If retailers have one thing on the mind, it’s the next thing.

Staying current is imperative in an industry where technology is changing its core at breakneck speeds: Think about how we shop, review and make purchasing decisions today as compared to as recently as five years ago. 

In order to stay in the slipstream, we often recommend five of our favorite retail trade shows to friends and clients. Here’s the short list.

NRF Retail’s Big Show

If you’re in the industry, you know the name. Retail’s Big Show is one of the most influential trade shows across the entire country, beehiving some of the sharpest minds in retail for four days of keynotes, networking events, awards and more. While 2025’s event has already come and gone, we’re already hearing murmurs for 2026.

This past year featured more than 5,000 brands representing 100+ countries, packing New York’s Javits Center with invaluable insights for speartip retailers. 

ShopTalk

This March, 10,000+ marketers, innovators and retail specialists descend on Vegas for ShopTalk 2025. At the center of it all? The Meetup: A turbo-speed networking event that gives all attendees a chance to bump elbows, filtered through 15-minute on-site meetings you can opt in to attend before the event even commences.

Beyond the chance to compare notes, ShopTalk 200+ speakers come with a wealth of experience in new and emerging retail markets. See if you’re eligible for a free ticket and come with questions.

eTail 

Right around the bend, eTail Palm Springs already has its full agenda published—and there’s not much we’d be willing to miss. 

Through February 27th, conference goers have a chance to hear from some of the heaviest hitters in the e-commerce and customer engagement worlds. Historically, eTail events provide some of the juiciest opportunities for digital marketers and retail specialists to get in front of the right people and get the inside lane on the tech and trends making their way to the space. 

RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference

Another one just barely in the rearview, the RILA Retail Supply Chain Conference is already gearing up for 2026. Unique in its scope, the conference connects supply chain leaders to solution providers, drawing executives from the world’s largest retailers interested in how they can improve their processes.

For logistics, fulfillment and manufacturing professionals, it’s an irreplaceable opportunity to get more like minds in the room than you’d find anywhere else. The 2025 edition unveiled their newest upgrade—the Hosted Retailers & CPMs program—outfitting guests with a series of pre-scheduled networking meetings and hotel reimbursement. Make sure you’re in on the ground floor this time next year.

Groceryshop

For executives and advancing professionals in the grocery industry, Groceryshop is your next stop.

Rebooting at the tail end of September, the conference is renowned for unleashing never-before-seen research, unexpected presentations and uncommon perspectives for the thousands of attendees who come from decorated CPG backgrounds. Discussions range from delivery services, warehouse stores, consumer trends and every topic you can wedge between them.

Have the right trade show partner?

If you’re planning on exhibiting at any of the above, make sure you’ve got the right team on your side. At Triple20, we’re well versed in what it takes to make a retail trade show work harder for you. Reach out today and we’ll get the wheels turning.