RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 152: Industry Experts Analyze 2026 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study

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Industry experts analyze the 2026 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study, discussing key trends and insights.

In Episode 152 of “The Trusted Advisor,” RPOWER President Jami Interdonato, BlueStar CMO Dean Reverman, and RSPA CEO Jim Roddy analyze the 2026 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study. Interdonato, Reverman, and Roddy discuss the resurgence of partnerships, the resiliency of high-initiative VARs and ISVs, the short- and long-term benefits of recurring revenue, and more. To download your copy of the 2026 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study, visit: www.GoRSPA.org/blog-2026-rspa-retail-it-channel-kpi-study/ “The Trusted Advisor,” powered by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), is an award-winning content series designed specifically for retail IT VARs and software providers. Our goal is to educate you on the topics of leadership, management, hiring, sales, and other small business best practices. For more insights, visit the RSPA blog at www.GoRSPA.org. The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers…

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Guests: Jami Interdonato, Dean Reverman, Jim Roddy

Topics covered

• Retail IT
• KPI Study
• Partnerships
• Recurring Revenue

Keywords

• VARs
• ISVs
• resiliency
• benefits

Mentioned in this episode

Products: RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study

Books & works: The Trusted Advisor

Places: North America’s

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