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Field Report: Things We’ve Never Seen at Trade Shows Until Shoptalk 2025

Event Marketer

Shoptalk 2025, a global event for retail and ecommerce, owned by Hyve Group, took over the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 25-25, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees and more than 225 senior-level speakers from top retailers, including Macys, Inc., Mattel, Canada Goose and P&G. And its huge!

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center. The 1,662 sq.

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Hot Flavors: Six Brands That Crushed Sampling at NACS 2024

Event Marketer

While many offerings on display focused on the future of retail with the use of AI and technology, product sampling remained a key part of this show, with brands going all out to impress the retailers with bold flavors, innovative packaging, and engaging retail experiences. Perhaps a Belvita with your coffee?

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Outdoor Retailer Teases New Trade Show Format and Events Coming in 2024

Event Marketer

You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.” Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. 2024 is set to be a year of growth for Outdoor Retailer (OR).

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The HAC to welcome back London Concours for 9th consecutive year

Prestige Events Magazine

Framed around a quintessential summer garden party, the event capitalises on the HACs manicured grounds to create a stunning backdrop where limited editions meet quiet luxury retailers, British brands and best in show hospitality experiences.

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Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future

Smart Meetings

The hospitality industry is booming, and retailers are taking notice. Several retailers have picked up on this, pushing them to take a dip (for others, a dive) in the hospitality industry, where experience is everything. That’s just the retail industry. View this post on Instagram.

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New Report from Accommodation Specialist bnetwork Reveals the Top Sustainability Priorities for Event Attendees

Prestige Events Magazine

Other Insights: The full report, Sustainable Hospitality: Understanding the Priorities of Today’s Event Attendees , provides comprehensive insights and actionable strategies to help industry professionals meet the evolving expectations of sustainability focused event attendees. To view the full report click here.