The show goes on for most groups despite COVID surge
- January 21, 2022 |
- Walt Williams
NRF CEO Matthew Shay (left) and Mike George, former CEO of Qurate Retail, Jan. 16 at Retail's Big Show in New York City.Photo by Ian Wagreich / © Ian Wagreich PhotographyRise in U.S. cases leads to several associations canceling upcoming events, but others press on with safety precautions in placeThe 2022 events season got off to a rocky start in January, with several associations canceling upcoming conventions and trade shows due to a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and some early shows seeing many high-profile pullouts.Still, cancellations were the exception rather than the norm. The National Retail Federation, Consumer Technology Association and National Shooting Sports… Read More