The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Comexposium are launching the inaugural NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific in Singapore from June 11-13, 2024. This event, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, will convene retail leaders from across the region for three days of conferences, exhibitions, and retail store tours focused on innovation and technology in the retail industry.
20 March 2024 – The National Retail Federation (NRF), in partnership with global event organizer Comexposium, has unveiled plans to introduce the inaugural NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific in Singapore from June 11-13, 2024. This landmark event, made possible with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), marks a significant expansion of Retail’s Big Show, one of the most prestigious retail events globally, into the Asia Pacific region.
Retail’s Big Show, traditionally hosted in New York City and renowned as one of the top 200 events in North America and among the 50 fastest-growing trade events globally, will now make its debut in Asia Pacific. With Singapore’s strategic location as a regional business hub and its reputation for innovation and connectivity, the city-state provides an ideal platform for NRF to launch its inaugural Asia Pacific edition of Retail’s Big Show.
Themed “Fast Track Your Success,” NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific promises an array of engaging activities spanning three days at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of conference programs, exhibitions, and retail store tours aimed at showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and best practices driving the retail industry forward in the Asia Pacific region.
The collaboration between NRF, Comexposium, and STB underscores a shared commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among retail industry leaders across Asia Pacific. Through Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, participants will have the opportunity to network with peers, gain insights from industry experts, and explore emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of retail in the region.
Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific at Comexposium, emphasized the transformative potential of the event for the Asia Pacific retail market. Quail highlighted the region’s dynamic and diverse marketplace, poised for a new era of retail innovation that integrates digital and physical experiences, personalizes customer interactions, and leverages data and technology to drive seamless omnichannel journeys.
The decision to host Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific in Singapore reflects the region’s immense potential as a key retail market. With 60% of the world’s population residing in Asia Pacific, coupled with increasing urbanization and consumer savvy in leveraging technology, the retail landscape is ripe for disruption and transformation. Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific aims to catalyze this transformation by providing a platform for industry players to collaborate, innovate, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the market.
In addition to the conference programs and exhibitions, Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific will feature various highlights, including the NRF Innovation Lab showcasing visionary retail technologies such as AI, augmented reality, robotics, and data analytics. Exhibitor Big Ideas sessions will offer insights into the latest retail solutions, while expert-led Retail Store Tours will provide attendees with valuable insights into cutting-edge store designs, technologies, and best practices.
The event is expected to attract over 5,000 retail leaders and more than 300 exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region and beyond, making it a premier destination for industry networking, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities. With Singapore serving as the host city, attendees can look forward to a vibrant and dynamic event that showcases the best of the region’s retail innovation and expertise.
As preparations for NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific gain momentum, stakeholders in the retail industry are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to come together and chart the course for the future of retail in Asia Pacific. With its focus on innovation, collaboration, and industry leadership, Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific is poised to become a cornerstone event in the region’s retail calendar, driving growth, innovation, and excellence across the industry.
