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NRF '25 Retail's Big Show
Making Your Stores Irreplaceable: How Retailers Can Survive and Thrive in the Replacement Economy
We live in an age where everything can be replaced through an app on a handheld device. So, how can physical stores compete with these easier, cheaper, and more convenient digital replacements? They can tap into other human desires, such as the need for sensory stimulation, belonging to a community, and participating in cultural celebrations. For the last three decades, Kevin Ervin Kelley—an experience designer and author of IRREPLACEABLE—has been helping retailers compete on dimensions other than price, variety, and convenience. During this provocative presentation, he will outline the key principles, tools, and techniques he and his team deploy to help retailers deliver store experiences that are irreplaceable.
Past Speaking Engagements
Ivy: The Lifelong Business School
Virtual Event
IVY introduces business leaders to today's leading minds. We serve more than 10,000 CEOs and rising leaders across 100 countries, enabling them to overcome their most critical obstacles to growth, with a specific focus on three key areas: performance & wellbeing, leadership & management, impact & global trends. Past guests include Magic Johnson, Matthew McConaughey, James Patterson, Matt Damon, and more.
See what Kevin Kelley has to share by inquiring here.
2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
Retail's Hidden Strength: Convening Consumers in Place
Join Kevin Kelley, renowned retail architect and author of 'IRREPLACEABLE', to uncover the next big thing in retail. Forget chasing after robots and AI trends. Instead, let's focus on what truly matters: human connection and experience.
Kevin argues that beyond meeting basic needs, consumers crave immersive experiences and a sense of belonging--and because of this, small to medium-sized brands can thrive by offering more than just products. Through real-world case studies, Kevin will showcase how successful food retailers are leading the way by creating unique, unforgettable experiences that bring communities together. Don't miss this thought-provoking session that will reshape your understanding of retail's true power!
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PCBC
Leader-to-Leader Program
Kevin Kelley, AIA, is an architect who gets inside the minds of consumers to understand how physical environments affect behavior and purchase decisions. His recently-released book, Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together, explores how and why physical places are essential to civil society, business, and community—and how we can do a better job of creating them.
Register here for an insightful event!