Independent Retailer Month 2012: Sponsors

Our sponsors make it possible for us to deliver the launch conference and to continue our campaign for and on behalf of ALL independent retailers throughout the UK.

Gold Sponsor: MoPowered

MoPowered is a leading mobile commerce (mCommerce) platform specialist connecting retailers of all sizes with consumers on mobile every day. It's a fully managed service which provides a complete package from m-site build and cataloguing through to highly secure mobile checkout. MoPowered provides completely secure mobile payment capabilities which are PCI-DSS compliant (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and compatible with 3D-Secure Schemes (such as Verified by Visa and Mastercard Securecode).
Until now, mobile solutions have been viewed as complex, expensive and only attainable by the largest retailers. However, MoPowered makes this technology accessible to merchants of all sizes and it comes at a time when retailers need to diversify and open up more merchandising channels to stay competitive. To find out more visit www.mopowered.co.uk

Launch Sponsor: Cybertill

Cybertill offers web-based EPoS, e-commerce and multi-channel systems for independent retailers. Retailers can access Cybertill in real-time so they see live sales and stock data from anywhere, at a trade show, with suppliers, or at home. With free on-going software upgrades and data back-ups Cybertill takes the hassle out of managing retail systems. See www.cybertill.co.uk

UK Month Sponsor: Shoppercentric

Shoppercentric Ltd is one of the UK's leading shopper research agencies. For over 8 years they have been providing manufacturers and retailers with the shopper perspective as they develop the strategies and tactics that they believe will best meet the needs of today's shoppers. See www.shoppercentric.com

UK Month Sponsor: EPOS Partners

Buy the latest in POS hardware from EPOS Partners and benefit from advice and guidance on your purchases from their team of retail experts. Let them do the hard work for you and track down the best prices possible for your shop till systems! Epos Partners: delivering Quality, Service and Price. For full details see www.epospartners.co.uk

UK Launch Event Sponsor: Gloople

Gloople's innovative easy-to-use ecommerce platform provides small to medium size retailers a big brand experience by offering a multi-channel solution integrating with Mobile, Social Media, Daily Deals, Affiliate Network, Wholesale and much more. Gloople is the UK's 1st Social Sharing eCommerce platform and you can find out more about it by visiting www.Gloople.co.uk

UK Month Sponsor: Avery

Avery Solutions for Small Businesses range includes everything a retailer could need to easily produce professional-quality marketing materials - from pricing labels, to shelf tags, self-laminating removable window signage, QR codes, glossy product labels, business cards, brochures and more. The range allows retailers of any size to design their own promotional and merchandising materials in a flexible, cost-effective way thanks to Avery's free easy-to-use online software and extensive collection of design templates. To see how easy it is, and to sign up for a free sampl, visit www.avery.co.uk/smallbiz

Launch Sponsor: Hi Street

Promote your business to local shoppers with Hi Street!
Hi Street is a location-based marketing tool that uses the latest mobile phone technology to engage and reward your customers. Reach the right customers, at the right time, in the right place - Your message will reach shoppers who are ready to buy what you sell. Find out how to use Hi Street boost your business at www.histreet.co.uk

Sponsor: Launch Aspire Property Group

Aspire Property Group provides property services for SME's throughout the UK. Our focus is to help tenants maximise value and efficiency from their occupied premises be it one property or multiple units. This is carried out through lease renegotiation ahead of break clauses or lease expiries, or additionally energy, telecoms or insurance costs. visit - www.aspirepg.com