A Note From the Founder | Nicole Leinbach Hoffman
The year always seems to fly by and as Fall days get darker in the early evening hours, it always reminds me of how grateful I am for seasons. Change can be both beautiful and challenging, and certainly any experienced retailer and brand alike knows this firsthand. Keeping this in mind, I am embracing all the change that is around me – both personally and professionally – yet know that it is not always easy for everyone to do the same.
My team and I speak often to retailers, medical leaders, legacy brands, emerging businesses and more, and the one consistent message we hear from each of them is change. From the economic landscape to production – or lack of it – of product to team members shifting, there is always something going on. As we look ahead to 2025, change will approach us in a big way with a new President, shifting economy (for the better we hope) and so much more. All this said, we are also pushing change into the STIMULATE experience. From our first international experience taking place in Australia to expanded offerings for our brands at our flagship trade show + conference held August 4 + 5, 2025, we are excited for what’s ahead! A few other announcements we look forward to sharing soon will include brands confirmed to be attending STIMULATE in Nashville, a digital learning experience and soon-to-be-launched episodes of STIMULATE+Conversations… and more.
As always, I love connecting with this amazing community of retail and brand leaders, decision makers, medical professionals, sex educators and others. Please connect with me at nicole@retailminded.com or DM me via @StimulateTheShow and I look forward to the chance to connect!
Join Us as a Speaker in Nashville as part of STIMULATE+Educate
Are you interested in being a speaker at the upcoming STIMULATE trade show + conference? Do you have a suggestion for session ideas or a speaker you’d like to hear from? Details on how to submit to be a speaker can be found here, and all ideas for STIMULATE+Educate can be shared with stimulate@retailminded.com.
STIMULATE is Heading to Australia
Did you hear the news? STIMULATE is heading down under! This comes with news of Australia’s Sexpo recently announcing it’s closure for good. We have limited spots to welcome brands to STIMULATE+DownUnder and welcome all inquiries at stimulate@retailminded.com. Additional details of STIMULATE’s new event in Australia can be found here.
STIMULATE+Conversations Live in Beverly Hills Announces Additional Sponsors
STIMULATE+Conversations LIVE looks forward to presenting an evening experience of sexual wellness discussions, product discovery and professional networking on January 15, 2025 and will welcome Popstar Labs, Wicked Sensual Care, Honey Play Box, Firm Tech and Our Erotic Journey as our evening sponsors. This event will feature Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, Board Certified Urologist, as our featured speaker, as well as Dr. Elliot Justin, Founder of Firm Tech. STIMULATE’s Founder Nicole Hoffman will lead the evening’s discussions and RSVP is required to attend. Space is limited. Additional inquires can be gained at stimulate@retailminded.com.
Explore Retail Minded Approved Resources
STIMULATE offers a variety of resources to help retailers and medical leaders fuel their businesses beyond inventory. Explore retail minded and STIMULATE approved resources for your business here.
