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06/03/2026
Is retail really struggling? ๐ค
Not exactly.
The retailers seeing the strongest growth today have one thing in common: they're giving consumers a compelling reason to visit in person.
As e-commerce continues to grow, the stores winning are those that offer something online can't fully replicate, whether that's value, convenience, community, or experience.
Swipe through to see the four categories driving in-person retail demand. ๐
๐ Read the full article here https://bit.ly/43cEsX0
๐ Retail growth is not always about opening stores in the biggest cities.
Sometimes, the smarter strategy is finding high-growth markets that are underserved and building where the opportunity actually exists.
In this episode of Total Retail Talks, Kathy Gagliano, Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Books-A-Million, shares how the retailer is strategically expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint by focusing on growing markets, right-sized stores, and long-term economics over expensive urban real estate.
Could this be the future of smarter retail expansion? ๐
๐ง Listen to the full episode here https://bit.ly/4tJF417
05/13/2026
Introducing our 2026 Total Retail Tech Advisory Board! ๐
๐น Rene Federico, Head of Marketing, US, Primark
๐น Matt Navarro, Global President, Stanley 1913, PMI WW Brands
๐น Vanathy Lakshmi, Vice President, Product Management, Health-E Commerce
๐น Scott Devlin, Chief Information Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe
๐น Sneha Narahalli, Senior Vice President, Head of Product and UX, Sephora
๐น Dara Meath, Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop
๐น Samir Desai, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
๐น Velia Carboni, Chief Information Officer, SharkNinja
๐น Courtney Graybill, Vice President, Digital Customer Experience, Kohlโs
๐น Jeff Haddox, Chief Technology Officer, Omni Retail Enterprises
This group of innovative retail leaders helping guide this yearโs agenda, content, and conversations. From emerging technologies to the real-world business challenges retailers face every day, their insight ensures Total Retail Tech delivers meaningful connections and actionable takeaways.
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