Welcome to NBDA Retailer Summit Central
Bentonville, Arkansas
2025 NBDA Retailer Summit: Building a New Culture of Excellence and Financial Success
The NBDA Retailer Summit is not just an educational event—it’s a movement toward a new culture of specialty bicycle retail, one that prioritizes operational excellence, financial planning, and long-term profitability. This year’s summit will unite leading retailers and suppliers to formulate best practices that drive sustainable growth, positioning your business for lasting success in an evolving industry.
With organized panel discussions and thought-provoking presentations, the summit will address the most pressing issues facing retailers today, from profitability strategies to embracing new trends like e-mobility. This event is designed to foster deeper connections, helping you engage with industry experts and like-minded peers who are committed to your personal and professional growth.
In 2025, excellence in retail isn’t just about selling products—it’s about smart financial planning, embracing innovation, and building a business that thrives in any environment. Through networking, collaborative problem-solving, and dynamic workshops, the Retailer Summit is your opportunity to take your business to the next level. And of course, with plenty of riding time on Bentonville’s world-class trails, you’ll leave inspired and ready to lead your shop into the future of retail excellence.
Join us for this transformative experience and be part of a new generation of retailers who set the standard for the industry.
**NBDA Members Receive an Additional $50 off Standard Pricing!**
**Note** To take advantage of special NBDA Member Pricing, please login to your member account on the NBDA website, before ordering your tickets, once tickets are selected price will update to reflect the discount.
Smaller breakout sessions with interactive presentations, discussions, group training, workshops, & Q&As
Opening and Closing Keynotes, Captivating Timely Speakers, Industry Panels, Retailer Stories
Connect with Speakers, Live Music, Build Relationships, Exclusive Activities, Group Rides, Space to Converse
Enjoy Live music, Group Rides, Tour NWACC State of the Art Bike Lab, Special Access BBF VIP Party, Early Show Access to BBF, and more!
7pm- 9pm- NBDA P2/ Industry VIP Event
7:00 am - 8:00 am | Registration & Networking
8am - 9am | Breakfast, Vendor Expo, and Networking
9am - 10am | Keynotes
10:30 am - 10:45 am | Vendor Expo and Networking break
10:45 am - 11:15 am | State of Retail Panel Discussion
11:15 am - 11:45 am | State of Supply Panel Discussion
11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Direct from the Retailers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Flow Sessions
Afternoon sessions with interactive presentations, discussions, workshops, & Q&As curated for you to build relationships and get first-hand education in the topics you are most interested in. Our 3 session format allows you to choose your orientation on the trail. Select from a diverse lineup of educational opportunities all happening simultaneously across multiple venues.
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking break
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm | Networking break
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Closing Keynotes
5:00 pm | Optional Activities
6:30 pm | Networking Open Time
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm| Retailer Summit After Hours
8am - 9am | Breakfast, Vendor Expo, and Networking
9am - 10am | Keynotes
10:30 am - 10:45 am | Vendor Expo and Networking break
10:45 am - 11:15 am | Growing Ridership Panel
11:15 am - 11:45 am | Speaker to be announced
11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Direct from the Retailers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Flow Sessions
Afternoon sessions with interactive presentations, discussions, workshops, & Q&As curated for you to build relationships and get first-hand education in the topics you are most interested in. Our 3 session format allows you to choose your orientation on the trail. Select from a diverse lineup of educational opportunities all happening simultaneously across multiple venues.
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking break
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm | Networking break
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | Closing Keynotes
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Optional Activities
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Networking Open Time
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Retailer Summit After Hours @ The Bike Inn
8am - 9am | Breakfast, Vendor Expo, and Networking
9am - 10am | Keynotes
10:00 am - 10:45 am | E-Bike Test Rides, Vendor Expo and Networking break
10:45 am - 11:15 am | Capitalizing on E Bikes and the Industry
11:15 am - 11:45 am | Speaker to be announced
11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Retailer University
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Flow Sessions
Afternoon sessions with interactive presentations, discussions, workshops, & Q&As curated for you to build relationships and get first-hand education in the topics you are most interested in. Our 3 session format allows you to choose your orientation on the trail. Select from a diverse lineup of educational opportunities all happening simultaneously across multiple venues.
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Vendor Expo and Networking break
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Closing Keynotes
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | E-Mobility Day Expo & Demo Break
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Bentonville Bike Fest VIP Opening