Virginia Retail Matters

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration/Networking

12:00 PM - 2:00PM: Lunch/Presentation 

This exciting new event will bring together retailers, industry experts, and forward-thinking professionals to delve into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the retail sector in Virginia.

About

This two-hour luncheon will include a presentation of an in-depth retail study commissioned by Retail Alliance and conducted by Main Street America. The study analyzed current sales statistics and retail trends, blending them with national and state findings from their Small Business Survey of micro and small brick-and-mortar retailers across the U.S, to provide an in-depth look at the State of Retail in the U.S. and, in particular, Virginia.

In addition to the research results, we will also present the 2024 Outlook on Virginia legislation that impacts the retail sector.

The event will be held at the close of the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) Fall Conference, being held at the Renaissance, Portsmouth.

Guest Speakers 

Industry experts including Matt Wagner, Chief Program Officer at Main Street America, expert lobbyists from Virginia Retail Federation, and leadership from Retail Alliance.

Hotel Reservations

Please click here to reserve a room at the Renaissance Hotel. The link provided will offer 10-15% discount for a room. To book via phone, please call Central Reservations at 1-888-839-1775 and ask for the "social rate discount."