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7/8/2025
NY NOW will host a robust schedule of educational events and industry-focused sessions during its Summer 2025 Market, taking place August 3–5 at the Javits Center in New York City. The Market Happenings series will feature thought leaders across the retail, branding, sourcing, and technology sectors, offering attendees insights into retail trends, consumer preferences, digital marketing, and the evolving role of AI.
“NY NOW is renowned for bringing together the best and brightest to share the latest on everything that impacts many aspects of specialty retail and across all sectors that are the focus of this one-of-a-kind trade event,” said Matthew Mathiasen, Show Director of NY NOW. “And the programming scheduled for our Market Happenings at this summer’s show is sure to not disappoint and is tailored specifically to be on trend for helping both buyers and suppliers drive the future success of their business.”
Key Highlights of Market Happenings
Displays Available All Three Days
- Oprah Daily Editor’s Picks – A curated selection of featured products favored by the editors of Oprah Daily.
- NellyRodi Trend Gallery – Strategic consultancy NellyRodi will share its Spring/Summer 2026 outlook covering materials, color, lifestyle shifts, and consumer insights.
- NY NOW 2025 Awards Gallery – Finalists in the categories of Sustainability & Social Impact, Trailblazer, and Emerging Brand will be on view, with a “People’s Choice” vote open to all attendees.
Ongoing Experiences
Attendees can also enjoy interactive activities such as DIY workshops, food and beverage sampling stations, tarot readings, live painting, and relaxation lounges.
Sunday, August 3
- 11:00 AM | Community Chat: The Content Connection
Tanner and Erika Mitchell of Famous in Oregon will share strategies for building online communities through storytelling and video. - 12:00 PM | Demonstration: Unlocking Unified Commerce with Shopify POS
Shopify experts will present tools for integrating online and offline operations. - 1:00 PM | Community Chat: The Luxury Experience Edit
A panel discussion on creating customer-centered, experience-driven retail environments. - 2:00 PM | Guided Tour: The Artisan’s Path
Led by strategist Helen Joffe, this tour explores NY NOW’s Rising Artisans and International Pavilions. - 2:15 PM | Fireside Chat: Finding Your Shoppers
Chelsea Gladden of Everything Branding shares cross-platform marketing strategies. - 3:30 PM | Fireside Chat: The Every Channel Marketing Strategy
Nick McHenry of OneShop outlines how to link social, email, and SMS for measurable results. - 4:00 PM | Happy Hour: Game Time Happy Hour
Hosted by DesignWorks Collective and partners in the Gift & Lifestyle neighborhood.
Monday, August 4
- 9:00 AM | Community Chat: Ask the Experts
Moderated by Crystal Vilkaitis of Rooted in Retail, this panel shares insights on trends, merchandising, sourcing, and AI. - 11:00 AM | Community Chat: Knowing Your Numbers
Dane Cohen from Boutique Hub will present a framework for tracking profitability through retail metrics. - 1:00 PM | Community Chat: AI Now
Retailers using AI in operations will share practical applications and results. - 2:15 PM | Fireside Chat: How Retail Trailblazers Scale
Experts from Shopify and NetSuite will examine how brands are scaling with unified commerce solutions. - 3:30 PM | Fireside Chat: NellyRodi Trend Presentation
Jacqueline Rumohr will provide an in-depth look at Spring/Summer 2026 consumer behavior and creative trends. - 4:00 PM | Happy Hour: Summer Celebration
Hosted by Cozy Earth and JK Adams, featuring seasonal tablescapes, cocktails, and product showcases.
Tuesday, August 5
- 11:00 AM | Community Chat: Accessories & Handbags for Modern Retailers
A discussion on evolving accessory trends and consumer-driven assortment strategies. - 1:15 PM | Fireside Chat: More Margin, Less Mayhem
Cathy Donovan Wagner offers tactics for managing costs, improving buying decisions, and protecting retail margins.
For more details or to register for the Summer 2025 Market, visit www.nynow.com.
About NY NOW
Powered by Emerald Expositions, NY NOW is the leading gift, home, and accessories wholesale trade show in New York City, where brands, buyers, and designers come twice per year to make the game-changing connections that supercharge their businesses. NY NOW and online wholesale marketplace partner, Bulletin, connects 5,000+ independent brands with 50,000+ U.S. and international buyers from independent stores, museums, department stores, bookstores, galleries, general gift shops, art & entertainment venues and more.
With three core sections across 35+ product categories, NY NOW encompasses home décor and tableware, gifts, accessories, jewelry, and more. The show embraces the unrivaled thrill of in-person connection and discovery, alongside NY NOW Online, the integrated wholesale platform for year-round ordering.
About Emerald
Emerald Holding, Inc. is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, empowering businesses year-round by expanding meaningful connections, developing influential content, and delivering powerful commerce-driven solutions. The company operates a curated portfolio of B2B events, conferences, and marketplaces across leading industries. For more information, visit www.emeraldx.com.
