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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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