Name: Shoptalk
Start: 2027-03-22
End: 2027-03-24
Location: Mandalay Bay

Event overview

Overview

Shoptalk Spring 2027 is a premier event for the retail and consumer innovation sectors, taking place from March 22 to 24 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The event gathers industry leaders to discuss trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of retail.

TL;DR

1Dates and Venue: Shoptalk Spring 2027 runs March 22-24 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA.
2Scale and Focus: The event is a key gathering for over 10,000 retail professionals and innovators.
3Organiser: Hosted by Hyve Group, Shoptalk is a leading platform for retail insights.
4Buyer Authority: Attendees include top executives from major retail and consumer brands.
5Entry: Registration is available online with various ticket options, including free passes for qualifying retailers.

Why visit

Attending Shoptalk Spring offers unparalleled opportunities for networking with industry leaders, discovering the latest innovations, and gaining insights into future trends that can shape your business strategy. Dates and Venue: Shoptalk Spring 2027 runs March 22-24 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA. Buyer Authority: Attendees include top executives from major retail and consumer brands.

Why exhibit

Exhibiting at Shoptalk Spring allows brands to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience of decision-makers, enhancing visibility and fostering valuable connections within the retail ecosystem. Organiser: Hosted by Hyve Group, Shoptalk is a leading platform for retail insights. Buyer Authority: Attendees include top executives from major retail and consumer brands.

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Retail executives and decision-makers

Brand managers and marketing professionals

E-commerce specialists and digital strategists

Supply chain and logistics leaders

Technology providers and innovators

Investors and venture capitalists

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Retail technology companies

Consumer goods manufacturers

E-commerce platforms and solutions

Marketing and advertising agencies

Logistics and supply chain providers

Financial and investment firms

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Retail technology solutions and platforms

Consumer electronics and gadgets

E-commerce tools and services

Marketing and advertising technologies

Supply chain and logistics solutions

Sustainable and eco-friendly products

Location & Facilities

Venue

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Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas, USA

Attend

Entry & tickets

Free registration

General Attendees
Discounted ticket for solution providers and agencies.
$3,245.00

Ticket info

Ticket notes

Visit the registration page for details on ticket types and pricing.

Who runs the show

Organisers

Hyve Group

Website

What's on

Programme

Keynote

Event days

10:00–11:20

Typical time

Official agenda

This agenda is still being finalised. Check the official agenda for the latest sessions.

Monday, Mar 22, 2027

10:00 – 10:10

Welcome To Shoptalk Opening Remarks & State of Retail

Keynote

Mainstage

10:10 – 10:30

Keynote Session Mastering Customer Experience

Keynote

Mainstage

10:30 – 10:50

Keynote Session: Operational Excellence

Keynote

Mainstage

10:50 – 11:10

Keynote Session Retail In The Age Of AI

Keynote

Mainstage

11:10 – 11:20

Shoptalk 2027 - Day 1 A Virtual Store Tour

Keynote

Mainstage

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Visitors

1,600

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Visitor total from organiser recap language in captured sources. The most recent edition recorded 1,600+ visitors. Shoptalk Spring 2027 is a premier event for the retail and consumer innovation sectors, taking place from March 22 to 24 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The event gathers industry leaders to discuss trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of retail. Shoptalk Spring is crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of retail, featuring insights.

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Visitors typically include Retail executives and decision-makers, Brand managers and marketing professionals, E-commerce specialists and digital strategists, Supply chain and logistics leaders. Dates and Venue: Shoptalk Spring 2027 runs March 22-24 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA. Scale and Focus: The event is a key gathering for over 10,000 retail professionals and innovators. Organiser: Hosted by Hyve Group, Shoptalk is a leading platform for retail insights. Buyer Authority: Attendees include top executives.

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

North America — United States (Las Vegas, Nevada). Shoptalk is the anchor US gathering for retail and ecommerce innovation, pulling buying teams from national retail chains, DTC and consumer brands, marketplaces and global technology vendors, with a companion European edition in Barcelona rounding out the calendar.

Why it matters

Attending Shoptalk on 2027-03-22 to 2027-03-24 in Las Vegas lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Digital buyer journeys

What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Sustainability in procurement

What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Automation and labour efficiency

What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Regional supply-chain resilience

What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Hybrid engagement models

What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.

Retail and ecommerce innovation circuit

Lock flights and Mandalay Bay-area rooms 8–12 weeks ahead for the March edition; peer events cluster in January (New York and Las Vegas) and June (Barcelona).

