Shoptalk After Hours: The Retail Rumble
The Marketing & Media Stage

Shoptalk After Hours: The Retail Rumble

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
4:25 PM - 5:05 PM | America/Los_Angeles
The Marketing & Media Stage
English
About
Shoptalk’s “Retail Rumble” offers a series of fast-paced match-ups between some of retails deepest thinkers and most opinionated experts. Speakers will go head to head, debating some of the most contentious topics in the industry in a lively format. Grab a drink and let’s get ready to rumble! Debate topics will include: • Is ecommerce about to enter a new phase of accelerated growth? • Does Retail Media improve the shopper journey? • Can Department Stores can be resurrected? • Will AI take my job?

Speakers

Steve Dennis

President & FounderSageBerry Consulting

Sarah Engel

PresidentJanuary Digital

R. J. Hottovy

Head of Analytical ResearchPlacer.ai

Lauren Livak Gilbert

Executive DirectorThe Digital Shelf Institute

Kiri Masters

Retail Media Indusrty AnalystRetail Media Breakfast Club

Ken Pilot

Founder & CEOKen Pilot Ventures

Neil Saunders

Managing DirectorGlobalData

Rachel Tipograph

Founder & CEOMikMak, a SPINS Company

Moderators

Michael LeBlanc

Producer & Co-HostThe Remarkable Retail Podcast

Anne Mezzenga

Founder & CEORetail Field Report