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Retail Trade Shows

ASD/AMD Atlantic City Variety Merchandise Show
TAKES PLACE: May 4-6
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Expo co-sponsored by the Associated Surplus Dealers and the Associated Merchandise Dealers that focuses on the variety, gift and general merchandise sectors. Features newest products and trends on display and for sale. Activities will include: more than 500 retail booths, conferences and networking opportunities.

Registration Information To Be Posted Online.

Event contact - (800) 421-4511

www.varietymerchandiseshows.com

CFO Summit 2008: Policy and Strategy In a Climate of Change
TAKES PLACE: April 30-May 2
Ritz Carlton Georgetown
Washington, D.C.

National Retail Federation event for high-level financial executives in the retail industry. Provides opportunities to share information and ideas.

Registration Information:

Open only to CFOs at member companies only. 

Event contact - kohutc@nrf.com

www.nrf.com

25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR CATALOG & MULTICHANNEL MERCHANTS
TAKES PLACE: May 19-21
Gaylord Palms Resort
Orlando, Florida

Program featuring workshops and exhibits for professionals in the catalog, Internet and multichannel fields. Activities will include: keynote speakers, receptions, networking opportunities, more than 400 exhibit booths and hands-on labs.

Registration Information To Be Posted Online.

Event contact - registration@penton.com

www.accmshow.com

GlobalShop 2008
TAKES PLACE: March 18-20
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois

Industry design showcase sponsored by the Association for Retail Environments. Features 300,000-sq.-ft. show floor with displays and presentations from businesses representing all aspects of retail design and operations. Activities will include: six pavilions displaying of store fixtures, lighting, flooring, marketing services, signage and visual merchandising; Association for Retail Environments member exhibits; networking opportunities; interactive ideas show; conferences and "Digital Signage Day."

Registration Information:

Expo Only - $50; conference sessions - $95; Digital Signage Day - $255.

Registration information and forms available online.

Event contact - are@retailenvironments.org

www.nasfm.org

International Council of Shopping Centers Strategic Leadership Summit
TAKES PLACE: March 4-5
Willard InterContinental Hotel
Washington, D.C.

Meeting with lawmakers about the retail industry. Features a "Day on Capitol Hill," where attendees can hold policy discussions with Congress about issues that affect their businesses. Activities will include: a congressional reception, meetings with lawmakers, sub-committee meetings and guest speakers.

Registration Information:

Full program - $50; reception - free; "Day on Capitol Hill" - free.

Event contact - icsc@icsc.org

www.icsc.org

Internet Retail Conference and Exhibition 2008
TAKES PLACE: June 9-12
McCormick Place West
Chicago, Illinois

Annual event featuring more than 100 guest speakers and Internet retail exhibits from all areas of the industry. This year's expo theme is "Web Merchants Dive into the Mainstream," featuring marketing and technology trends. Activities will include: food and beverage stations, keynote speakers, cyber cafes, food and beverage stations, a "Win-the-Wheels" tour and workshops.

Registration Information:

Early bird (through March 31) - $795-$1,195; April 1-June 6 - $895-$1,295; after June 6 - $995-$1,395.

Registration information and forms available online.

Event contact - jack@verticalwebmedia.com

www.internetretailer.com

Kioskcom
April 16-18
The Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, Nevada

Conference and trade show focusing on the self-service and kiosk sectors of the retail industry. Features marketing tips and ideas for increasing sales. Activities will include: workshops, keynote speakers, an awards presentation, networking opportunities and a self-service expo.

Registration Information:

Early bird (through March 7) - $295-$595; March 8-April 14 - $395-$795; after April 14 - $495-$995.

Registration information and forms available online.

Event contact - info@jdevents.com

www.kioskcom.com

NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION 98TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO
TAKES PLACE: Jan. 11-14, 2009
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York, New York

The National Retail Federation's largest annual event, featuring presentations and displays of current and up-and-coming retail trade products and services. Activities will include: a design studio, guest speakers; work sessions and product demonstrations

Registration Information:

To be posted online.

www.nrf.com

National Retail Tenants Association 2008 Annual Conference
TAKES PLACE: Sept. 14-17
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, Florida

Educational event for members of the commercial lease administration industry. Provides opportunities to learn about new developments and increase performance.

Activities and Registration Information To Be Posted Online.

Event contact - nrta@retailtenants.org

www.retailtenants.org

Progreen Expo
Jan. 19-23, 2009
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado

Annual event featuring the latest trends in green industry products, services, equipment and research. Features training and education for business owners and employees.

Activities and Registration Information To Be Posted Online.

Event contact - info@progreenexpo.com

www.progreenexpo.com

Shop.org Online Marketing Workshop
April 7-9
J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn Resort, Golf Club and Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona

Workshop offering practical tips to improve business management and Internet marketing capabilities. Activities will include: hands-on classes and networking opportunities

Registration Information To Be Posted Online.

Event contact - carvajals@nrf.com

www.shop.org

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