Shoptalk sits at the centre of a year-round retail technology calendar: buyers pair the March Las Vegas edition with January's NRF Big Show and CES, the Barcelona European edition in June, and autumn commerce events to compare platforms, pricing and regional service coverage.

Pre-show

Confirm exhibitor meetings, hosted retailer sessions and product demos for Shoptalk Spring.

Show week

Exhibit-floor walk-throughs, keynotes, matchmaking meetings and supplier negotiations at Mandalay Bay.

Peer events on the 2027 retail and commerce calendar; dates and venues as published by each organiser.

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · USD

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

LAS

Harry Reid International

Harry Reid International is the main gateway; rideshare pickup zones are signed at each terminal.

~8 mi (13 km)

to venue

15–25 min off-peak

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Upscale 4-5 star and on-site

Midscale 3-star near the venue

Midscale 3-star airport and suburban

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

taxi

Estimated costUSD 22–35 metered fare plus airport fee

Best forHarry Reid International (LAS) to Mandalay Bay

10–15 min off-peak for the four-mile run; taxi ranks are outside Terminals 1 and 3 baggage claim, with a USD 2 airport departure charge added to the meter.

rideshare

Estimated costUSD 18–32 depending on demand

Best forLAS to Mandalay Bay (Uber and Lyft)

Pickups are on Terminal 1 Level 2 and Terminal 3 Level 1; expect surge pricing as Shoptalk delegate flights land Sunday evening and Monday morning.

shuttle

Estimated costUSD 12–20 per person one way

Best forShared-ride and resort shuttle, LAS to Strip hotels

Shared-ride shuttles depart the Terminal 1 zero level and Terminal 3 west exit and drop at the Mandalay Bay resort entrance; book the return leg on arrival to secure a show-week slot.

bus

Estimated costUSD 4 for a 2-hour pass; USD 8 for a 24-hour pass

Best forRTC Transit Deuce on the Strip and Route 108 (Paradise Road)

The Deuce runs 24/7 along Las Vegas Boulevard between Mandalay Bay and downtown, while Route 108 links the airport to the Strip and Convention Center; buy passes in the rideRTC app or with exact change.

tram

Estimated costFree

Best forFree tram: Mandalay Bay – Luxor – Excalibur

Complimentary air-conditioned tram linking the three south-Strip resorts, running roughly 09:00–22:30; use it to reach Excalibur's taxi and rideshare ranks or to walk north toward T-Mobile Arena.

rental_car

Estimated costUSD 45–90 per day plus parking

Best forLAS Rent-a-Car Center to Mandalay Bay

All major rental brands are consolidated at the Rent-a-Car Center, reached by a 24-hour shuttle from both terminals; Mandalay Bay charges daily resort parking, so self-parking adds roughly USD 20–30 per day.

walking

Estimated costFree

Best forMandalay Bay to Luxor, Excalibur and T-Mobile Arena

Pedestrian bridges and the south-Strip corridor connect Mandalay Bay to neighbouring resorts in 10–15 minutes; evenings are the most comfortable window for walking in March.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa not required

ATA Carnet: check with organiser

Weather

March is one of the most comfortable months in Las Vegas: daytime highs average 22–24°C (72–76°F) while evenings cool to 9–11°C (48–52°F), so a light jacket or knit is worth carrying between the convention halls and the Strip. Rain is rare — typically only two or three wet days across the month with around 10 mm of precipitation — but spring desert winds can gust along the resort corridor and through open venue walkways. Pack layered business-casual clothing, comfortable walking shoes for the long convention-centre halls, and sunglasses, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle for daytime breaks in the dry desert air.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Tipping and resort charges

Tipping is expected in Las Vegas: 18–20% at restaurants, USD 1–2 per drink at bars, USD 2–5 per bag for hotel porters and USD 3–5 per day for housekeeping, with 15–20% customary for taxi and rideshare drivers. Many resort bills add a daily facility fee plus 8.375% Nevada sales tax on food, drink and retail.

Business dress on the show floor

Shoptalk runs business casual — chinos or dark jeans with a blazer are standard, and comfortable footwear matters given the size of Mandalay Bay's halls. Evening receptions are resort-smart rather than formal, so a jacket for cool March nights covers most invitations.

