Silver Plaque: Dave Ratner, President of Dave's Soda Pet City Dave Ratner began his career track 27 years ago selling sodas out of a garage and now Dave's Soda-Pet City has four locations. In addition to his duties at his stores, Dave also sits on the NRF's Retail Advertising and Marketing Association's Board of Directors. Dave hosts a weekly television show sharing his knowledge of the care of in-home pets that is broadcasted via a local ABC affiliate. Dave is also the inventor of Doodisolve, a product found in pet stores across the country that helps bird owners clean up after their feathered friends.
NRF's Annual Convention and EXPO serves as the world's leading retail event, bringing 17,000 retail executives and vendors from more than 50 countries together for educational and networking opportunities. NRF's EXPO floor, open on Monday and Tuesday of the Convention, hosts more than 500 exhibiting companies and features a one-of-a-kind DESiGN STUDiO. NRF's Convention is ranked as one of the Top 200 events in North America, as well as one of the 50 fastest-growing events, according to Tradeshow Week.