Discover what supply chain and IT professionals headed to NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show can’t miss

Living and working in a world characterized by continuous change and uncertainty can be overwhelming and draining. It seems we are all searching for some consistency and inspiration in our lives to keep things fresh. With 2024 just around the corner, the new year brings an opportunity for a clean start. NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show is just the place to start the year off right.

This annual trade show brings together e-commerce, IT, supply chain and other retail professionals from all sorts of diverse backgrounds to hear from industry leaders and changemakers. For those that may feel engulfed by the ever-evolving supply chain landscape, the show provides many opportunities for attendees to make connections, learn about industry innovations and insights, and get lasting inspiration that they can confidently launch into 2024 with.

Can’t-Miss NRF 2024 Events

With over 8 years of exhibiting at this event, ProShip is excited to join supply chain and IT professionals as we gather once again at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City for the National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail’s Big Show 2024, one of the largest events in the retail and e-commerce industries. Taking place from January 13th-16th, this 4-day trade show promises a wealth of unique experiences and valuable insights. Join us for a jam-packed schedule of events, networking, and exploration in the heart of retail innovation.

#1: The 2024 Opening Party

January 13 | 5:30- 7:00pm

This year’s opening party is going to be bigger than any previous year of NRF, taking over two separate floors of the Marriot Marquis in Times Square. Anyone with an Expo Pass or Full Conference Pass can attend the opening party. It presents the perfect opportunity to network and get excited for the days to come.

NRF 2024’s Opening Party will offer SPICE & ICE themed specialty drinks and hors d’oeuvres. For some spice and excitement, explore level 5 for a more upbeat experience. If a laid-back ambiance is more your style, level 6 will have a cool vibe, sprinkled with wintry inspired food and drinks.

#2: Expo Overview

January 14 | 10:00- 5:00pm
January 15 | 9:00- 5:00pm
January 16 | 9:00- 4:00pm

The expo is the ideal place to discover the latest in technology and explore new innovations with over 1,000 exhibitors and over 100 sessions. The expo also features four zones, each showcasing unique offerings in the retail and e-commerce space. In the Exhibitor Big Ideas zone, exhibitors get to showcase their cutting-edge products.

This year’s event will feature technology solutions for any supply chain challenges you are facing from WMS to OMS and more. ProShip is thrilled to exhibit our solution beside so many other industry leaders and innovationists, including several of our technology and carrier partners.

ProShip’s Partners Exhibiting at NRF

#3: Conference Sessions Sneak Peak

Retail’s Big Show will cover a number of topics that can help businesses find success in 2024 including adding value for their audiences, building unique offerings, revamping business operations, improving the talent experience, augmenting revenue models and building great purpose. These sessions will be brough to life by retail industry leaders from a variety of roles, partner companies and more.

Did you know that ProShip’s software solution is used by nearly 30% of NRF’s Top 100 Retailers who ship parcel? That is why we are proud to support so many of these leading enterprise retailers who are speaking in sessions at NRF this year. Attend sessions from beauty powerhouses Ulta and Sephora to learn more about empowering authentic self-expression and new market opportunities. Apparel brands, Fanatics and Macy’s, will both speak in sessions covering topics from AI, to 2024 growth insights, and the concept of live shopping. Don’t miss out on gaining valuable information from these sessions and so many more during the three-day event. [Discover more about how ProShip supercharges Ulta’s parcel shipping strategy.]

A couple other sessions to make sure to attend:

• Raj Subramaniam, President & CEO at FedEx Corporation and CNBC: Challenges and opportunities around supply chain excellence: A conversation with FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam | Sunday, January 14 at 9:30 am – 10:00 am
• Ann Sung Ruckstul, CMO & SVP at Manhattan Associates and Tailored Brands: Unifying the retail supply chain for better visibility, sustainability, and profitability | Sunday, January 14 at 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
• Tony DiPaolo, VP, Retail Solutions at Manhattan Associates and Pacsun: Reinvent yourself with unified commerce | Monday, January 15 at 11:00 am – 11:30 am
• Craig Moore, Vice President, Sales at Koerber Supply Chain Software and Titan Brands: Titan conquers inventory and distribution pain points with agile OMS | Monday, January 15 at 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

#4: ProShip, Inc. | NRF Booth #4248 | Meeting Room #MR6977

ProShip is proud to be a top-tier provider of multi-carrier shipping software solutions for parcel. With high flexibility, strong compliance, unmatched speed, and dedicated support, ProShip helps today’s top retailers face even the toughest parcel shipping challenges including the following:

• High shipping costs and surcharges
• Carrier capacity constraints
• Onboarding new carriers quickly and effectively
• Shipment visibility and actionable parcel analytics
• Expanding omnichannel shipping capabilities

ProShip multi-carrier shipping software has the advanced functionality to empower retailers to take on these challenges and achieve streamlined operations. Our cutting-edge solution has the technology and proven success to deliver positive customer experiences while efficiently managing transportation spend. That’s why nearly 30% of NRF’s Top 100 Retailers who ship parcel trust ProShip.

#5: CIO Party

ProShip will be a co-sponsor at the annual Retail CIO Party for the third year in a row and you don’t want to miss it. This exclusive networking event is invite-only and the perfect time to mingle with the industry’s top technology leaders. And of course, classic hos d’oeuvres and refreshing cocktails will be available for enjoyment by all attending.

The party takes place on Sunday, January 14th from 5:30-7:30 pm. ProShip will be joined by three other co-sponsors: Fluent Commerce, PayPal, and Zipline, as the the only vendors attending the exclusive party. Guests will also have an opportunity to win exciting high-tech prizes through a raffle. If you are a technology leader interested in attending this exclusive event, reach out to Katy Schroedl at kschroedl@proshipinc.com.

#6: Retail NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit

All retailers are invited and encouraged to attend the new NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit at Retail’s Big Show. It is a day-long program that takes place on January 14th, 2024, in the same building as the Expo – the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This event brings together industry leaders, supply chain experts, and experienced retailers to take a deeper look at tactics and strategies to collectively build towards a resilient supply chain. This unique opportunity provides all registrants access to the keynote session, a variety of other insightful sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities.

Bonus: NRF 2024 Attendee Discounts!

Check out all the ways you can connect with us at NRF 2024! And for everyone who hasn’t yet registered to attend NRF in January, we’ve got a special treat for you. Secure your exclusive discount to unlock an extra savings of 20% off on All-Access passes with the promo code: 3738. It’s our way of expressing gratitude for attending the event and ensuring an enjoyable show experience. Stop by to see ProShip in booth #4248 – we look forward to seeing you at NRF 2024!

Can’t make it to NRF this year? Reach out to our team of shipping experts to chat about how ProShip can help you launch your 2024 shipping operations with the right multi-carrier shipping solution.