Inside NRF: Retail's BIG Show 2010

Strong Signs Of Economic Recovery Come Out Of NRF 2010

One of the most often-asked questions posed to me while at the NRF Big Show 2010 was, “What’s the big news from the show?” In years past, my answer may have included new products being released that could change the landscape of retail. As day one of the 2010 show kicked off, last year’s NRF was still fresh in my mind: slow floor traffic, a lack of new products planned for 2009, and a state of near-depression from those manufacturers I spoke with. New York is always cold and grey in January for NRF, but last year seemed a little darker.