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Join Heidi Kaisand, owner and publisher of American Quilt Retailer plus a lineup of special guests for 3 days full of learning and networking like no other. Acquire actionable insights, make new connections and gain the inspiration you need to disrupt your business and climb to success.
July 25th, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join Marcia Donaldson, MBA as she teaches you how reduce your stress and create guidelines for a more manageable payroll processing experience.
Workshops delving into retailing concepts fundamental to helping your business prosper in 2022 – learn more and join now!
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The April issue is full of ideas and information to help you and your shop! Find how good design will save time and effort, increasing your website’s value, hear reflections on the serendipitous life and career from Kaffe Fassett, how demonstration can turn product browsers in to customers, and much more! We hope you enjoy this issue!! Learn More > > >
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American Quilt Retailer is the quilting industry’s premier trade magazine. For over 20 years, thousands of independent quilt shop owners have depended on our publication for the information and resources they need to improve their businesses.
With a reputation for integrity, as well as a network of respected advertising partners, American Quilt Retailer delivers accurate and unbiased editorial content on the latest product updates, industry news, and business tools, to help quilt shop owners thrive in the global retail world! Learn More About AQR…