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NRF Retail's Big Show 2027Dates, Tickets, Venue & Verdict

Jan 10–12, 2027 · New York City, United States

NRF 2027 Retail's Big Show official banner
NRF 2027: Retail's Big Show, January 10-12 in New York. Image: NRF.

The Largest Retail Event in the World

NRF 2027: Retail's Big Show runs January 10-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The official site says it brings more than 41,000 retail industry professionals, with exhibitors reaching decision-makers from 100+ countries.

Dates
Jan 10–12, 2027
Venue
Javits Center, New York City, United States
Attendees
41,000+
Tickets
All-Access from $1,100 (retail members); Retail Expo pass free until Dec 30
Official site

2027 adds program days around the main show: Commerce Media Saturday, Supply Chain Sunday and AI Monday (the AiR Summit & Soirée), plus a Reverse Logistics Pavilion, the NRF Innovators Showcase, a Startup Hub and an AI Stage.

Retailers who register by October 2, 2026 save $300 on a Retail All-Access pass, and the Retail Expo pass is free until December 30.

Our verdict

Same calculus as every year: enormous, enterprise-heavy, worth it for retail media and in-store tech. Lean DTC teams get more from eTail West.

NRF 2027 Pass Prices.

From the official registration page:

PassRetail membersRetail non-members
All-Access, early (by Oct 2, 2026)$1,100$2,100
All-Access, advance (by Nov 19)$1,200$2,200
All-Access, last chance (by Jan 7, 2027)$1,300$2,300
All-Access, standard$1,400$2,400
Retail Expo passFree until Dec 30, then $100Free until Dec 30, then $100
Retail team All-Access (per person)$900 (5-9) / $750 (10+)$1,500 (5-9) / $1,250 (10+)
  • Non-retailers pay more: All-Access $2,600 for members (5 per company) and $3,800 for non-members (2 per company); Expo passes $2,000-$3,500.
  • All-Access covers keynotes, featured sessions, the AI Stage, Ask the Speaker, Exhibitor Big Ideas, the expo and the opening party.
  • Add-ons: Commerce Media Saturday $495; Supply Chain Sunday, AI Monday and Retail's Big Dance Party free; expo tours $150; store tours $180.
NRF 2027 Retail's Big Show official website: January 10-12, 2027, Javits Center
The NRF 2027 homepage. Screenshot: nrfbigshow.nrf.com, captured September 2026.

Who NRF Is For.

  • Retail and omnichannel leaders working on retail media, POS, supply chain and in-store tech.
  • DTC brands moving into physical retail: the free Retail Expo pass makes the floor cheap to walk.
  • Vendors selling to retailers: expensive to attend as a non-retailer, but it's where the buyers are.
  • Lean DTC teams focused on paid acquisition get more from Shoptalk or eTail.

Photos From Past NRF Retail's Big Show Editions.

NRF Retail's Big Show expo entrance at the Javits CenterNRF Retail's Big Show panel sessionNRF Retail's Big Show 2026 speaker

Photos: NRF, from the official Retail's Big Show site (2024-2026 editions).

What Attendees Are Saying.

We couldn't find independent attendee reviews of NRF's Big Show to quote; NRF has no Trustpilot page for the event.

Past Editions.

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NRF Retail's Big Show FAQ.

When is NRF 2027?

January 10-12, 2027 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

How much is an NRF 2027 pass?

Retail All-Access starts at $1,100 for NRF members and $2,100 for non-members if you register by October 2, 2026, rising to $1,400 and $2,400. The Retail Expo pass is free until December 30.

Is NRF free for retailers?

The Retail Expo pass is free if you register by December 30, 2026, then $100. Full-access passes are paid.

What's new at NRF 2027?

Commerce Media Saturday, Supply Chain Sunday, AI Monday, a Reverse Logistics Pavilion, the NRF Innovators Showcase, a Startup Hub and an AI Stage.

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