer success at the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo with this focus session showcasing retailer best practices. Designed specifically for mobile store owners, this engaging panel delivers actionable strategies to thrive in today’s changing, competitive independent wireless retail market.
What attendees will gain:
- Exclusive insights from (one or more) mobile carriers
- Expert tips on store layout and merchandising
- Store marketing strategies to attract and retain more customers
- Google Business Profile mastery to improve online visibility and drive foot traffic

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Smartphones and Tablets: What is the Latest and Where is the Market Going?

What smartphones are selling best and how can retailers maximize profits from sales of smartphones and other devices? Speakers will take a look ahead at the evolution of device sales, and delve into how used devices can be a profitable component of retail sales.

12:30 pm | Brunch on the Exhibit Hall Floor
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Staying a Step Ahead of the Competition

In today’s retail landscape, physical stores are no longer just competing with each other —they’re competing with the digital-first experience consumers now expect. This session will explore how retailers can implement digital strategies, leverage AI-driven engagement, and use innovative omnichannel solutions to not just survive, but thrive.

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Dealer Profitability: Maximizing Profits

How can dealers optimize their operations for maximal profit? Phones and activations are important, but what else can dealers sell? What is the competition doing on social media and what works best? Some dealers sell Internet service, device protection, various tech devices, and other services. How can device repair be leveraged to maximize dealer profitability?

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

MVNEs: Making Money Selling Wireless Service in the U.S. and Abroad

How can companies make money from network services without owning a network? Some companies have the expertise to make this happen. Services can be conventional voice services, but what about IoT MVNOs and monetizing international opportunities – whether for international travel or for serving the needs of immigrants?

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Happy Hour on the Exhibit Hall Floor