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Event Coverage | June 21, 2022 Premium

Salesforce Connections 2022: The Tech Company Reiterates Core Values and Seeks To Bring Back the “Wow”

We present key insights from Salesforce’s mid-year Connections conference on June 8‒9, 2022, covering the technology provider’s core values, its aims to bring back the “wow” for its customers, and recently launched and upcoming cloud solution features.

Event Coverage | June 14, 2022 Premium

Kering Capital Markets Days 2022: Company Plans To Grow Gucci into a €15 Billion Brand and Yves Saint Laurent into a €5 Billion Brand

We present insights from Kering’s Capital Markets Days on June 8 and 9, 2022—covering the French luxury group’s strategic growth plans for two of its biggest brands, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as its Kering Eyewear business segment.

Event Coverage | June 9, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day Three: China Innovation, Handbag Subscriptions and Rapid Delivery Profitability

We present key takeaways from the third and final day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, held in London, England, from June 6 to 8. We cover discussions on innovation in China retail, the obstacles in getting returns fulfilled, how quick commerce can be profitable and more.

Event Coverage | June 8, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day Two: Payments, Retail Media and Agility in Quick Commerce

We present key insights from the second day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, covering presentations by startups offering services in payments and loyalty programs as well as learnings about retail media, quick commerce, consumer trends and more.

Event Coverage | June 7, 2022 Premium

Shoptalk Europe 2022, Day One: “And the Winner Is…”—15 Retail and Tech Innovators Compete in the Startup Pitch

We present key takeaways from the first day of Shoptalk Europe 2022, held in London, England, from June 6 to 8. We cover the Startup Pitch panel, including insights from all 15 retail and tech innovators showcased and which companies took home the Judges’ Choice and Audience Choice awards.

Event Coverage | May 31, 2022 Premium

Aptos Engage 2022: From Good to Great in Unified Commerce, Addressing Retail Challenges Across Inflation, Loyalty and More

We present key insights from Aptos Engage 2022, held on May 16–19, covering the current challenges in retail—such as inflation and customer loyalty—and Aptos management’s vision for unified commerce.

Event Coverage | April 26, 2022 Premium

Lululemon Athletica Analyst Day 2022: Company Plans To Double Revenues to $12.5 Billion by FY26

We present key insights from Lululemon Athletica’s Analyst Day on April 20, 2022, covering its the Power of Three x2 strategy and the company’s plans to double its revenues by 2026 by doubling its men’s business and e-commerce, quadrupling its international business and continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives.

Event Coverage | March 24, 2022 Premium

MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022: Entering the Metaverse, Understanding Chinese Consumers and Harnessing Influencers

We present key insights from MarketingPulse and EtailingPulse 2022 on the latest global trends in marketing and e-commerce, with a focus on the metaverse, Chinese consumer trends and influencer marketing.

Event Coverage | March 14, 2022 Premium

Kroger 2022 Business Update: Alternative Profit Streams To Support Future Margin Expansion

On March 4, 2022, Kroger hosted its 2022 Business Update event in Orlando, Florida. We present key insights from the event, outlining Kroger’s strategies to bolster its fresh food category, elevate its customer experience and accelerate digital growth and profitability.

Event Coverage | March 11, 2022 Premium

Kohl’s Investor Day 2022: Sephora, Active, Digital and 100 Small-Format Stores To Drive Growth

We present key insights from Kohl’s virtual Investor Day on March 7, 2022, covering the retailer’s plans to drive growth through its Sephora shop-in-shop business, open smaller stores, become the active lifestyle destination for the entire family and achieve digital expansion.

Event Coverage | February 18, 2022 Premium

Brand Bharat Summit: Understanding Growth Opportunities in India’s Lower-Tier Markets

We present insights from the Brand Bharat Summit—a virtual event focusing on lower-tier cities and villages in India—held on January 27, 2022.

Event Coverage | January 21, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Wrap-Up: The Metaverse, Livestreaming E-Commerce and Value of Data

We provide 10 key insights from NRF 2022, covering the implications for retailers of the rise of the metaverse, livestreaming e-commerce, the value of data and more.

Event Coverage | January 19, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day Three: The Art and Science of Retail

We present our top insights from the third day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 18, covering livestreaming, inclusivity, localization, sustainability and more.

Event Coverage | January 19, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022: Innovative Technology Startups—Part Three

We present innovative startups that exhibited at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show—with solutions covering returns reduction, sustainability, brick-and-mortar store insights and cybersecurity.

Event Coverage | January 18, 2022 Premium

NRF 2022 Day Two: The Retail Metaverse and Consumer-Centric Listening

We present our top insights from the second day of NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, held on January 17, covering bottlenecks in the retail metaverse, consumer-centric listening, diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, and more.