Don’t miss Shoptalk Europe 2023, taking place on 9th-11th May at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona

Innovation in retail isn’t a luxury - it’s business critical.

As the European retail environment is disrupted by dynamic consumer behaviours, an abundance of new digital technologies, and a challenging economic backdrop, this is the exact moment when winning businesses will look beyond the short-term and accelerate, not slow down, their digital transformation.

The need to build the future of retail’s digital transformation is exactly why more than 3,500 of the industry’s boldest and most creative decision makers will unite at Shoptalk Europe, taking place at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona this 9th-11th May.

Hosting Europe’s biggest meetings programme in history, Shoptalk Europe will fuel more than 20,000 conversations between every retail vertical tackling the biggest shared challenges, forging tomorrow’s game-changing collaborations and reimagining how new technologies and business models are changing how consumers discover, shop and buy. 

What’s more, an industry crafted agenda will feature more than 175 of the most fearless and respected trailblazers from the likes of adidas, Ahold Delhaize, Amazon, Carrefour, Decathlon, Google, Ikea, Mars, Meta, Ocado, Pandora, Pinterest, The Coca-Cola Company, The LEGO Group, and many more revealing their own critical insights on five business critical questions:

What does best-in-class customer engagement look like?

How shoppers search for and discover products is changing. Shoptalk Europe will examine the platforms and capabilities companies need to ensure they’re present where their shoppers are, including social commerce, visual search, live streaming and shoppable video, and generative AI.

What emerging channels will deliver growth for my business?

Shoptalk goes beyond the obvious and short-term to help retail businesses find growth. Shoptalk Europe will cover how ecommerce, marketplaces and DTC will strategically and commercially evolve.

But they will also go further, looking at the latest in Web 3.0 and the metaverse, as well as how new offerings like retail media networks, white label services and more are creating new revenue streams and boosting profits for retailers.

How do I deliver an outstanding store experience?

Shoptalk Europe will explore how leading companies are reimagining their stores to deliver unified, seamless and engaging experiences to shoppers.

They will discuss the impact these changes have on merchandising, store operations and design, including the role technologies like computer vision, robotics and augmented reality will play.

Which tech investments will boost my revenue and profitability?

Driving operational efficiency is even more important in a tough economic climate. Shoptalk Europe will help you identify the next game-changing technologies to unlock savings across the business, from new fulfilment capabilities to digital twins to inventory management solutions.

What organisational changes will help me win?

Successful businesses must keep evolving their structures to enable digital transformation and not be left behind.

You’ll hear how organisations are breaking down barriers and processes to share data and insights across divisions, discover tools to better equip their workforce, and get firsthand advice from leaders on how to inspire and enable your teams during disruption.

Now just weeks’ away, don’t miss experiencing Europe’s biggest gathering of senior players fuelling what’s next in retail at Shoptalk Europe this 9th-11th May in Barcelona.

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