St. Louis - April 29-May 2, 2024
Union Station Hotel
We are thrilled to announce an exciting transition for our annual member event. Beginning this spring, we will be gathering at the RIA Summit. The new name reflects the ethos of the show - helping retailers, brands and associate members connect in ways that elevate their businesses.
The RIA Summit is designed for owners, buyers, key staff and brand personnel in the run specialty channel.
Get ready for three programming sessions:
Professional Development
- The future of buying/Inventory management
- Navigating digital marketing in the age of AI
- RIA Product Data Collaborative training
Peer-to-Peer Group Conversations
- Retaining and elevating your superstars - What’s next?
- Cultivating store culture, with an eye toward inclusion
- Improving staff training
Brand-Led Small Group Discussions
- Book more, chase less - futures planning
- How to best partner in the DTC environment
- ‘Hidden runner’ acquisition - they want to shop in your store!
Programming & Schedule Details
Detailed information about professional development programming can be found here. Be sure to learn more about the great content being offered to all attendees.
Attending Brands
Let's get to work.
We will enjoy a new gathering place, the elegant and iconic Union Station Hotel in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
Based on the feedback from The Summit 2023, we needed a larger, more versatile venue to accommodate additional, quieter meeting spaces which were cost-prohibitive in Chicago. This new location will offer opportunities for more programming (including a track for smaller/newer stores), peer-sharing, one-on-one brand conversations, and increased schedule flexibility- all in the spirit of “Your Show, Your Way”.
The Rooms
Relax each night in a comfortable hotel room featuring courtyard or swimming pool views starting at $199 for retailers. The group rate is based on availability and only until 4/5.
The Food
The Union Station Hotel is known for its incredible food offered at multiple, on-site restaurants as well as room service. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily with food options to accommodate all diets.
The venue is located 14 miles from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Train
From the Lambert Airport terminal 1, take the Red Line to Shiloh Scott. Get off at Union Station and walk a quarter of a mile to the Union Station Hotel. Travel time estimate - 45 minutes. Cost $3.
Ride Service
Lyft or Uber services the airport. Travel time estimate – 25 minutes. Cost $30+.
