The NRF Big Show 2025 is almost here! Taking place in New York City from January 11-14, this is your opportunity to dive into innovation, gain cutting-edge insights and network with industry leaders. To help you get the most out of your experience, we’ve put together a list of the top five events that you definitely don’t want to miss.
1.The NRF 2025 Opening Party
The Big Show Opening 2025 Party is taking networking to the next level! Join fellow retailers for an unforgettable evening of connections, specialty drinks and gourmet bites at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. This year’s Opening Party will be bigger than ever; network with fellow retailers while enjoying specialty beverages and delicious eats on two levels.
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 6:00- 7:30 pm
2. Special Program: “What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks”
An addition to NRF 2025 is the exclusive program, “What’s in Store for Retail Media Networks.” Presented in partnership with NRF and STRATACACHE, this exclusive and full-day event focused entirely on how in-store media networks will deliver significant streams of new revenue from the physical store. You will have the opportunity to connect with premier experts of retail media covering key themes, challenges and solutions within the emerging in-store retail media ecosystem. Discover how retailers are successfully delivering incremental RMN revenue from their website, mobile apps and most importantly in-store shopper traffic.
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Time: 8:00am- 6:00 pm
3. CommerceNext’s Annual VIP Reception And CommerceXcellence Awards
It wouldn’t be NRF without the CommerceNext Annual VIP Reception! Betwork with 200+ ecommerce leaders, enjoy food & drink, fashion sketches, personalized poetry writing. CommerceNext is also honoring 25 leaders to watch in 2025 with the CommerceXcellence Awards. The award recognizes visionaries and leaders in the retail industry who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and impact. Join us for an evening filled with fresh perspectives and meaningful contributions!
Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
4. Retail Store Tours
To see how the latest retail trends are shaping customer experiences, enjoy the Retail Store Tours at NRF. These walking tours offer a firsthand look at cutting-edge store designs, innovative technology and best practices in action. From employee training to customer service enhancements, you’ll gain valuable insights into what’s driving the future of retail.
As this event is open exclusively to retailers, it’s the perfect chance to network with peers and stay ahead of industry trends. Each tour is thoughtfully designed to ensure you have a unique and impactful experience at every location.
Tour Locations:
- The Iconic Tour: Fifth Avenue—World-Class Loyalty
- The Meatpacking District
- Oculus: Where Every Store Has a Story
- SoHo + NoHo: Connected Store Journey
5. Vendors in Partnership (VIP) Awards
Get ready to join senior retail leaders and industry partners at New York’s iconic Gotham Hall for an exclusive celebration and awards event. Vendors in Partnership publicly recognizes and promotes the best solution providers in the industry, defining what good partnership looks like and letting retailers know who they should be working with. It’s your perfect opportunity to make new connections, gain fresh inspiration and set the stage for Retail’s biggest week.
