In this episode, we unpack the 2026 NRF Big Show—the largest yet, with 41,000 attendees and a provocative tension: when tech companies dominate retail’s flagship event, who truly owns the future? From REI’s “selective openness” and FairPrice’s 17% basket lift through AI, to the stark divide between Amazon’s fortress and Walmart’s federation strategies—discover what retailers must own to remain destinations, not just data sources🛡️. Plus: Why semantic capital is the new competitive moat, why your website’s intelligence is existential, and how Bloomingdale’s and Printemps are proving physical retail’s renaissance is real 🏬.📖 Full report available at IADS Exclusive Insights (👉Click here)
