The Running Event · 2026
See you at The Running Event
You sip. We sell. Grab a free PATH water bottle at Booth #5114 and stay for the chat that turns last season’s leftovers into cash.
Whether you’ve sold with Max Retail for years or you’re wondering what to do with excess inventory that’s still sitting, find us at The Running Event for a free PATH reusable water bottle and a conversation about how easy it is to get your wholesale cost back on last season’s leftovers.
Thu, Dec 3 · 8:30 AM–4 PM
For retailers
Save 15% on your All Access pass
To receive a 15% All Access pass discount for 2026 The Running Event, simply enter TREC2630629 when prompted to enter a promo code.
This code is for retailers only, not exhibitor booth staff or vendors, and can’t be combined with any other discount.
Workshop with Melodie
Beyond Margin: A Discovery Workshop on Smarter Retail Profitability
Tue, Dec 1 · 9:30–11 AM CST · Room 302B
Melodie van der Baan, Max Retail co-founder, CEO and former retailer, leads a working session on where dead stock hides in your numbers, when to call a product done, and how to turn aging inventory into cash. It’s included with the All Access pass.
Who it’s for
Run specialty retailers and brands.
Already selling with us
Meet the team behind your account
Put faces to names and spend a few minutes with the people who support your store every day.
See what’s selling on the platform this season
Talk through ways to grow your payouts
Ask anything about listings, labels or shipping
New to Max Retail
Recover your cost on excess inventory
Get your wholesale cost back by putting your excess inventory in front of 400M+ online shoppers.
Connect your POS or upload a CSV, we make it easy to list
Ship with a prepaid label and get paid the same day
Every sale is final, so there are no returns
“Focus on selling full-price inventory to your loyal, local customers. Max Retail was built to help you sell what they’ve already seen and didn’t want. It’s as easy as click, click, sold.”
Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retail, former contemporary retailer
Book a time with Max Retail at The Running Event
Pick a 15-minute slot and we’ll save you a seat at Booth #5114.
Questions retailers ask
Questions about Max Retail at The Running Event
What is Max Retail?
Max Retail is a dropship marketplace that helps independent boutiques sell excess inventory online. We list your past-season apparel, footwear, eyewear, accessories, jewelry and handbags across our partner channels, where online shoppers are still buying it.
What excess inventory can I sell with Max Retail?
Discontinued SKUs, broken runs, and dead stock; the merchandise your local customers have already seen and passed on. We extend your reach far past your door to help you move that inventory. Once it is off MAP, it is eligible to be listed on Max Retail.
Where will my inventory sell online?
Your listings go live across our partner channels, including Snagged & Bagged, Poshmark, eBay, ThredUp and Shop Simon. Shoppers in other markets find your brands online, away from your local customers.
What does it cost to sell with Max Retail?
There are no upfront costs. When an item sells, Max Retail keeps a 15% transaction fee plus standard shipping. You only pay when you make a sale.
How fast can I start selling?
We can get your account set up and your inventory listed in 15 minutes. Connect Shopify, Lightspeed, Square, RICS, Imagine, or send us a spreadsheet of your aged inventory.
Do I need an appointment to see Max Retail at The Running Event?
No. Walk-ins are welcome all show long. If you book a time below, we’ll save you a seat so you don’t have to wait.
Who from Max Retail will be at The Running Event?
Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder and CEO, and the Max Retail team. Ask for any of us by name when you stop by.
What should I bring to The Running Event?
A list of what has been sitting for 90 days or more. We’ll walk you through what to list first and how to get it live before you head home.
Will Max Retail be at other trade shows?
Yes. See every show on our events calendar and book time with the team at the next one near you.
Let’s get it sold.
Start listing today, even if you can’t make it to San Antonio.