Meeting etiquette and show-floor customs

Business cards or a LinkedIn QR code are the standard exchange at booths, meetings start on time and schedules are tight, so leave 10–15 minutes to move between halls. Alcohol is served throughout the resort, but drinking on the exhibit floor is limited to designated evening events, and cash is rarely needed thanks to near-universal card and mobile payment.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: LAS

Captured searches for 22 Mar 2027 show nonstop New York JFK-LAS at about 5 hr 56 min and nonstop London Heathrow-LAS at about 10 hr 45 min with British Airways/American. Routings from Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney connect through US hubs. Google flagged New York fares as currently high, with the cheapest booking window shown around 5 Dec to 5 Mar.

Visa

International visitors need US entry authorisation before travelling to Las Vegas. Travellers from Visa Waiver Program countries — the UK, Ireland, most of the EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Singapore among them — apply online for ESTA, which costs USD 21, is usually approved within 72 hours and remains valid for two years for multiple entries of up to 90 days. All other nationalities require a B-1 business visitor visa from a US embassy or consulate; the MRV fee is USD 185 and interview waiting times range from a few weeks to several months, so apply three to six months ahead. Canadian citizens generally enter for business without a visa. Carry your Shoptalk registration confirmation, hotel booking and return itinerary for the port-of-entry interview, and note that ESTA and B-1 holders may not take paid employment in the United States.

Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

Hotels

Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

Check-in (recommended)

2027-03-22

Check-out (recommended)

2027-03-24

upscale 4 5 star and on site

midscale 3 star near the venue

midscale 3 star airport and suburban

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Harry Reid International (LAS): 15–25 min off-peak. Allow road or rail time to Mandalay Bay; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Mandalay Bay: {'name': 'Mandalay Bay', 'stars': '5', 'rating': 4.4, 'area': 'On site at Mandalay Bay Convention Center', 'notes': 'Venue-linked resort; capture showed it as the 5-star anchor with 113 nearby properties. Rate not captured.', 'source_url': 'https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20near%20Mandalay%20Bay%2C%20Las%20Vegas%2C%20USA&checkin=2027-03-22&checkout=2027-03-24&gl=US&hl=en&curr=USD'}, {'name': 'The ENGLiSH Hotel, Las Vegas, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Las Vegas; confirm local availability before travel.

Public transit: RTC Transit serves the resort corridor: the Deuce runs 24 hours a day along Las Vegas Boulevard between Mandalay Bay and downtown, with 2-hour passes around USD 4 and 24-hour passes around USD 8, while Route 108 (Paradise Road) links Harry Reid International Airport to the Strip and the Convention Center. A free tram connects Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur — handy for reaching the Excalibur taxi and rideshare ranks or walking north to T-Mobile Arena. The Las Vegas Monorail does not reach the south Strip, so from Mandalay Bay use the Deuce or the tram to reach Convention Center, Wynn and Sahara stations. Allow 20–35 minutes for Strip journeys during show-week traffic and keep a contactless card or the RTC app ready for fares.

Parking: On-site parking is available at Mandalay Bay; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: March 2027

Temperature: Daytime highs 22–24°C (72–76°F) with overnight lows of 9–11°C (48–52°F) during Shoptalk week in March.

Seasonality: Late-winter dry season in the Mojave Desert: roughly 10 mm of rain across two or three wet days in March, with clear skies dominating and occasional gusty winds along the Strip.

Packing: Pack light, layered business-casual clothing with a jacket or knit for cool evenings, comfortable walking shoes for Mandalay Bay's long halls, sunglasses, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle for the dry desert air.

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: Monday 22 March 2027 (Day 1)

Day 1 carries the heaviest Mainstage programme of the 2027 edition — the Welcome to Shoptalk opening remarks and State of Retail address plus three back-to-back keynotes on customer experience, operational excellence and retail in the age of AI between 10:00 and 11:10 — and the exhibit floor opens at full strength the same morning, so buyers can combine the highest-value content with first-day supplier meetings before appointment diaries fill. Mid-week days remain strong for track sessions and hosted meetings, while the closing afternoon sees exhibitors packing down and senior buyers travelling home.

Confirm passport validity and US entry status (visa or ESTA where eligible) for all travellers. — Check requirements for your nationality early; appointment slots for US visas can be limited before the 22-24 March 2027 show.

Book flights into Harry Reid International (LAS), Las Vegas. — Nonstop New York JFK-LAS runs about 5 hr 56 min and nonstop London Heathrow-LAS about 10 hr 45 min; routes from Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney connect through US hubs.

Reserve a hotel near Mandalay Bay. — Strip, Stadium District, airport-corridor and Henderson/Green Valley 3-4 star properties were priced for 22-24 March 2027; book refundable rates in peak convention season.

Complete online registration and confirm your delegate badge. — Register through the official Shoptalk site at shoptalk.com and save the confirmation email plus QR code for on-site collection.

