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Retail Expansion: What JOE & THE JUICE and L'Osteria Won't Change
Growth leaders from JOE & THE JUICE, Granado and L'Osteria explained at NRF Europe in Paris why scale and brand consistency matter more than country count.
Lagardère Travel Retail's Real Growth Problem: Orchestration
After entering 40 new markets in a decade, Lagardère Travel Retail is rebuilding how it opens stores, turning hundreds of dependent tasks into a repeatable discipline.
Stanley 1913's Next Era: From Heritage Thermos to Global Hydration Powerhouse
Stanley 1913 Chief Brand Officer Kate Ridley on heritage, the Quencher effect, Post Malone and Messi partnerships, TikTok Shop and life beyond hydration.
Arc'teryx CEO Stuart Haselden: How the Brand Grew 5x Without Betting on AI
At Shoptalk Europe, Arc'teryx CEO Stuart Haselden explained how the brand grew from $500m to $2.7bn in five years with no AI in the story - just vision, DTC control and an obsessive focus on the mountain athlete.
Zalando's Co-Founder Says Retail Is at an Inflection Point. Here Is What Comes Next.
David Schneider opened the World Retail Congress 2026 with a candid read of where retail goes next - and the practical playbook that got Zalando here.
Lionel Souque Has 200 AI Projects Running. He Still Thinks Retail Is a Human Business.
REWE Group CEO Lionel Souque on crossing 100 billion euros, running 200 AI projects, and why retail still comes down to goods, customers and people.
Fressnapf's Torsten Toeller on Building a €5B Pet Empire
Fressnapf founder Torsten Toeller built one of Europe's largest pet retail empires from a single store funded with 50,000 German marks. At the World Retail Congress, he reflected on 36 years of franchising, vertical integration, costly missteps, and why the future of pet care lies in AI, loyalty, and ecosystems.
Retail Growth 2026: Why CEOs Are Fighting Harder Than Ever for Every Sale
At World Retail Congress 2026 in Berlin, AlixPartners, Pepco, Ahold Delhaize and Direct Group leaders set out the new playbook for volume-led growth, AI-driven simplification and sharper customer relevance.
Douglas CEO Sander van der Laan on AI, Retail Leadership and Europe's New Reality
DOUGLAS Group CEO Sander van der Laan on leading Europe's premium beauty retailer through slower demand, geopolitical uncertainty and the AI wave reshaping retail leadership.
VF Corp CEO Bracken Darrell on Transformation, AI, and Human-Centered Retail
VF Corp CEO Bracken Darrell on rebuilding Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Supreme - one brand, one decision, and one human experience at a time.
Inside the Strategy Keeping Legacy Brands Relevant in Modern Retail
Leaders from 10 Corso Como, AWWG, Neuhaus, and BAIT share how innovation, collaborations, and brand discipline help legacy brands stay relevant across generations.
Inside Morrisons' Turnaround: Rami Baitiéh on Vertical Integration and Retail Discipline
Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh explains how the 125 year old British supermarket is executing a disciplined turnaround. From vertical integration to cultural reset, here is how the grocer is restoring competitiveness.
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