The physical store is alive and well—especially with nearly 85% of U.S. retail sales still happening in brick-and-mortar spots. But shoppers want more than just a place to buy stuff. They're looking for fun experiences, unique offerings, curated finds, and seamless cross-channel shopping. Join Kevin Kelley (Thursday, March 27 at 2:45PM) as he presents case studies in Successful Store Design for a visually rich presentation in what brings the "wow" factor in stores today.

Shoptalk Spring 2025 will bring together a speaking faculty of over 200 luminaries and 10,000 attendees across retail, consumer brands, and retail tech. It is where the future of retail is defined.

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This year marks the 26th Harvard Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) Alumni Reunion. Hosted at the new home of AMDP, the innovative David Rubenstein Treehouse is part of the first phase of Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus.

Kevin Kelley will provide a guest talk on Tuesday, July 14th at 10:00AM. The event is open to alumni and their guests. Learn more here!

Since 1927, the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has supported the independent operation of college stores. ICBA programs and services are designed to help stores remain independent and be financially and operationally successful.

This year marks the 100th annual ICBA conference. Join Kevin Kelley (Wednesday, February 4 at 1:20PM) as he shares his proven playbook for winning on meaning rather than margins, and on convening rather commoditizing. Attendees will learn how to design sensory-rich, emotionally engaging, community-building retail experiences that elevate relevance, loyalty, and long-term value.

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