SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 8-10, 2025
CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER

Shop! MarketPlace is the must-attend trade event where retail industry professionals from across the globe come together to make the future of retail a reality.

EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

Shop! MarketPlace is where retailers, brand owners and design professionals from across the globe will come to be energized by the education, networking and the discovery of the latest curated products, services and innovations impacting the future of consumer experience.

This is a must-attend opportunity to connect with industry peers in a uniquely sophisticated and experiential setting.

What do consumers want from retail? How can we adapt to meet those changing expectations? What role will leading brands play in retail evolution? Join us at Shop! MarketPlace to explore what it means to create memorable experiences at retail!

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Exhibitor Education Schedule
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Who Should Attend

Professionals from every sector of the retail/in-store experience industry including:

Independent Retailers
Chain Retailers
Consumer Package Goods Companies
Brand Owners
Design and Architectural Firms
Consulting and Branding Firms
Shop Association Members and Non-Members

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Why You Should Join Us

Shop! MarketPlace is the event dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. The concept of retail continues to rapidly evolve, and we’re bringing all the elements together to make sure you don’t miss a beat.

Shop! MarketPlace brings together the suppliers, manufacturers and service providers that can help you design your retail experience. Immerse yourself in the collaborative energy of your peers and come away with new contacts, concepts and motivation.

Interactive displays and education sessions on the show floor bring new retail concepts to life. This is more than a trade event. This is where people designing the new retail gather to spark new ideas through the power of networking and collaboration.

Brands That Attended in 2024

Come for the Experience

It’s where you can experiment, get hands-on with store concepts, talk with fellow retail experience creators, and engage with award-winning designers and retail thought leaders.

Come to Shop! MarketPlace, where the brands you know share their knowledge in deep-dive presentations, hands-on workshops, powerful Smart! Talks and keynotes. Then take it to the show floor to discover ways to put your new ideas to work.

Conference Schedule
(Coming Soon) Events Programming
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SHOP! Awards and Gala

Don`t miss this celebratory evening where we`ll honor the winners of the 67th annual Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards & Global Awards. The OMA Award is the Marketing at Retail Industry’s most prestigious, largest and longest-running awards contest. New for this year, we will also honor the winners of Shop’s 2025 Design Awards. Your ticket includes hors d`oeuvres, open bar cocktails and networking with industry greats!

This year’s awards reception will take place off-site at the incredible, NASCAR Hall of Fame, just a short walk from the Charlotte Convention Center.

Stay Tuned for Updates on the 2025 Entry Kits!

Check Out Our 2024
OMA Award Winners!

The OMAs honor excellent displays that set the merchandising and design precedents of today and become the standards of tomorrow. Entries vie for gold, silver and bronze honors in their respective categories and divisions. In addition, all gold winners are eligible for “Display of the Year,” which represents the highest recognition the industry can bestow upon an at-retail display.

View the 2024 OMA Award Winner List

Who Should Exhibit

Attendees are seeking industry suppliers, manufacturers and service providers that offer goods and services to facilitate in-store consumer experience, including among others: