3-4 November 2026, Cannes MAPIC takes place every autumn in Cannes and remains one of the few global events where the future of physical retail is discussed through real deals, not presentations.
Las Vegas · May 2026 · Las Vegas Convention Center ICSC Las Vegas takes place each year in May and is the largest dedicated event for the global shopping center and retail real estate industry. The event is heavily focused on leasing activity, asset repositioning, and the commercial realities of running physical retail destinations. Conversations […]
World Retail Congress takes place each spring in London and brings together senior retail executives, investors, and property leaders for closed-door discussions on long-term retail strategy.
This article is based on a review of ten verified retail moves made by DTC and digital-native brands in 2025, confirmed through trade media and public disclosures.
From Riyadh and Bangkok to Shanghai, the US, and Europe, these flagship retail projects demonstrate how scale, design, and urban role are evolving by 2026.
In 2025, retail expansion stopped being about square meters and started being about intent. Across luxury, athleisure and digital-native brands, stores became cultural signals.
Shoptalk Europe is held annually in Barcelona and focuses on how physical retail operates in an environment where digital growth has slowed and stores must prove their economic value. The European market often acts as a testing ground for new store formats, omnichannel strategies, and customer experience models. Shoptalk Europe captures those experiments early, with […]
Singles’ Day 2025 breaks new global records with $150B+ in sales. Discover the top categories, data insights, and retail trends shaping the world’s biggest shopping event—from Tmall to Amazon and Shopee.
