Shoptalk is where 8,000+ retail changemakers come together every year to create the future of retail. The Shoptalk agenda covers the latest technologies, trends and business models, as well as the rapid transformation of what consumers discover, shop for and buy—everything ranging from apparel and electronics to beauty and grocery. Shoptalk’s agenda leads the retail industry narrative and promises insights and perspectives not found anywhere else.

Shoptalk’s speakers are industry leaders and innovators from a broad cross-section of companies, ranging from established retailers and brands to innovative new startups and prolific investors. Shoptalk 2022 will also feature brand new Shoptalk Original Content—this includes 100% independent research, data, frameworks, benchmarking studies and visual guides developed in-house by the Shoptalk team.

The Women in Retail Pavilion, a 20×20 space on the show floor, will include engaging content featuring rock star women in retail discussing their personal journeys, career development tips, leadership styles, and more!

Don’t miss:

• Lora Loesch, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Finance, Finish Line
• Arianne Parisi, Senior Vice President of Digital Operations and Customer Experience, Finish Line
• Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta Beauty
• Cindy Marshall, CEO and Founder, SHINE Strategy
• Jenny Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer, Kate Spade
• Christiane Pendarvis, Co-President and Chief Merchant, Savage X Fenty
• And more!

The Pavilion will also feature fun activations, swag bags, networking opportunities, and more.

Total Retail Roundtable events offer attendees a morning of content and networking with enterprise-level retailers. The day begins with a networking, followed by breakfast and a panel discussion with leading retail executives. The wide-ranging panel discussion will touch on a variety of topics, including but not limited to shifting consumer behaviors and what it means for retail organizations going forward, the future of brick-and-mortar stores, 2021 retail technology trends, and much more. Our Total Retail Roundtable events are designed to be interactive, giving you the opportunity to connect with your peers as well as our expert speakers. And the best part? The event is complimentary!

Total Retail TECH is a free, all-inclusive event that brings select retail executives who oversee technology strategy together to learn from industry experts and each other in a small-group setting. Through compelling keynote presentations, boardroom case studies, one-to-one meetings and peer-to-peer exchanges, Total Retail TECH offers attendees a unique and exceptional experience. Learn more.

We’re excited to announce eTail is back in-person at the beautiful JW Marriott Desert Springs on February 28 – March 2, 2022.

eTail is a three-day retreat designed to help you increase the profits from your business. You’ll get action packed strategies and make connections with America’s most successful retailers.

No commercials. No egos. We cut the fluff so you get actionable takeaways.

The 2022 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (#RICE22), May 11-12, 2022, will feature distinct expo areas and conference programming–including connected but separate show floors for IRCE and design: retail all under one roof!

• IRCE, one of the most recognizable and highly regarded event brands in the digital and e-commerce space, will feature everything retailers need to drive digital marketing and ecommerce initiatives.

• Design:retail, hyper-focused to inspire innovation and collaboration among the store design and experience community, will spotlight the finest in-store design & experience providers.

• In addition, a central Innovation Lab will create a vibrant space for brands and retailers to discover up-and-coming solution providers across the retail spectrum, including:
  • Companies that are helping create connected commerce experiences in stores.
  • Vendors that are helping accelerate digital strategies, including personalization, delivery and fulfillment.
  • Platforms that are helping CPGs and DTC players scale across all channels.
  • Disruptive fin techs and buy now, pay later (BNPL) players transforming the payment experience.

The Women in Retail Leadership Summit offers women executives at leading retailers and brands the opportunity to improve both their professional lives and business strategies.

Join us on Nov. 18 at 12 p.m. ET for a webinar titled, “How to Help Your Team Build Mental Resilience, De-Stress and Increase Productivity.” During the hour-long event, Aaliya Yaqub, MD, chief medical officer at Thrive Global and a board-certified physician, will teach attendees how to help their teams build mental resilience, de-stress and, as a result, increase productivity.

In the past 18 months millions of women have left the workforce and downshifted their careers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. So, how do we help women who’ve stepped out of the workforce re-enter with confidence and land the job of their dreams? Join a virtual one-hour discussion hosted by Interpublic’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) in partnership with The Female Quotient as industry leaders share their career building and self-branding tips, job search best practices, and strategies to re-ignite women’s marketing, advertising and creative careers with gusto. You’ll hear from leaders in their fields including: Marcy Samet, Global Chief Growth and Development Officer at McCann Worldgroup; Nadia McKinney, Talent Acquisition Leader, LinkedIn; Cindy Augustine, Chief Talent Officer at FCB; and Stefana Rusu, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Acxiom. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to submit their resumes to IPG and its more than 70 agencies for consideration. Join us!

CRMC 2021 will reconnect retail marketers together in a networking and learning setting. Together, we will gain applicable, real-world solutions and strategies, and exchange ideas.

Take part and explore the possibilities and offerings through real-world case studies, discussion groups, chats, and more. This is your opportunity to spend two-and-a-half days with existing and new industry friends and colleagues, openly sharing your ideas and challenges while collectively seeking solutions. Focused and curated presentations directly from retailers and experts will offer a map of strategies, concepts and solutions that can be applied directly to your business. This is your opportunity to re-engage with a valuable community of peers with a fresh approach to the worldwide challenges we’ve all faced.