The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

In this candid and deeply practical session, retail leadership strategist Steve Worthy will explore why sharpening executive judgment is now the most critical factor in successful AI-driven store experiences. Drawing on findings from the recent Campus 2025 Retail Leadership Development Study and over 30 years of leadership, executive coaching, and training across major retail brands, Steve will reveal how senior leaders can:

  • 💡 Spotlight emerging tools like AI-powered displays, smart shelves, or experiential tech that are reshaping shopper interaction
  • 📈 Identify early signals of how in-store technology is evolving and where innovation is accelerating fastest
  • ❓ Define the right business questions before pursuing AI-driven engagement
  • ❤️ Understand how customer sentiment, leadership tone, and market signals shape in-store experience strategy
  • 🛠️ Build an input-to-output framework that ensures AI and sensory tools serve leadership goals, not just marketing trends

In this high-impact session, you will walk away with a new lens on how to lead, decide, and deliver in a store environment increasingly shaped by AI.


📆 August 12, 2025 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm BST


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