MARKET HAPPENINGS
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ALL SHOW DAYS
YOUR EVENT SCHEDULE
Display | Oprah Daily Editor's Picks
Time: All show hours
Location: TBD
Description: Curated with intention and heart, the Oprah Daily Editor’s Picks spotlights the standout NY NOW products and lifestyle essentials loved by the editors behind Oprah’s trusted brand. From everyday game-changers to feel-good finds, each pick is hand-selected to inspire joy, wellness, and purposeful living—just like Oprah would.
Display | Nelly Rodi Trend Gallery
Time: All show hours
Location: TBD
Description: Discover NellyRodi’s vision for Spring/Summer 2026—a forward-looking exploration of the season’s key trends in color, material, lifestyle, and consumer behavior. Grounded in cultural insight and creative strategy, this presentation offers a rich visual narrative and actionable direction for brands looking to stay ahead. From emerging aesthetics to shifting values, NellyRodi decodes what’s next with clarity and impact.
Display | NY NOW 2025 Awards Gallery
Time: All show hours
Location: TBD
Description: To celebrate the contributions of all our exhibiting brands, NY NOW’s Innovation & Impact Awards recognizes the creativity and ingenuity of select exhibiting brands and gives our community an opportunity to showcase their products.
Stop by the Awards Gallery to see the finalists for our Summer ’25 Market in each category:
- Sustainability & Social Impact
- Trailblazer
- Emerging Brand
SUNDAY
AUGUST 3
YOUR EVENT SCHEDULE
Community Chat | The Content Connection: Making Social Media Work for You | 11:00 am
Moderator: Tanner and Erika Mitchell, Owners of Famous In Oregon
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Date: Sunday, August 3
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: Get ready to level up your social media game with dynamic duo of Tanner and Erika, the creative minds behind one of today’s most beloved plant and lifestyle brands—and the owners of Famous In Oregon. In this high-energy, interactive session, they’ll break down their approach to building an engaged online community, sharing how they use storytelling, video strategy, and authenticity to grow a brand that truly connects. With live Q&A woven throughout, this is your chance to ask real questions and get real answers. Come equipped with your questions and walk away with fresh ideas, actionable tips, and the confidence to grow your brand with purpose, personality, and heart.
Community Chat | The Luxury Experience Edit: Story, Space & the Future of Selling | 1:00 pm
Moderator: Simone Waldron
Panelists: TBD
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Date: Sunday, August 3
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: Retail is entering its editorial era—where what you sell matters, but how you sell it matters more. In this conversation, three visionary retailers share how they’re redefining luxury through immersive experiences, aesthetic storytelling, and creative collaborations. From scent to supper, discover how rethinking your space can build deeper customer loyalty, spark community, and position your brand for the future of selling.
Tour | Artisan Voices: A Global Discovery Tour | 2:00 pm
Guide: Helen Joffe
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Date: Sunday, August 3
Location: TBD
Description: Step into a world where craft meets consciousness. Join retail strategist Helen Joffe for a curated walking tour of NY NOW’s Rising Artisans section—a global showcase of emerging makers and sustainable designers. In this immersive hour, you’ll meet visionary artisans, hear their stories, and see how purpose-driven design is shaping the future of retail.
Your journey continues with a walk through NY NOW’s International Pavilions, where country-specific showcases offer a glimpse into global craftsmanship, culture, and tradition.
This tour is your invitation to connect with makers redefining what it means to buy with intention—and to discover distinctive pieces that will transform your assortment while supporting artisan communities around the world.
MONDAY
AUGUST 4
YOUR EVENT SCHEDULE
Community Chat | Ask the Experts: Fresh Insights. Real Talk. Retail Ready. | 9:00 am
Moderator: Crystal Vilkaitis, Founder of Rooted in Retail
Panelists: TBD
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Date: Monday, August 4
Location: Booth 1661
Description: Join us for Ask the Experts, an exciting new series where top minds from across the NY NOW community share straight-to-the-point insights on what’s shaping the retail and brand landscape right now. From trend forecasting and visual merchandising to digital marketing, sourcing, AI, and in-store innovation—our experts are here to answer the questions you’re really asking.
Each session brings together trusted voices from our most impactful programs to deliver candid advice, actionable takeaways, and forward-thinking ideas tailored to both retailers and brands. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your strategy, discover new tools, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this is where it happens. No fluff. Just experts, your questions, and smart solutions.
Boutique Hub Session | KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS: Creating your scorecard for success and profit using the Boutique Hub's 6-Layers of Retail. | 11:00 am
Moderator: Dane Cohen
Panelists: TBD
Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Date: Monday, August 4
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: TBD
Community Chat | AI Now: Real Strategies for Retail Success | 1:00 pm
Moderator: Crystal Vilkaitis
Panelists: Lindsey Peterson – Head of Beauty @ Ground AI
Other panelists TBD
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Date: Monday, August 4
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future—it’s a tool retailers and brands are using right now to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and market more efficiently. In this expert-led session, Crystal Vilkaitis brings together industry leaders who are actively using AI in their businesses. Whether you’re focused on e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or digital marketing, this conversation will unpack what’s working, what to avoid, and how to get started. Bring your questions and curiosity—this is your opportunity to demystify AI and gain real-world insights you can put to work.
Fireside Chat | NellyRodi Trend Presentation | 3:30 pm
Moderator: Jacqueline Rumohr
Time: 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Date: Monday, August 4
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: Step into the future of fashion with NellyRodi’s freshly released Spring/Summer 2026 Trend Presentation, now happening live this market.
As the global authority in creative intelligence and brand strategy, NellyRodi unveils a bold, data-driven vision for SS26—offering exclusive insights into the colors, materials, cultural shifts, and consumer behaviors that will shape the season’s creative landscape. Whether you’re designing collections, shaping product narratives, or aligning your brand with tomorrow’s desires, this is the presentation that sets the pace.
TUESDAY
AUGUST 5
YOUR EVENT SCHEDULE
Community Chat | Ask the Experts: Fresh Insights. Real Talk. Retail Ready. | 9:00 am
Moderator: Crystal Vilkaitis
Panelists: TBD
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 am
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Location: Booth 1661
Description: Join us for Ask the Experts, an exciting new series where top minds from across the NY NOW community share straight-to-the-point insights on what’s shaping the retail and brand landscape right now. From trend forecasting and visual merchandising to digital marketing, sourcing, AI, and in-store innovation—our experts are here to answer the questions you’re really asking.
Each session brings together trusted voices from our most impactful programs to deliver candid advice, actionable takeaways, and forward-thinking ideas tailored to both retailers and brands. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your strategy, discover new tools, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this is where it happens. No fluff. Just experts, your questions, and smart solutions.
Fireside Chat | Finding Your Shoppers: Unlocking the Full Power of Digital Marketing | 1:00 pm
Moderator: Chelsea Gladden, CEO of Everything Branding
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Location: Live Content – Booth 946
Description: With 2.7 billion online shoppers worldwide and 13.7 million online stores in the U.S. alone, standing out is no small feat. Discover how to maximize your digital footprint by effectively using marketing channels that complement each other to reach your consumers.