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Speed Is the New Scale: What IKEA, Estée Lauder, and Tendam Said About Surviving to 2030
At the World Retail Congress, leaders from IKEA, Estée Lauder, and Tendam agreed: by 2030, the winners will not be the biggest retailers but the fastest, most consumer-obsessed, and most willing to rebuild their operating models from the ground up.
Social Media Strategy for Retail in 2026: Meta, American Eagle and Wayfair on What Works
At Shoptalk Spring 2026, leaders from Meta, American Eagle and Wayfair shared what is actually driving retail social media ROI in 2026: creator content, AI imagery tied to shoppable products, video volume and the end of siloed paid and organic teams.
From Malaysia to Europe: How Mr. DIY Is Scaling a 5,200-Store Retail Empire
From a single hardware store in Malaysia to 5,200 stores across 14 markets, Mr. DIY is accelerating global growth. COO Leo Gan reveals how scale, glocalization and retailtainment are powering its European expansion.
How Does Kingfisher, Abercrombie Fitch, JD Sports Build Cross-Channel Consistency
Retail leaders from Kingfisher, Abercrombie & Fitch, and JD Group reveal strategies for achieving cross-channel consistency through organizational adjustments, technology, and data-driven agility.

Crate and Barrel’s Bold Innovation Strategies to Captivate Today’s Consumer
Crate and Barrel leads retail innovation by blending tech like AR with personalized service, video content, and strong sustainability, creating loyalty through a customer-centric approach.
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