| Show Organizer (s): | National Association Of Chain Drug Stores |
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| Event Date (s): | Jun 28, 2008 - Jul 01, 2008 |
| Venue: | Location To Be Determined - San Diego, CA |
| Address: | Contact Show Management for Exact Location San Diego CA |
| No. of Exhibitors: | 900 |
| No. of Attendees: | 4,000+ |
| Exhibition Floor Size: (sqm) | 500000 |
| Offical Website of Show: | http://www.nacdsmarketplace.org |
Summary
THe NACDS Marketplace Conference is the premier trade event for Chain Drug Stores, Food-Combos, Mass Merchants and Specialty Retailers. WHO ATTENDS AND WHAT THEY SAY: THE RETAIL ATTENDEES AT MARKETPLACE ARE THE DECISION MAKERS FOR OVER 200 CHAINS, WITH MORE THAN 61,000 RETAIL OUTLETS, AND PURCHASE OVER $300 BILLION IN MERCHANDISE ANNUALLY! "Marketplace is clearly one of the most important events of the year. From interaction between suppliers and retailers to information and education sessions, the meeting is highly focused and always very productive." Al Crossman, Vice President of Merchandising, Eckerd Corporation. Products Exhibited include: Baby Care, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Food & Beverage, General Merchandise (Appliances, Hardware, Jewlery, Toys, etc.), Health Care (OTCs, Vitamins, Supplements, etc.), Home Health Care, Household Products, Personal Care (Bath, Skin & Hair Care, Soap, etc.), Photo/Video and more. "NACDS Marketplace Conference continues to be the premier trade event. Marketplace affords an opportunity to meet with top executives, see niche items and explore opportunities with new suppliers. These opportunities to communicate and interact are well worth the four days we spend at Marketplace." Mary Prince, Divisional VP, Cosmetics, Kmart Corporation. KEY DECISION-MAKERS ATTEND MARKETPLACE! Retail Attendees Include: Senior Executives (41%), Buyers (36%) and Category/Merchandise Managers (23%). Exhibitors Include: Senior Executives (62%), Managers (31%) and Sales Representatives (7%). With a reputation for attracting "The Key" decision-makers, the NACDS Marketplace Conference attracts retail chains and suppliers from around the globe. In 2000, over 150 companies from 32 countries outside of the USA attended Marketplace. In addition to over 61,000 U.S. retail outlets, nearly 13,000 international retail outlets were represented.
General Information
The NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores)Marketplace Conference
Attendee Information
Marketplace is your opportunity to: Interact with senior-level management/decision makers Exchange ideas with peers Resolve trading issues Introduce/review new products Present new merchandising ideas Review promotional opportunities and schedules Find new resources Establish your corporate image/present your complete marketing mix.
Exhibitor Information
The NACDS Marketplace Conference is the largest and most powerful convergence of drug food mass club and value retailing in the United States if not the world. The epicenter for health and beauty aids (HBA) and general merchandise (GM) buying and selling Marketplace represents more than 90 percent of the industry. Bringing together more than 200 retail companies representing 70000 stores with 900 manufacturing companies across 13 major categories it represents approximately $325 billion in annual buying power. In a phrase Marketplace is the lifeblood of the industry.This exhibit and appointment-based show is well attended by both retail and manufacturing senior management. Those involved include sales marketing and merchandising executives category managers buyers and the broker community. They are attracted to Marketplace because it is a one-stop shop. Unlike smaller item focused category shows that don k showcase merchandise and tend to have fragmented participation Marketplace brings together all products and services category by category under a half-mile-long roof. Here retailers have the advantage of being able to compare products programs and pricing groviding exhibitors with a timely and efficient assessment of their impact in the marketplace. This is where new products debut and where merchandising trends take flight. This is where industry leaders make critical decisions. NEW! First-Time exhibitors may participate in the exciting Meet the Market program... two-days of guaranteed pre-scheduled meetings with retailers in their category. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your company in front of many of the top decision-makers in retail!
