April 27-30, 2009
RETAILVISION SPRING
The RetailVision format is powerfully simple - and uniquely successful.
- Top-level Retailers within North America and Latin America are hand-select to participate as our hosted guest.
- RetailVision brings these decision-makers together in one location where they will meet face-to-face with established and emerging Vendors.
- The business-intensive agenda is created and designed to bring buyers and sellers face-to-face in multiple settings
FORMAT OVERVIEW:
FACE-TO FACE OPPORTUNITIES:
Private Boardroom Appointments
This special speaking opportunity provides Vendors guaranteed face time with a group of Retailers who are looking to purchase retail products and/or services. Vendors will be matched with Retailers based on product set, giving Vendors vital time to promote products and value proposition, and giving Retailers the opportunity to learn, analyze and compare Vendor offerings.
Demo Rooms - New
Demo Rooms provide Vendors the opportunity to display product offerings during dedicated scheduled times throughout the event in an intimate setting, customized to their exact needs. This provides an additional setting for Vendors and Retailers to conduct private one-on-one meetings.
The Product Pavilion
This unique “show floor” is where one-on-one meetings between Vendors and Retailers take place. Using the RetailVision online Self-Scheduling System, both Vendors and Retailers can request face-to-face one-on-one meetings with each other. This format allows participants to control their meetings and schedule discussions before, during and after the event.
Networking Events
Enjoy the various social functions that allow you to build relationships and conduct business in a relaxed setting. Events include a welcome reception, networking breakfasts and lunches, as well as a "free night" which allows you to schedule time with the clients you most want to see.
SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES:
Fresh – Ranked #1 by Retailers
An innovative program for launching emerging Vendor companies into the retail market space. Retailers will be exposed to brand new, unique products never seen in the channel, in a high energy and quick moving demonstration style showcase. To become a Fresh Vendor apply here.
Vendor Showcase
This powerful opportunity allows Vendors to present directly to every Retailer at RetailVision. The Vendor Showcase is a short, 5 minute theater-style presentation where Vendors can quickly communicate a high-level, value-proposition message to all of the buyers at once.
Product Premiere - New
An exclusive 30 minute theatre-style presentation for Vendors to make a technology announcement or launch a new product, program or service. Vendors benefit from the impact made by addressing a large audience all at once, while Retailers have the opportunity to leverage each other's experiences.
AWARDS & EXPOSURE:
Awards Program
Vendors and Retailers are being recognized by their peers and the editors at Everything Channel for their exceptional work in the retail market. Our award program now includes: "The Best of RetailVision Awards," Fastest Growing Retailers List, Retailer and Vendor of the Year, Everything Channel's Test Center Best in Show, Best Selling Retail/E-Tail Products of the Year* and the RetailVision Retailer Star Awards.
* Best Seller Awards
Based on industry leading research from The NPD Group, these awards will honor the best selling products of 2008 for both the Retail and E-tail market segments. From HDTV’s to notebooks, storage devices and accessories - be there as the biggest names in the industry receive their awards for top selling products.
Media Coverage
Everything Channel Editors will be at the event searching for products and stories to be featured in the many Everything Channel media outlets, such as CRN, VAR Business, Channel Web and RetailVision.com as well as in the onsite Show Daily newspapers and through our various media partners.
PR Newswire - New
As one of our sister companies under the United Business Media umbrella, we can now offer you both a targeted base of customers on-site at RetailVision, as well as worldwide media distribution options, including your message and image displayed in high traffic areas such as Time Square and Las Vegas!
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Industry Insight
Benefit from expertise through research-based Industry Insight Sessions presented by a select group of experts and thought leaders throughout the Event. Presentations and panel discussions focus on ways to stay current on trends and how to best grow your business.
Technology Workshops - New
This program is designed to give Vendors three hours of exclusive time with a targeted group of partners and/or prospects. Participating Vendors own the session and work with Everything Channel to educate, recruit, brand or train retail partners and/or prospects prior to event kick off with choice of breakfast or lunch.
Test Center
Test Center Live Demos will return at RetailVision Spring 2009. Here, Vendors can share the stage with the technical Editors from CRN (who have a combined 60-years of technology and journalism experience) to take a look at, try out and discuss your hot, new products. Products will be demoed in front of the attending Retail buyers and could be featured on ChannelWeb or in other Everything Channel media outlets. To apply for the Test Center click here.
Retail Bootcamp - New
These sessions will be taught by industry experts, focusing on critical topics relevant to the success of Vendors and Retail Buyers and their day-to-day business. Topics will include (but not limited to) negotiating and merchandising for retail buyers.