RALEIGH, NC – The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) is proud to announce that that RSPA President & CEO Jim Roddy has been recognized as a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert for 2025.
RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Experts is an annual recognition of the most influential voices in the retail industry. The Top Retail Expert award pays tribute to industry experts, academics, analysts, association leaders, and media members who are at the forefront of retail industry thought leadership.
This recognition is especially significant for RSPA as it underscores the association’s growing influence in the retail space and its ongoing commitment to advancing the retail IT channel ecosystem. With this honor, RSPA continues to strengthen its position as a vital source of thought leadership and advocacy for professionals in the retail solutions industry.
The Top Retail Expert honor is presented annually and includes nine categories: Academia, Analysts, Associations, Consultants, Finance, Media, Real Estate, Specialists, and Technologists.
Roddy has been active in the retail IT channel since 1998, including 11 years as the President of Business Solutions Magazine, six years as an RSPA Board member, one term as RSPA Board Chair, and several years as a business coach for VARs, ISVs, and MSPs. He is the author of two books and is host of the award-winning RSPA Trusted Advisor podcast.
You can meet Roddy and other leaders in the RSPA community through its signature events, RetailNOW® and Inspire®, where industry professionals gather to exchange ideas, collaborate, and shape the future of retail.
About RETHINK Retail
RETHINK Retail is a go-to destination for executive-led insights into the trends and innovations that are transforming the global retail landscape. Through award-winning podcasts, fresh, original and thought-provoking content series, and partnerships with the world’s leading retail events, RETHINK Retail reaches a growing audience of the top retail decision-makers and industry thought leaders.
About RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association)
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 member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW® and Inspire®, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.
