NRF 2022 Update – Health Policy – Retail Kiosk Event

By | November 30, 2025

Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner

From NRF Sep 13 – Retail Kiosk Event

NRF 2022 New York

NRF 2022 New York

As an exhibitor of Retail’s Big Show (the KMA Booth), we wanted to update you on a critical decision that has been made regarding your participation at the event.  After careful consideration, NRF has made the decision to require all attendees of Retail’s Big Show to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to entry.

For purposes of this in-person event, an individual is fully vaccinated, as described currently by the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) and/or World Health Organization (“WHO”) two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series vaccine produced by Pfizer, Moderna, or Oxford/AstraZeneca, or two weeks after a single dose vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson.  Fully vaccinated status also applies to completion of all doses recommended for full immunity of Sinopharm or Sinovac. For two dose series vaccines, an individual must receive the same vaccine for both doses to be fully vaccinated.

Please note- This policy extends to anyone entering the Javits Convention Center which includes Exhibitor Appointed Contractors.

Verification of vaccination status will be a part of the registration process and additional details regarding the collection of this information is forthcoming.  For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Covid-19 Policy page on our website.  Any questions related to this Covid-19 policy should be directed here.

We look forward to seeing you in New York and appreciate your continued support of the NRF.

Author: Craig Allen Keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk