The luxury trade show is bringing in executives and brands throughout the sector ahead of its debut next year in the United Arab Emirates.
Although growth in the global luxury market has recently slowed, the Middle East is one of the few regionsexpected to see expansion in 2025, according to a report from McKinsey.
Shoptalk Luxe is poised to take advantage of that growth and said it anticipates further expansion in the region over the next several years, per a January release.
“Building on this momentum, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself to unlock the immense potential of its luxury retail market by capitalising on its strategic location between East and West and status as a premier destination for culture, tourism, and investment,” Shoptalk Luxe said in its January release.
With the creation of its advisory board, the event hopes to harness the name recognition power of some of the sector’s “most iconic and innovative luxury and premium brands,” per the release.
Nine board members were announced Wednesday:
“From our incredible Advisory Board to our groundbreaking Launch Partners, the industry’s enthusiasm has been phenomenal,” Sophie Wawro, president of Shoptalk, said in Wednesday’s release. “This momentum shows that the appetite for premium retail innovation, cross-industry collaboration, and creating transformative experiences is stronger than ever.”
Shoptalk was founded in 2015 and acquired in 2019 by Hyve Group. It currently hosts retail and grocery trade events in Las Vegas and Chicago as well as one in Barcelona, Spain.
Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the location of Shoptalk Luxe.
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The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.