Retail Trade Shows & Conferences 2026-2027

NRF Nexus 2026

Dates: July 22–24, 2026

Location: The Broadmoor — Colorado Springs, CO, USA

NRF Nexus is an executive-level retail conference hosted by the National Retail Federation. The event brings together retail executives, digital leaders, marketers, customer experience professionals, and technology innovators.

The conference focuses on artificial intelligence, retail media, customer engagement, digital commerce, personalization, and the future of retail. Attendees participate in leadership discussions, networking sessions, and technology demonstrations.

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ASD Market Week 2026

Dates: August 25–27, 2026

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center — Las Vegas, NV, USA

ASD Market Week is one of the largest wholesale retail merchandise trade shows in the United States. The event brings together thousands of retailers, buyers, distributors, importers, and brands looking for new products across categories including fashion, accessories, gifts, beauty, electronics, home goods, toys, and general merchandise.

The show floor features thousands of exhibitors, product sourcing opportunities, networking events, and retail business solutions for independent retailers, e-commerce sellers, and large retail chains.

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NY NOW Summer Market 2026

Dates: August 2-4, 2026

Location: Javits Center — New York, NY, USA

NY NOW is a major wholesale marketplace connecting retailers, buyers, designers, and brands. The event showcases products in home décor, gifts, lifestyle products, accessories, wellness, stationery, and specialty retail.

Retailers attend to discover new suppliers, identify consumer trends, and source products for stores and online marketplaces.

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Groceryshop 2026

Dates: September 22–24, 2026

Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center — Las Vegas, NV, USA

Groceryshop is one of the largest retail events focused on grocery, consumer packaged goods (CPG), pharmacy, and convenience retail. The event brings together retailers, brands, investors, technology companies, and solution providers.

The conference covers AI, digital commerce, retail media, supply chain, customer experience, merchandising, and omnichannel shopping. The exhibition features hundreds of technology providers and retail innovators.

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Retail Spaces 2026

Dates: September 27-29, 2026

Location: Palm Spring, CA, USA

Retail Spaces is a conference focused on retail development, store design, construction, leasing, and customer experience. The event connects retailers, architects, developers, designers, and service providers.

Topics include retail environments, store modernization, construction trends, and creating engaging shopping experiences.

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Shoptalk Fall 2026

Dates: September 29 – October 1, 2026

Location: Nashville, TN, USA

Shoptalk Fall is a leading retail innovation conference focused on the future of commerce. Retailers, brands, investors, and technology companies gather to discuss digital transformation, AI, customer engagement, merchandising, and retail strategy.

The event includes keynote presentations, networking opportunities, startup showcases, and technology demonstrations.

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NACS Show 2026

Dates: October 6–9, 2026

Location: McCormick Place — Chicago, IL, USA

The NACS Show is the largest convenience retail trade show in North America. It brings together convenience store operators, fuel retailers, foodservice companies, distributors, and suppliers.

The exhibition features store technology, payment systems, foodservice equipment, beverage solutions, merchandising displays, fuel solutions, and retail operations technology.

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CREtech New York 2026

Dates: October 20-21, 2026

Location: New York, NY, USA

CREtech New York focuses on the intersection of retail real estate and technology. Developers, investors, retailers, and technology companies meet to discuss smart buildings, AI, sustainability, property technology, and digital transformation.

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NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show

Dates: January 10–12, 2027

Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center — New York, NY, USA

NRF Retail’s Big Show is the largest retail technology and innovation event in North America. Thousands of retailers, brands, and technology companies attend to explore the future of commerce.

The exhibition features AI solutions, robotics, POS systems, inventory technology, customer analytics, e-commerce platforms, payment solutions, and retail automation.

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FMI Midwinter Executive Conference 2027

Dates: January 2027 (official dates to be announced)

Location: Marco Island, FL, USA

The FMI Midwinter Executive Conference brings together grocery executives, retailers, suppliers, and food industry leaders to discuss consumer behavior, retail strategy, leadership, and industry trends.

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Convenience Distribution Marketplace 2027

Dates: February 22-24, 2027

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Convenience Distribution Marketplace connects convenience distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and retailers through networking, education, and business meetings.

The event focuses on distribution efficiency, inventory management, merchandising, and retail supply chain solutions.

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Shoptalk Spring 2027

Dates: March 2027 (official dates to be announced)

Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA

Shoptalk Spring is a major retail innovation event bringing together retailers, brands, investors, and technology companies.

The conference covers digital commerce, AI, loyalty programs, retail media, customer experience, and emerging retail technologies.

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Licensing Expo 2027

Dates: May 2027 (official dates to be announced)

Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center — Las Vegas, NV, USA

Licensing Expo is the world’s largest event focused on brand licensing and retail partnerships. Retail buyers, manufacturers, entertainment brands, and consumer product companies attend to discover new licensing opportunities.

The exhibition features brands from entertainment, sports, gaming, fashion, lifestyle, and consumer products.

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NRF PROTECT 2027

Dates: June 2027 (official dates to be announced)

Location: United States

NRF PROTECT is the leading retail conference focused on loss prevention, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, asset protection, and retail risk management.

Retail security executives, technology providers, and solution companies gather to explore new strategies and technologies protecting modern retail businesses.

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