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    Artificial intelligence applications, tools, and strategies transforming the retail industry.

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    David Schneider, co-founder of Zalando, photographed in a navy zip polo against a neutral studio backdrop.
    Leadership

    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.

    Jun 1, 2026
    Smartphone showing a link in bio page crossed out with red X marks beside the Meta logo and a shopping bag, illustrating Meta's shift from link in bio to creator-led commerce
    News

    Meta Declares the Era of Link in Bio Over as It Puts Creators at the Heart of Commerce

    At Shoptalk Spring in Las Vegas, Meta's Nicola Mendelsohn unveiled six new products and a clear thesis: the future of retail runs through AI, creators, and the conversation thread.

    Apr 28, 2026
    Shoptalk Spring 2026 - A Shift You Can't Ignore: Key consumer figures including ~40% saving preference, +34% gasoline price surge, and $5.3T global e-commerce
    Consumer Trends

    A Shift You Can't Ignore: Inside Retail's Changing Consumer Mindset

    At Shoptalk Spring 2026, new research reveals consumers are fundamentally rewiring how they shop, spend, and decide — with ~40% preferring saving over spending.

    Apr 1, 2026
    Customer Journey Trends Defining Retail in 2026 - Discovery, Engagement, AI, Purchase, Loyalty
    Consumer Trends

    Customer Journey Trends Defining Retail in 2026

    The way people shop has fundamentally changed. Today's consumers move fluidly between platforms, blending online discovery, in-store experiences, and AI-driven interactions into a single, continuous journey.

    Mar 31, 2026
    Shoptalk Spring 2026 session on innovative marketing approaches across the customer journey featuring Lowe's, Quip, and Bucherer leaders
    Marketing

    Innovative Approaches to Marketing Across the Customer Journey

    Key insights from Shoptalk Spring 2026 on how Lowe's, Quip, and Bucherer are rethinking brand, AI, loyalty, and omnichannel marketing across the customer journey.

    Mar 30, 2026
    People having an authentic conversation in a warm coffee shop setting, representing trust and human connection in the age of AI shopping
    Technology

    Reddit, AI, and the Future of Shopping: Why Human Conversations Still Win

    At Shoptalk, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman revealed why human conversations still outweigh AI when it comes to purchase decisions - and what that means for the future of retail.

    Mar 26, 2026
    Automated retail fulfillment center with robotic arms sorting packages under cool blue lighting and cloud analytics dashboards
    Technology

    Next-Gen Retail Powered by AI and Cloud Technology

    Learn how Amazon, Gallo, Okado, and Anthropic are transforming retail with AI, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making across supply chains and customer experience.

    Mar 25, 2026
    Financial district skyline at golden hour with digital stock chart overlays representing venture capital and IPO market trends in 2025
    Technology

    IPOs Reopen, AI Dominates, and Fintech Evolves: What Venture Capital Looks Like in 2025

    After years of slowdown, the IPO market is showing signs of life in 2025. But beneath the surface, a more complex story is unfolding as AI absorbs unprecedented investment, fintech disruption continues, and stablecoins prove real-world value.

    Mar 23, 2026
    Max Hodak of Science Corporation discussing brain-computer interfaces and AI
    Technology

    From Neuralink to Science Corporation: Max Hodak on Brain Implants, AI, and the Next Frontier of Human Intelligence

    Max Hodak, former Neuralink co-founder and CEO of Science Corporation, discusses how brain-computer interfaces and AI are converging to transform medicine and human cognition.

    Mar 13, 2026
    Shanghai Tang logo on black background representing experiential luxury retail
    Luxury

    Derek Sulger on Shanghai Tang and the Future of Experiential Luxury Retail

    Derek Sulger, chairman of Shanghai Tang, reveals strategies for experiential luxury retail, catering to Asian consumers, and blending fashion, hospitality, and art for unforgettable brand experiences.

    Mar 9, 2026
    Ira Kalish, Deloitte Chief Global Economist, discusses AI, China, luxury growth and economic outlook.
    Luxury

    Global Economic Outlook 2026: Ira Kalish of Deloitte on AI, China and Luxury Growth

    Ira Kalish, Chief Global Economist at Deloitte, outlines how tariffs, artificial intelligence, demographics and global wealth trends are reshaping economic growth and influencing the future of luxury markets worldwide.

    Mar 4, 2026
    On CTO Narek Verdian discusses frictionless checkout and AI-powered stores, mentioning mobile POS and personalization.
    E-Commerce

    Inside On's Vision for Frictionless Checkout and AI-Powered Stores

    On Chief Technology Officer Narek Verdian shares how mobile POS, tap to pay, AI-driven personalization, and omnichannel data are reshaping retail stores. In conversation with Adyen's Roland Palmer, he explains why human experience remains at the center of innovation.

    Feb 25, 2026

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