The Return of In Person – Velocity Conference + Expo

After two long years of pandemic-driven live event cancellations, the Velocity Conference and Innovation Expo returns to Charlotte, NC at the Charlotte Convention Center. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Running May 16-18, 2022, Velocity will be the first private brand event to return to an in-person event. Velocity will bring together industry leaders to

The Return of In Person – Velocity Conference + Expo2022-02-24T20:12:50-05:00

Book Your Velocity Booth Today & Connect In-Person!

After two long years of pandemic-driven live event cancellations, the Velocity Conference and Innovation Expo returns to Charlotte, NC at the Charlotte Convention Center. EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! Running May 16-18, 2022, Velocity will be the first private brand event to return to an in-person event. Velocity will bring together industry leaders to

Book Your Velocity Booth Today & Connect In-Person!2022-02-21T19:50:48-05:00

Retail Brands Institute Boldly becomes the Velocity Institute.

Greetings, I want to share a new and exciting development. You probably know that the Retail Brands Institute (RBI) has used the tag line “Be Bold" to help drive the industry to push its envelope. As we began planning for this year’s return to in-person events with the Velocity Conference and Expo, our team

Retail Brands Institute Boldly becomes the Velocity Institute.2022-02-14T11:35:28-05:00

Velocity Conference Announces Return to In-Person in May

After two long years of pandemic-driven live event cancellations, I am excited to officially announce our marque event the Velocity Conference and Innovation Expo will be held at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Running May 16-18, 2022, at the Charlotte, Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. Velocity will be the first Retail Brand

Velocity Conference Announces Return to In-Person in May2022-02-10T10:32:26-05:00

Velocity Speakers Emphasizes Power of Diversity and Inclusion

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Velocity Speakers Emphasizes Power of Diversity and Inclusion2021-09-15T09:39:52-04:00

Velocity Day 2: New Lessons in Private Brand Innovation

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Velocity Day 2: New Lessons in Private Brand Innovation2021-09-15T09:39:54-04:00

Velocity Day 1: Size Isn’t All That Matters in Private Brands

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Velocity Day 1: Size Isn’t All That Matters in Private Brands2021-09-15T09:39:54-04:00

Velocity Conference Begins Tuesday!

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Velocity Conference Begins Tuesday!2021-09-15T09:39:54-04:00

Velocity Conference Announces COVID-19 Impact Stage Speakers

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9" custom_padding="0px||2px|||"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]As a follow up to the successful My Private Brand Webinar COVID-19 Leading with Private Brand we have added an on-demand track to the Velocity Global VIRTUAL conference agenda. The event which will be held August 4-5 will include a COVID-19 IMPACT VIRTUAL STAGE which features insights and

Velocity Conference Announces COVID-19 Impact Stage Speakers2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00

3 New Velocity Roundtables Added: Walmart, Navy Exchange & FMI/SQF

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3 New Velocity Roundtables Added: Walmart, Navy Exchange & FMI/SQF2021-09-15T09:39:55-04:00