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NRF and Comexposium to Launch Retail’s Big Show Europe in 2025

Key Highlights:

  • NRF and Comexposium rebrand Paris Retail Week as Retail’s Big Show Europe starting in 2025.

  • Event set for Sept. 16-18, 2025, at Paris Porte de Versailles.

  • Expected to attract thousands of retailers and business partners across Europe.

  • Builds on the success of Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific held in Singapore.

Notable Quotes:

“For nearly 110 years, NRF has embraced the culture of change to build and grow our first-in-class programming.”

Matthew Shay, President and CEO at NRF

“We are bringing the best of both worlds to the market through a new event of unrivalled scope in Europe.”

Laurent Noel, Managing Director at Comexposium

Our Take:

This partnership between NRF and Comexposium marks a significant shift in the European retail landscape, combining NRF’s vast industry knowledge and event success with Comexposium’s local expertise. The transformation of Paris Retail Week into Retail’s Big Show Europe will establish the event as a major platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and networking within Europe’s highly competitive retail market. The timing also aligns with an increasing focus on omnichannel strategies, which will be critical for retailers seeking sustainable growth in the coming years. This rebranding move reinforces the importance of Europe in the global retail economy.