Retail Expo Tokyo 2026

Retail Expo Tokyo 2026

Welcoming over 10,000 visitors, RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026 will be held in conjunction with the convention. The exhibition will feature three themed zones highlighting initiatives that address common challenges in the retail industry, as well as cutting-edge technologies. It offers a valuable opportunity for attendees to explore future business models and expand their professional networks. The exhibition is open to all registered convention participants. Those not attending the convention may also join free of charge with advance registration.

Retail Expo Tokyo 2026
Retail Expo Tokyo 2026
Title
RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026
Dates
Thursday, October 8 – Friday, October 9, 2026
Venue
Hall E, Tokyo International Forum
Organizers
Japan Retailers Association (JRA)
Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA)
Exhibition Scale
40 companies, 170 booths
Entrance fee
Free
Expected Attendees
 
  1. Convention attendees (From the 18 countries and regions participating in the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations)
  2. Professionals from the following departments in retail, distribution, and consumer goods manufacturing companies:
  • Executives and senior management
  • Corporate planning
  • Public relations
  • Information systems and IT
  • Procurement
  • Equipment and facility management
  • Product development
  • Marketing
  • Sales promotion
  • Logistics and supply chain
  • Sustainability
  • Cost management
  • Human resources
  • Inventory control
  • Digital transformation (DX)
  • Diversity and inclusion

Cutting-edge Retailers and Distribution Zone

  1. Japanese Retailers
    supermarkets, convenience stores, department stores, specialty stores, drug stores, home centers, online sales, etc.
  2. Asia-Pacific Retailers
    retail in the Asia-Pacific region with plans to expand/develop overseas, including into Japan)
  3. Activities of manufacturers,wholesalers, and industry associations

Retailers Business Solutions Zone

  1. IT/Systems
  2. Network and security
  3. Marketing
  4. Equipment and furnishings
  5. Logistics
  6. Human resources and SDGs

Japanese Culture and Tradition Zone

  1. Japanese tradition and culture
  2. Japanese subcultures
    anime, manga, cosplay, games, licensing, etc.
Program
 

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Venue
Hall E, Tokyo International Forum

The Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition will take place after the Keynote Session of the APRCE Tokyo 2026.

Following the Opening Ceremony, delegations from various countries are scheduled to tour the exhibition as part of the official program.

Presentations organized by the sponsors will be held in the seminar space within the exhibition area (Time to be announced).

Friday, October 9, 2026

Venue
Hall E, Tokyo International Forum

Presentations organized by the sponsors will be held in the seminar space within the exhibition area (Time to be announced).