Part of being a great kiosk owner (or any business owner) is attending industry tradeshows. Tradeshows are a great place to learn about industry trends, new products and services, network with industry partners and potential customers, see what your competition is up to, and discover new kiosk business opportunities. At Mobile Outfitters, we regularly attend and exhibit at tradeshows around the world to grow our business and gauge the direction of the retail mall kiosk industry. Here are the top 5 tradeshows you should attend as a kiosk owner.
1. SPREE
SPREE is the world’s only tradeshow specifically for the cart, kiosk and specialty retail industry. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada every year, SPREE has become an ideal location to source products, find new location opportunities, and grow your retail kiosk business.
2. Retail’s BIG Show
Retail’s BIG Show is an annual convention put on every year by the National Retail Federation. Over 30,000 people attend this convention full of engaging speakers and exhibits of technologies and solutions.
3. ASD Market Week
ASD Market Week is a huge B2B tradeshow held in Las Vegas that “brings the world’s widest variety of retail merchandise together in one efficient shopping experience.”
4. Retail Merchandising and Marketing Conference
The Retail Merchandising and Marketing Conference is held annually for the World Alliance for Retail Excellence and Standards. The show is designed to facilitate connections among those in retail merchandising and showcase the newest products and solutions.
5. Retail Business Technology Expo
RBTE is one of Europe’s largest events for those in retail and hospitality who want to keep up to date with the latest solutions, strategies and tactics.
A growing mall kiosk industry has allowed Mobile Outfitters to develop a globally successful kiosk program and Master Territory licensing program.
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