Logistics
Points of Contact
Retailer engagement/sponsorship and deliverables questions:
Samantha LaManna
lamannas@nrf.com
703-964-6540
Registration, on site career fair and logistics questions:
Annalea Soudry-Maurer
soudry-maurera@nrf.com
561-602-0082
Hotels
The NRF Foundation has a room block available at the Marriott Marquis for a discounted rate of $272/night (not including taxes & fees).
The deadline to book rooms under this block is Dec. 17, 2024. All reservations can be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalties.
Marriott Floor Plans
Shipping Information
Incoming packages
Shipping for the career fair can be received only during this window: January 1-9, 2025.
Please note: Your packages must have the name of an individual who will be on site at the Student Program, picking up/opening the packages.
Shipping address
(Your name) (Your mobile number)
c/o FedEx Office at New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY, 10036
NRF Foundation Student Program
If you are participating in the technology or supply chain breakouts on Friday January 10, you must go pick up your packages by going to the FedEx office on the 7th floor of the Marriott Marquis. FedEx is able to identify packages by name, tracking number, or FedEx account number. We recommend that you separate your materials out and designate specific boxes for Friday’s breakout(s) and for Saturday’s career fair. This will make it easier to pick up just the packages you need for Friday.
Otherwise, all shipments not picked up early will be dropped in the Westside Ballroom at your designated space on Saturday morning for Career Fair setup.
Hours
The FedEx Office operating hours are:
- Mon.-Fri.: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
- Sat.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
- Sun.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Outgoing packages
FedEx can ship all your outgoing packages back to your offices. Please bring pre-printed return labels with your account information included. If you do not have shipping labels, FedEx can still assist you in creating a label to ship out with them, but we recommend that you prepare your return labels in advance.
If your company uses a different courier, FedEx can still take care of your outgoing packages and get them to that courier as long as you have the return shipping labels ready.
We also recommend packing basic supplies such as packing tape, scissors, zip ties etc. to close up your boxes and packages at the end of the career fair.
Please note: FedEx will charge a handling fee for all packages, and will ask representatives on site for payment before they can take your boxes via a form. You can provide your FedEx account number, or credit card information on site. If you take your boxes back upstairs to the FedEx business center on the 7th floor after the Career Fair, the handling fees are cheaper. If your boxes are too large to carry and need to be picked up from the Career Fair room, higher fees will apply. The handling fees can be found here.
Anything left in the Westside Ballroom in the Marriott Marquis at the end of the Career Fair that is not claimed will be thrown out.
Parking
Valet daily rate: $70
There are several parking garages available in the Times Square area. We
highly suggest taking an Uber/Lyft/Taxi or public transportation depending
on where you are staying for ease of access to the hotel.
Wi-Fi
Login credentials for wireless internet will be provided soon.
Dress Code
Students will be in professional dress, but we encourage company representatives to dress to reflect their brand.
Meals
Meals served on Friday & Saturday in the 6th floor foyer are reserved for students and educators. On Saturday, there will be a breakroom at the career fair in the Westside Ballroom on the 5th floor that will have food and drinks available to recruiters.
Alternative food options are available within the Marriott Marquis:
- Broadway Lounge, 8th floor
- Revel & Rye Bar and Restaurant, 8th floor
- Gift shop, 8th floor
- Starbucks, Street Level
Printing
The FedEx office located on the 7th floor of the Marriott Marquis can assist if you need to print anything onsite.
Hours
- Mon.-Fri.: 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM
- Sat.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
- Sun.: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
NRF Big Show
No matter your role, level, or business model, NRF Retail's Big Show has something for you. Discover future industry trends, test drive the latest tech, and build valuable partnerships that will propel your sales — and your career — forward. NRF Retail's Big Show 2025 will be held at the Javits Center January 12-14, 2025.
Note: your Student Program registration does not get you access to Big Show. Only RCC and Gold sponsorships receive one full conference Big Show pass as part of the sponsorship package and will need to be submitted in the registration form.