# Shoptalk Fall 2026

**Date**: Sep 28 – Oct 1, 2026  
**Location**: Nashville, TN, USA  
**Price**: $1725  
**Format**: In Person

Shoptalk Fall 2026 is a premier retail event where thousands of retailers and brands converge to solidify their 2027 strategies. It features a unique "Retail Unplugged" format for candid conversations and peer-to-peer learning, alongside extensive networking opportunities and a focus on actionable insights.

## Overview
Shoptalk Fall 2026 is an essential gathering for the retail industry, designed to help businesses formulate and finalize their strategies for the upcoming year. The event's core mission is to move beyond traditional conference formats, offering a "Retail Unplugged" experience that prioritizes candid discussions and peer-to-peer collaboration. This innovative approach ensures that attendees leave not just with notes, but with concrete action plans ready for implementation in 2027.

The overarching theme revolves around preparing for the future of retail, encompassing everything from technological advancements like AI to evolving customer behaviors and channel growth.

## Audience
This event is a must-attend for a wide range of professionals within the retail and brand ecosystem. This includes C-suite executives, senior leaders, and decision-makers from retailers and brands across various sectors such as apparel, accessories, beauty, home goods, electronics, footwear, and automotive. It also caters to department stores, marketplaces, and companies in entertainment, hospitality, and health that are redefining the customer experience.

## Key Topics
Key topics and themes at Shoptalk Fall 2026 will span critical areas shaping the retail landscape:
- The impact of AI on retail operations and customer engagement
- Strategies for channel growth
- The evolving role of physical stores
- Understanding the future customer
- Brand storytelling
- Retooling e-commerce tech stacks

## Notable Speakers
Notable speakers include industry leaders such as:
- Hal Lawton, President & CEO of Tractor Supply
- Anne Mehlman, Crocs Brand President
- Carly Gomez, Chief Marketing Officer at Crocs
- Abhishek Nandi, VP, Marketing Technology at Lowe's
- Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer at ThredUp
- Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer at Ulta Beauty
- Amy Wu Martin, Partner at Menlo Ventures

## Networking Opportunities
Networking opportunities are a cornerstone of Shoptalk Fall, designed to facilitate meaningful connections:
- **Meetup**: Pre-matched 1:1 meetings between retailers, brands, and tech providers.
- **Tabletalks**: Off-the-record roundtables for peer-to-peer problem-solving.
- **Tech Discovery**: Showcasing nearly 350 solutions.
- **Shopwalks**: Curated store tours in Nashville for real-world insights.

## Conclusion
Attendees will gain a wealth of actionable takeaways, strategic insights, and invaluable connections. The integration of Shoptalk Innovation Week, uniting Groceryshop and Shoptalk Fall, enhances the value proposition by creating a single community for end-of-year planning.

What sets Shoptalk Fall apart is its commitment to delivering tangible outcomes rather than just information. The "Retail Unplugged" format and the structured networking ensure that attendees are actively engaged in decision-making.