“NRF Rev will provide retailers with the latest technology and resources to redefine their returns processes, increase customer loyalty and support sustainability initiatives.”
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the annual Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo will become NRF Rev in 2026. The new event will bring together brands, manufacturers and retail industry circularity leaders to learn about the latest strategies and tools around returns and reverse logistics. NRF Rev will be hosted at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City from Jan. 11 – 12, in conjunction with NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York City from Jan. 11 – 13.
“Returns and reverse logistics are an important component of the retail supply chain ecosystem, and consumer preferences around sustainable practices continue to grow,” NRF Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability and Executive Director of the Center for Retail Sustainability Scot Case said. “NRF Rev will provide retailers with the latest technology and resources to redefine their returns processes, increase customer loyalty and support sustainability initiatives.”
The inaugural NRF Rev event will feature a selection of keynote sessions, interactive roundtables, networking events and an expo with the latest reverse logistics technologies and solutions.
Registration for NRF Rev will open Sept. 8. For more information, visit here.
RLA was acquired by NRF in 2023 as part of the organization’s commitment to supporting sustainable practices in the retail industry.
As the leading authority and voice for the retail industry, NRF engages with retailers and other sustainability stakeholders to deliver insights on innovations and sustainability practices within the retail industry and to facilitate collaboration across the industry.
About NRF
The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies. nrf.com
About NRF Rev
NRF Rev (formerly the RLA Conference & Expo) brings the retail returns process to another level — where reverse logistics meets revenue strategy. At NRF Rev, retailers, brands and manufacturers come together as a like-minded community to take in expert insights, explore innovative tools and forge important partnerships that will help drive new strategies in cost savings, profitability and customer satisfaction. nrf.com/events/nrf-rev
