Events Calendar

2026- 2027

October 2026

Oct 29 – Nov 1

Pop-Up Shop

Soho, NYC

A curated Pop-Up Shop featuring emerging and hard-to-find brands, with free samples of current products from Food, Mass, Drug, Discount, and Specialty retailers.

November 2026

Nov 9–10

Founders' Innovation Day

Nashville, TN

An engaging event empowering brands with education, actionable strategies, and networking to grow and scale their business at retail.

December 2026

December 2

People Who Made a Difference

PUBLIC Hotel - New York, NY

This esteemed gathering pays tribute to trailblazers and innovators who have made a profound impact on the retail industry through their remarkable contributions.

March 2027

March

Retailer of the Year

New York, NY

An event to recognize and honor top-performing Retailer and Supplier Executives that exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, success, and those having made significant contributions to the dynamic retail landscape.

April 2027

April 18

NACDS Annual Breakfast

The Breakers - Palm Beach, FL

An event to recognize and honor top-performing Retailer and Supplier Executives that exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, success, and those having made significant contributions to the dynamic retail landscape.

May 2027

May

Pop-Up Shop

SoHo, NYC

A curated Pop-Up Shop featuring emerging and hard-to-find brands, with free samples of current products from Food, Mass, Drug, Discount, and Specialty retailers.

June 2027

June 24

Women's Wellness Summit

New York, NY

This in-person symposium explores the future of Women’s Health and Wellbeing, examining trends, technology, and shopper expectations to challenge traditional models and uncover new growth opportunities.

June 24

Women of Influence

New York, NY

An event honoring outstanding female leaders in the Retail and CPG sectors, celebrating impactful achievements and inspiring leadership that is shaping the industry.

August 2027

August

Total Store Expo Breakfast

Premium visibility and the opportunity to network with a captivated group of decision-makers actively seeking products to enhance their product assortment and shopping experiences. Featuring our exclusive Breakfast and Rx Roundtable.

October 2027

October

Multicultural Summit

Chicago, IL

A new executive summit bringing together retailers, brands, retail media, technology and data leaders to explore the strategies, partnerships and innovations shaping the future of multicultural omnichannel commerce.

October

Pop-Up Shop

SoHo, NYC

A curated Pop-Up Shop featuring emerging and hard-to-find brands, with free samples of current products from Food, Mass, Drug, Discount, and Specialty retailers.

November 2027

November

Founders' Innovation Day

An engaging event empowering brands with education, actionable strategies, and networking to grow and scale their business at retail.

December 2027

December

People Who Made a Difference

This esteemed gathering pays tribute to trailblazers and innovators who have made a profound impact on the retail industry through their remarkable contributions.

Events & Programs

Events and programs that connect and celebrate the retail industry

retailmediaIQ convenes the retail and pharmacy industries through a portfolio of high-impact events, editorial franchises and digital programming designed to inform, connect and recognize leadership across the marketplace.

Signature programs

From marquee recognition programs to executive conversations and digital events, our platforms bring together senior leaders, emerging voices and solution providers shaping the future of retail, pharmacy and consumer goods.

Retailer of the Year Awards

The Retailer of the Year awards recognize excellence across mass retail, drug retail, grocery, specialty retail and convenience, honoring companies that lead in strategy, innovation and execution.

Honorees are celebrated at a flagship New York City event and across retailmediaIQ platforms, highlighting the leadership and performance shaping today’s retail landscape.

Women of Influence

The Women of Influence program honors female leaders shaping retail, pharmacy and consumer industries across merchandising, healthcare, marketing, digital innovation and operations.

The program includes a dedicated editorial feature and culminates in a high-profile event celebrating leadership, mentorship and impact across the industry.

Webinars & Digital Events

retailmediaIQ webinars deliver timely insights from senior executives, analysts and industry leaders on retail media, pharmacy innovation, shopper trends and supply chain strategy.

Designed for accessibility and relevance, these sessions provide actionable takeaways for professionals across retail and healthcare.

Why these programs matter

Our events and programs extend the reach of our editorial brands by creating opportunities for recognition, thought leadership and industry engagement. They bring together executives and decision-makers in settings designed to spotlight leadership and surface meaningful ideas.

That makes retailmediaIQ a strong platform for sponsors, partners and marketers looking to align with credible content and high-value audiences across retail and pharmacy.

Sponsor Ready

Align your brand with high-impact industry programs

Sponsorship opportunities can connect your brand with executive audiences across awards programs, editorial franchises, webinars and digital events that shape conversations in retail and pharmacy.

Ideal for
Retail and pharmacy solution providers
CPG and consumer health marketers
Data, insights and media partners
Technology and service companies

Stay connected

Engage with retailmediaIQ across events, editorial and digital platforms to stay ahead of the trends shaping retail and pharmacy.