The 3 Most Anticipated Events at SuperZoo 2019
As one of the leading trade shows in the pet food and animal health space, SuperZoo hosts major dealers and suppliers in the industry who come together to network and share new ideas, inspirations, and innovations.
SuperZoo 2019 dates are August 20-22 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendee registration opened January 2019 and will continue to stay open until the start of the event. If you haven’t gotten your tickets, you can do so by clicking here.
If you’ve already purchased your tickets and/or are exhibiting at this year’s event, here are three notable events you should plan to attend. Don’t miss out!
Retail Educational Sessions
Each day at the expo there are “retail educational sessions” hosted by various expert speakers in the retail space and pet industry. These sessions are meant to give you creative ideas, industry tips & tricks, and advise you on best practices so that your business can grow and meet customer needs.
Two notable sessions we would plan on attending are (1) “Solving Generational Challenges – 4 Essential Steps to Build Your Multi-Generational Staff” with Tammy Bond and (2) “How Customers Shop Today Online is a Way of Life – Not Just a Way to Shop” with Lynn Switanowski.
Photo: Pet Sustainability Coalition
Finding and developing the right team to carry out day-to-day operations can be challenging, especially with the generation gap facing most teams today. In this session, Tammy will teach you 4 essential steps and strategies leaders of organizations can use to develop a proactive team and increase productivity. For more about this session, visit SuperZoo’s events page.
With the growing trend of online sales, how customers shop online is not only a topic for retailers, but for manufacturers, distributors, and anyone who has product they sell to their end consumer. Lynn’s session will walk you through why consumers believe a great customer experience is having the convenience of shopping online, how to create engaging programs that make your customers want to engaged via online, video, and in-store, and how to “rethink” retail to meet today’s modern consumer where they want to shop (Source: SuperZoo). For more about this session, visit SuperZoo’s events page.
Free Networking Reception
Networking sessions are not new by any means, and if they’re not hosted and planned correctly, can seem a little forced. However, SuperZoo’s free networking event is just the opposite. With the mass amount of industry leaders, professionals, and creative thinkers attending, you’ll be surprised who you’ll meet and what relationships you will personally make, not to mention the ones that could benefit your business down the road. For more on the free networking event, visit SuperZoo’s events page.
Live Concert
During your stay in Las Vegas, it’s important to not only work hard and do business, but to relax and enjoy your stay. While there are plenty of things to do in Vegas on a weekday night, you might want to consider staying within the vicinity of your hotel.
SuperZoo 2019 attendees have an exclusive live event they are invited to Wednesday, August 21 at 6:15 PM. Who’s the headlining band? REO Speedwagon, famous for multiple classics including “Take it On the Run” and “Keep on Loving You.” For more on the live concert, visit SuperZoo’s events page.
Photo: Reospeedwagon
BONUS: Where to Eat
We couldn’t end without sending you some recommendations for the top places to eat. While there are plenty of top-rated restaurants in Vegas, here are some that we recommend trying out if you have time.
Kabuto: If you’re into sushi, you’ll need to visit this place. They make fantastic omakase style sushi, the nigiri are prepared right in front of you, and their service is best-in-class.
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse: These guys feature an elegant atmosphere with a high attention to detail. Pork chops, filet mignon, classic steaks, you name it – it’s all good.
Steak ‘n Shake: This is no ordinary Steak ‘n Shake - it’s a Vegas Steak ‘n Shake. With its affordability, chocolate chip pancakes, baked beans, and friendly hosts, a visit to this location won’t disappoint.