‍Simplified Scheduling will amplify the ‘Your Show Your Way’ theme - 2025 changes include the move away from using an online app to schedule time with brands. Instead, the Summit will feature traditional trade show scheduling opportunities, where retailers and brands can set their own appointments for whatever times and duration they mutually agree to.

Invitation Only: The Summit will retain its ‘boutique’ style featuring the top 22 brands in the channel and a limit to the number of stores, allowing for a smaller, intimate environment that fosters higher levels of connection for all attendees.

‍Brand Meeting and Top to Top Scheduling: While store buyers are busy reviewing product lines, store owners and key staffers will be able to schedule time directly with brand execs for brand business sessions and the Summit’s popular ‘Top to Top’ meetings.

Programming sessions: The RIA will offer programming designed to address the high level topics that can both impact and improve business. Attendees will walk away from the 2025 RIA Summit with actionable, progressive ideas about how to move their businesses forward.

The RIA will reprise last year’s New Store Track and includes:

• Mentoring from established stores

• A new store Mastermind group

• Build relationships with dinner date matching and other social opportunities

When: Mon, April 28 - Thur, May 1, 2025

Where:Atlanta, Georgia - Westin Buckhead