10 years of Shoptalk Spring, and this one set a new standard. ⚡️ Shoptalk Spring 2026 brought together 10,000 attendees, 180+ speakers, and a program spanning 50+ sessions, including 20+ main stage speakers, all shaping the future of retail Big ideas were challenged. New partnerships took shape. And the conversations didn’t stop when the sessions ended. To everyone who joined us, spoke, partnered, and made it unforgettable, thank you. One Shoptalk down. Three more to connect you with content and the world's greatest minds. Join us throughout 2026 at: Shoptalk Europe, June 9-11 2026, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona (ticket prices increase tonight) https://lnkd.in/eYfw67Ar Groceryshop, September 22 - 24 2026, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Shoptalk Fall, Sep 29 - Oct 01 2026, Music City Center, Nashville Find out more: https://shoptalk.com/
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Shoptalk events are where thousands of retail changemakers come together every year, both in-person and virtually, to create the future of retail.
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Less than ten weeks until Shoptalk Europe, (and ticket prices increase tonight) 👀 Check out who's already coming: https://lnkd.in/ekKT2gMT Then join them at Europe's home of retail innovation this 9-11 June in Barcelona https://lnkd.in/eYfw67Ar
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Throwing it back to the energy, ideas, and connections that made Europe's home for retail innovation unforgettable ✨ Last year raised the bar with packed-out sessions and game-changing conversations and 2026 is already on track to top it. If you were there, you already know. Now’s the time to lock in your spot for this year. Prices go up this Thursday. Make sure you get your ticket before they do. https://lnkd.in/eYfw67Ar
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To close out our Main Stage at Shoptalk Spring 2026 we were joined by Travis Katz, GM & VP, YouTube alongside Jessica Alba, Founder, The Honest Company. Travis gave us an insight into how creators on Youtube have changed the way people shop and how AI tools will continue to help creators, consumers and advertisers on their buying and selling journey. Watch the full clip below
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3 reasons why we’re Europe’s home of retail innovation👇 From the strategies shaping how consumers discover, shop and buy, to thousands of retailers, brands and tech leaders doing business all in one place, this is where the industry moves forward. With 1 in 3 attendees at C-suite level, the connections you make here matter. Secure your ticket now before prices increase this Thursday. https://lnkd.in/eYfw67Ar
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10 years of Shoptalk, and this one hit different. Our theme, Retail in the Age of AI, didn’t just headline the agenda; it took over every stage, every conversation, and every challenge to the status quo. From chance run-ins that turned into real partnerships to late-night debriefs that rivalled the keynotes, the moments in between proved just as powerful as what was on stage. Last week was a reminder that Shoptalk isn’t an event. It’s where the future of retail gets shaped, stress-tested, and moved forward. A few moments that made our 10th anniversary unforgettable: 🔵 The stages were packed with show-goers who came to hear from some of the most innovative leaders in retail 🔵 Tens of thousands of 1-2-1 mutually matched meetings in our Meetup sessions 🔵 NE-YO took to the stage at our beach party. The energy was high and the performance was iconic 🔵 Our Women in Retail sessions drew in crowds and gave female attendees tangible insights to take back to their businesses 🔵 100 c-suite VIP attendees gathered to kick off the show over drinks, live music and great food 🔵 Jessica Alba, Founder of The Honest Company, closed out our main stage session with Travis Katz, GM & VP, Shopping, YouTube To everyone who joined us, spoke, partnered, and showed up with openness and energy, thank you. You’re what makes Shoptalk what it is. One Shoptalk down. Three more Shoptalks to connect you with content and the world's greatest minds. Join us throughout 2026 at: Shoptalk Europe, June 9-11 2026, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona Groceryshop, September 22 - 24 2026, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Shoptalk Fall, Sep 29 - Oct 01 2026, Music City Center, Nashville Find out more: https://shoptalk.com/
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Three reasons why thousands of your peers and competitors are already attending Shoptalk Europe this 9–11 June in Barcelona: Europe’s most senior retail audience: Join thousands of tech players, retailers and consumer brands already registered, with 1 in 3 attendees at C-suite level, giving you direct access to the industry’s key decision-makers. Europe’s most comprehensive agenda: Hear from 180+ speakers from a range of iconic brands including CEOs from the likes of Zalando, Vestiaire Collective, AllSaints, Coop Danmark and more, as they share the strategies shaping how consumers discover, shop and buy. Europe’s most efficient retail meetings programme: Connect with the right people through curated, high-value meetings designed to help you build partnerships and drive real business outcomes. Ticket prices increase THIS Thursday at midnight. Secure your ticket and avoid the FOMO now https://lnkd.in/eYfw67Ar
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It takes an incredible team to bring something like Shoptalk to life. Months of planning, problem-solving, and nonstop effort all led to three unforgettable days at Shoptalk Spring. From shaping the conversation around Retail in the Age of AI to creating a space where the industry could connect, collaborate, and move forward together. This team made it happen. Proud is an understatement.
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Three days. Thousands of conversations. One defining theme: Retail in the Age of AI. Shoptalk Spring brought the industry together to explore how AI is reshaping every corner of commerce—from personalization and discovery to operations, marketing, and beyond. The conversations weren’t just about what’s possible, but about what’s already happening. We had packed sessions, bold perspectives and the energy on the show floor was infectious. As we close out an incredible few days, 10,000 people are leaving inspired, energized, and ready to build what comes next. Until Shoptalk Fall. 👏
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“AI is overhyped in terms of fear, but underhyped in how fast it will impact the industry.” The Shoptalk Spring 26 key takeaways session brought together Chris Walton, President & CEO at Omni Talk Retail, Ben Miller, VP, Original Content & Strategy at Shoptalk, Sarah Engel, President at January Digital, and Joe Laszlo, Head of Insights at Shoptalk to unpack what’s actually happening in retail right now. The shift is clear. AI has moved from experimentation to real implementation, and with that comes a cultural change. Leaders are more open, more collaborative, and more willing to admit they don’t have all the answers. At the same time, the fundamentals haven’t changed. Relevance, experience, and value still define success, and physical stores remain central as hubs for connection. What is changing is how retail operates behind the scenes. Agentic commerce is gaining traction, particularly in backend automation, while AI is starting to act as both an operator and an advisor to improve how businesses run. As discovery continues to fragment across platforms like Reddit and AI-driven answers, one thing is clear. The pace of change is accelerating, and the impact will be felt sooner than many expect.
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