In January, we went, as always, to the NRF in New York. Held every year, this is the one show you need to go to if you are in retail in any capacity. Why?
We go because as Christopher Thomas-Moore from Dominos said, “It’s an opportunity for us all to get together, all of the client side, the agency side, and the vendor side.” The ‘all’ is important because among others, 86 of the NRF Top Retail Companies and 20 of the NRF Hot 25 Retail Companies were represented. People with a wide range of professional levels and responsibilities attend. People with whom you need to talk.
This year, nearly 40 thousand people from over 100 countries, 19 thousand professionals, over 5000 brands, 450 speakers, were there. And that’s why it’s called The Big Show. While that’s true of all trade shows, the NRF Big Show is one of a kind. This year the theme was, ‘Make It Matter’.
We know all of it matters. The networking, the introductions, the technological as well as the design trends. We also know that CEOs and Heads Of Interior Design for large retail organisations are busy people. They are constantly in need of finding the best suppliers in the world to help them realise their creative concepts as completely and timeously as possible. are those where networking with the best suppliers in the industry can be carried out. To make life easier for you, we’ve curated a list of these trade shows and conferences from across the globe.
Here are three in May 2024.
HONG KONG – MAY 8-10
Retail Asia Conference And Expo (RACE)
Theme: Explore Practical And Innovative Retail Solutions
Main Focus Areas: Retail Technology, Retail Design, In-Store Marketing, Internet Retailing, and Retail Property Management.
The industry’s brightest minds, most influential retailers and buyers can be found at this must-attend event in Hong Kong. Over 500 brands, exhibitors, and 6,000 retailers connect to explore revolutionary ideas and cutting-edge technologies, as well as massive networking possibilities.
Discover more about the latest innovations in on-line payment systems, security systems, data analytics and AI within the Retail Technology sector.
The brand experience is one of the most important aspects of retail. Showcased within the Retail Design and In-store Marketing sectors are innovative approaches to enhancing the in-store experience with stunning approaches to visual merchandising.
Explore world-changing trends and strategies in online retail in the Internet Retailing sector, including e-commerce platforms, digital marketing techniques, and customer engagement.
The challenges and opportunities in managing retail spaces, such as leasing strategies, tenant mix optimization, and sustainable property management are investigated in the Retail Property Management sector of the Expo.
Industry experts and thought leaders sharing insights and experiences will give attendees practical retail industries strategies, trends, and actionable takeaways to implement, thanks to the wide range of topics in the keynote speeches, panel discussion and interactive workshops in the Conference.
The most important aspect of the conference and expo will be the opportunity to…
• Share Critical Insights and Ignite New Ideas.
• Explore Practical and Innovative Retail Solutions.
• The latest in Retail Technology.
• The latest concepts in Retail Design and In-Store Marketing.
• The latest in Retail Property Management.
• The Innovation Lab.
• Networking opportunities.
https://www.retailasiaexpo.com/
Baltimore, USA – May 15 – 19
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & Museum Expo & 69th Annual
MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo
Theme: Thriving Museums, Healthy Communities
Main Focus Areas: The most innovative services, products, and solutions in the museum field. The latest industry trends, best practices and new ideas for store merchandising, operations, marketing, and sales.
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting and Museum Expo, and the 69th Annual MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo are held in conjunction with each other. The two expo exhibitions are integrated on the same hall floor. If you have tickets for the MSA Conference, you can access the AAM Expo at no extra cost. With 350 exhibitors in the AAM Conference And Museum Expo not to mention the 200 MSA vendors finding the partners and solutions for your museum’s challenges and opportunities.
Research has proven that museums are critical for the well-being of communities’ social connections, as well as the physical and emotional health of the millions of humans that visit museums. Here, they discover the past, personal inspiration, and empathy. It’s vital that museums continue to exist, but it’s also important that they remain enticing to visitors, meet their needs, and excite their interest.
The most important aspects of the 69th Annual MSA FORWARD Retail Conference & Expo will be the opportunity to…
• For non-profit retail professionals, knowledgeable industry experts, and providers.
• Meet with nearly 200 museum store MSA vendors and decision-making executives to share both product needs and solutions.
• Hear from knowledgeable industry experts during session breakouts and keynote presentations on the latest industry trends.
•Offering the most innovative products and services that relate to institution collections and exhibitions. •Providing tools to assist cultural institutions, vendor members and commercial partners expand Museums and Museum Stores.
• Networking opportunities with AAM attendees and exhibitors in dedicated networking events curated to inspire new ideas.
https://s1.goeshow.com/museumstore/forward/2024/index.cfm
Join us next month for the update on the conferences and exhibitions in June. These are the best places for learning what’s happening in the retail industry. They are also perfect places for networking with decision makers and suppliers. Another place to find a 3D visualization supplier who works on the cutting-edge of this amazing technology, faster, error-free, and much more cost-effectively than any other, is by talking to us. Contact us for more information today.