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The show goes on for most groups despite COVID surge

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