Wed 4 Feb 2026 at 6:00PM
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The Retail Exchange is a vibrant, supportive community for retail and service providers across the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area, designed to connect, empower and inspire. Facilitated by retail expert Mags McAlpin, this interactive series builds skills, confidence and collaboration across four linked fortnightly sessions.
Each session builds on the last - helping participants develop practical strategies to boost sales, increase footfall and drive retail regeneration. To get the most from the experience, we would encourage attendance at all four sessions, contributing ideas and insights as we grow together.
Together, we’ll share challenges, celebrate successes and co-create a thriving community that works smarter, shouts louder and supports one another all year round.
This is the second session in The Retail Exchange series. Mags McAlpin helps the network explore how to blend physical and digital retail strategies to keep Lisburn and Castlereagh’s shops thriving.
You’ll share insights from your trading journey, learn how to connect your shopfront with your online presence, and explore loyalty-building tactics that work. Together, we’ll co-create ideas for citywide campaigns and discuss how collective marketing can attract both locals and visitors.
Date, Time and Location
Date and Time: Wednesday 4 February | 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online
This is the second of four events, while it is not essential for you to attend all, we strongly would encourage it to maximise your experience! Details of subsequent sessions are below:
The Retail Exchange: Maximising Sales Opportunities
Date and Time: Wednesday 18 February | 6pm - 8pm
Location: Online
For full details and to register, please visit: https://theretailexchangepsn.glistrr.com/e/845
The Retail Exchange: Shaping the Future
Date and Time: Wednesday 4 March 6pm - 8pm
Location: Sonas Co-Op, Market Square, Lisburn
For full details and to register, please visit: https://theretailexchangepsn.glistrr.com/e/847
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals.
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Accessibility: Should you require any reasonable adjustments for this in person meet up, please get in touch with enievents@enterpriseni.com.
Please note that the registration numbers are restricted because this is an
in-person event. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI, this event is being
hosted by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, therefore should the event
reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to
businesses based in this council area.
This network is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed
represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses,
funded by the UK Government.
Wed 4 February 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM
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