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Prepare for what's next at MRAA's Dealer Week 2025

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 1 Aug 08:42 PDT December 7-10, 2025
Dealer Week Conference and Expo: “Prepare for What's Next.” © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has announced the theme of its annual Dealer Week Conference and Expo: "Prepare for What's Next." The event will take place at the Tampa Convention Center on December 7-10, 2025 in Tampa, Fla., bringing together the marine industry's most forward-thinking dealers and solution providers.

Marine retailers today are navigating shifting buyer behaviors, fast-moving technology, and evolving sales models. Dealer Week 2025 is designed to deliver the tools, insights, and strategies dealerships need to adapt, grow, and prepare for the future of marine retail.

"We are at a pivotal time in our industry, with the pace of change in retail — and what it means to be a dealer — accelerating rapidly," said Mike Davin, VP of Industry Relations at MRAA.

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