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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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