Its been a busy start to the year but Nick, Andrew, and Alicia are back from the trade show circuit to talk what the vibes of 2025 are so far in the retail industry.
NRF 2024 Recap:
Vibe Check: Mixed energy on the show floor—some booths rocked, others felt like last-minute homework.
Booth MVPs: Toast’s interactive coffee shop stole the show, blending tech with real-life retail vibes.
Session Highlights: Foot Locker’s Mary Dillon kept it real with candid insights on cultural relevance and flagship strategy.
Theme (or Lack Thereof): No clear “big idea” like past years (RIP metaverse buzz). Instead, AI took the spotlight—just less flashy, more integrated.
Retail Media Boom: Everyone’s talking in-store retail media, but can we simplify the buzzwords, please?
TikTok Troubles:
Rumors of a U.S. ban spark existential crisis—and some wild app downloads.
If TikTok disappears, what’s next? (Spoiler: probably more Chinese apps, ironically.)
2025 Predictions:
Expect niche retail conferences to shine as NRF left us craving more focused content.
Gen Z’s mall comeback is real—Abercrombie’s glow-up proves every brand deserves a redemption arc.
Timestamps:
[00:00:04] Intro & NRF vibes
[00:10:20] Booth shoutouts & expo floor highlights
[00:25:40] Best sessions & unexpected insights
[00:45:15] TikTok ban drama & app alternatives
[01:05:50] 2024 retail trends & predictions
[01:15:30] Wrap-up & post-NRF reflections
