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Why Physical Retail Is Thriving: Stores as Venues for Human Connection
At Shoptalk Spring 2026, leaders from Simon Property Group, Target, and Glossier revealed how physical stores are becoming irreplaceable spaces for culture, community, and emotional connection.

How JD Sports Is Winning the U.S. Athletic Footwear Market
JD Sports CEO Regis Schultz reveals how the UK retailer grew Finish Line into a $6B business and plans to double its U.S. store count to 800.
The Rise of Agentic Commerce and What AI Means for the Future of Shopping
At NRF, leaders from PayPal, Home Depot, and Wayfair discussed the rise of agentic commerce and what AI means for the future of shopping. The panel explored trust, merchant control, and how retailers should prepare for AI-driven discovery and transactions.
Michael Rubin at NRF on How Fanatics Is Reinventing Sports Commerce
At NRF, Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin outlined how the company is scaling a multi-billion-dollar sports commerce platform while operating like a startup. From licensed merchandise and collectibles to sports betting and a new fan-focused credit card, Rubin detailed how Fanatics plans to redefine the business of sports.

How to Master Location, Location, Location
Radar, led by Nick Patrick, is redefining retail with advanced geolocation services, moving beyond basic geofencing to create personalized, engaging in-store experiences and connecting the digital and physical worlds.
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