Download the programme and shortlist sessions and stages. — Map keynote times against your meeting schedule and leave buffer time for moving between Mandalay Bay halls.

Request B2B meetings with exhibitors, sponsors and platform vendors. — Send meeting requests with your buying priorities and team remit so suppliers can prepare the right specialists.

Arrange airport transfer from LAS to your hotel. — Taxi and rideshare run roughly USD 25-45 and 15-25 min off-peak to Mandalay Bay; rideshare pickup zones are signed at each terminal.

Sort travel insurance, expense approvals and meeting documents. — Carry printed and digital copies of contracts, requirement briefs and vendor shortlists for on-site discussions.

Reconfirm hotel check-in 22 March, check-out 24 March and any loyalty or billing details. — Confirm late arrival procedures if your flight lands in the evening before your first session.

Pack business casual attire, chargers, business cards and comfortable walking shoes. — Mandalay Bay involves long walking distances between halls, session rooms and the exhibition floor.

Fly into Las Vegas, transfer to the hotel and collect your badge. — Collect at the Mandalay Bay registration desk before the first keynote; keep photo ID with you for badge issue.

Networking spots

Mandalay Bay Convention Center exhibit hall

The main commercial floor where retail and brand buying teams meet platform, payments and logistics vendors; busiest between 11:30 and 16:00.

Shoptalk hosted meeting and matchmaking zones

Pre-scheduled retailer–technology meetings take place in dedicated zones, making them the most efficient place to hold structured 20-minute conversations.

Mandalay Bay pool deck and restaurant row

The resort's restaurants, bars and pool deck host informal evening conversations between attendees from the same hotel, with the Foundation Room and Border Grill among the established meeting points.

Budget

Costs & budget

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Estimated total$150.00

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Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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visitor · General Attendees

USD 3245 / per person

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Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status	As of
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Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

QUESTION 1 OF 6

What is your primary role?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Retail, ecommerce and brand digital teams plus technology buyers evaluating store, payment, fulfilment and personalisation platforms for 2027 budgets.

Min. budget

$3,545.00

Timeline

6-8 weeks for flights, Strip hotel rooms and delegate registration ahead of 22-24 March 2027.

Risks

March is peak Las Vegas convention season so Strip room rates rise early; lock refundable rates.

Long-haul routes from Europe, the Gulf, Asia and Oceania should be booked 2-3 months out.

exhibit

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Retail technology vendors, commerce platform providers, payments, logistics and agency partners selling to retail and brand decision makers.

Min. budget

$15,952.00

Timeline

12-16 weeks for stand booking, design approval, freight and staff travel with organiser Hyve Group.

Risks

Exhibit space and sponsorship inventory at Mandalay Bay is limited and allocated early.

Build-up, power and freight slots must be booked through organiser service forms to avoid on-site delays.

skip

Assess how this option fits your objectives.

Best for

Teams with no US travel budget or retail commerce remit this cycle; follow announcements from the 2028 edition instead.

Timeline

No lead time required; monitor the official Shoptalk site for future dates.

Risks

Skipping forfeits early access to platform launches and pre-scheduled buyer meetings.

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Gallery

Photos

Official imagery from Shoptalk

FAQs & glossary

Answers

Glossary

DTC: Direct-to-consumer: brands selling straight to shoppers through their own sites, apps and stores rather than through wholesale retail partners.
BOPIS: Buy online, pick up in store: an order fulfilled at a physical store, a common omnichannel use case discussed by retail operations teams.
OMS: Order management system: software that routes, tracks and fulfils orders across stores, warehouses and drop-ship suppliers.
POS: Point of sale: the in-store checkout hardware and software that captures transactions and increasingly feeds customer data.
CRM: Customer relationship management: the system of record for customer profiles, service history and marketing contact data.
CDP: Customer data platform: a system that unifies first-party customer data from multiple sources to power personalisation and targeting.
SKU: Stock keeping unit: the unique code identifying a specific product variant by size, colour or pack for inventory and assortment planning.
WMS: Warehouse management system: software controlling stock locations, picking and dispatch inside a distribution centre.
ROAS: Return on ad spend: revenue generated per unit of advertising spend, a core metric for retail media and performance marketing teams.
Shell scheme: A standard modular stand package supplied by the organiser with walls, floor covering and fascia, used by exhibitors who do not build a custom booth.
Pavilion: A grouped area of the exhibition floor where companies from one country, category or supplier community exhibit together under a shared brand.

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Publishers

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