Groceryshop 2026 Executive Leadership Dinner: How to Compound Advantage with Store Technology

Overview

Invitation-Only Executive Dinner

Join Coresight Research, Simbe and RELEX Solutions for an invitation-only executive dinner at Groceryshop 2026, bringing together senior retail leaders for an evening of strategic discussion, peer networking and research-driven insights.

Grounded in Coresight Research’s third annual State of In-Store Retailing study, the conversation will examine why technology investment alone is no longer enough—and why the order in which retailers modernize store operations is becoming an increasingly important differentiator.

What We’ll Discuss

Discussion Topics

• Why store technology investment sequencing is becoming a competitive differentiator
• How leading retailers are improving store execution and operational performance
• The relationship between shelf digitization, inventory visibility and downstream business outcomes
• Where retailers continue to experience operational inefficiencies despite increasing technology investment
• Practical lessons from retailers building long-term competitive advantage through store technology investments

Research Highlights

State of In-Store Retailing

Discussion will be informed by findings from Coresight’s third annual State of In-Store Retailing study, including:

• 60% of retailers are investing in store technologies, up from 57% in 2025 and 54% in 2024
• In-store inefficiencies now cost retailers 6.4% of gross sales annually (up from 5.5% in 2025), despite continued technology investment
• Technology investment sequencing is increasingly separating industry leaders from laggards
• Certain investment strategies create compounding operational advantages that accelerate long-term business value

About the Dinner

Invitation Only

Hosted during Groceryshop 2026, this executive dinner brings together senior retail leaders for an evening of discussion, networking and practical insights. Seats are limited and available by invitation only. Request an invitation to be considered for attendance.

What to Expect

During the Evening

Networking Opportunities & Community Building

This event is an opportunity to meet executive peers and industry influencers to share strategies shaping the future of grocery retailing.

Curated Fine Dining Experience

Delight in a bespoke fine dining experience crafted to ignite both your palate and your mind, providing the perfect balance of culinary excellence and visionary ideas through stimulating conversation.

Exclusive Insights & Knowledge Sharing

Engage in dynamic knowledge-sharing conversations led by industry experts and peers. Explore practical strategies, emerging technologies, and actionable insights designed to help you navigate today’s evolving landscape and strengthen your retail operations.