Shoptalk

Last week Gary Vaynerchuk joined us on the mainstage to close out Shoptalk Fall. He spoke about why AI and organic social are changing everything. The main takeaways? If you aren't going all in on both, it's time to change your strategy. Watch Gary's vlog to find out more about his time at Shoptalk Fall 2025 and join us at Shoptalk Spring 2026 to experience the magic of our shows for yourself. https://lnkd.in/eG4G6iPf

What an incredible week at Shoptalk Fall 2025 We kicked things off with our Shopwalks, giving attendees the chance to step inside some of the most iconic and innovative retailers, including the stunning Jonathan Adler. Thank you to all the retailers who opened their doors and shared their unique perspectives with our community. Our keynotes set the tone for the entire event. A huge thank you to: ⚪ Ciaran Long, CEO, a.k.a. Brands ⚪ Dr. Dennis Gross, Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer and Carrie Gross, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare ⚪ Ann-Marie Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President, The Home Depot ⚪ Jonathan Adler, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Jonathan Adler ⚪ Carly Bigi, Founder & CEO, Laws of Motion ⚪ Fiona Simmonds, Co-Founder, Pinkie, Inc. ⚪ Todd Garner, SVP & Chief Product Officer, Sam's Club ⚪ Sanjay Radhakrishnan, SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Sam’s Club ⚪ Evelyn Webster, CEO, SoulCycle Inc. And, all of our incredible track keynotes and speakers We could not have asked for a more energizing closing than hearing from Gary Vaynerchuk who left us all inspired to embrace change, challenge conventions, and push retail forward. We also want to express our gratitude to all of our incredible vendors and partners. Your creativity and solutions help shape the future of retail, and we are proud to showcase your contributions on the Shoptalk stage and show floor. Most importantly, thank you to our attendees. You are the heartbeat of Shoptalk, bringing the conversations, ideas, and collaboration that make this community so powerful. Without you, none of this would be possible. Up next: Shoptalk Spring 2026 🚀

And just like that Shoptalk Fall 2025 has come to a close. We’ve had an incredible few days of building connections, sharing insights, and strengthening the community that’s driving the future of retail. Thank you to all our attendees for an amazing three days and we can’t wait to see you next year in Nashville 🤠

Evelyn Webster, CEO of SoulCycle Inc. took to the Mainstage to talk about how they build community through holistic experience

Sanjay Radhakrishnan SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Sam's Club and Todd Garner SVP & Chief Product Officer, Sam's Club took the Main Stage to talk about the magic behind Sam’s Club’s Innovation Engine

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✨ What. A. Night. ✨ An unforgettable evening with the legendary Timbaland, bringing our community together to celebrate in true Shoptalk style 🥂🎶 Beyond the music and the energy, it was about connection, creating moments that inspire, sparking conversations, and strengthening the incredible network that makes this community so powerful.

Day 2 was electric! ⚡️ Packed rooms, nonstop networking, an iconic party headlined by Timbaland and the kind of energy you can only feel when the entire industry comes together. Now, the final day of Shoptalk Fall is here! 💥