David Roth In Conversation

A series of candid conversations with the leaders shaping the future of retail, recorded at the World Retail Congress, Berlin 2026 in association with the World Retail Congress.

Chief executives, founders, board directors, broadcasters and the students who won this year’s Future Retail Challenge. One conversation is published here every Friday, each with my read on what it means. The rest are below: you can watch any of them now.

Jaume Miquel NaudíJaume Miquel NaudíChairman & CEO, TendamWatch the conversation →
South African TeamSouth African TeamFuture Retail Challenge 2026 Winners, University of Cape Town (UCT), South AfricaWatch the conversation →
Steph McGovernSteph McGovernBroadcaster and PresenterWatch the conversation →
Clare Waight KellerClare Waight KellerCreative Director, UniqloWatch the conversation →
Nail ValleyNail ValleyCo-founder, YouzuWatch the conversation →
Sarah WelshSarah WelshChief Product, Brand & Commercial Officer, MatalanWatch the conversation →
Andre MaederAndre MaederGroup CEO, Selfridges GroupWatch the conversation →
Parag ParekhParag ParekhChief Digital Officer, Ingka Group | IKEAWatch the conversation →
Jon StineJon StineFellow, Honeycomb Retail AIWatch the conversation →
Neela MontgomeryNeela MontgomerySenior Advisor / Board Director, Alix Partners, Logitech, Ahold DelhaizeWatch the conversation →
Bracken DarrellBracken DarrellCEO, VF CorporationWatch the conversation →
Kristin WolfKristin WolfSVP, Enterprise Strategy & New Growth, Ulta BeautyWatch the conversation →
Katherine Melchior RayKatherine Melchior RayPresident / Professor, Globe Ally / Berkeley HaasWatch the conversation →
Alex BaldockAlex BaldockCEO, Currys · CEO Designate, Boots UKWatch the conversation →
Fahed GhanimFahed GhanimCEO, Majid Al Futtaim LifestyleWatch the conversation →
David SmollanDavid SmollanCEO, SmollanWatch the conversation →
Max BurianekMax BurianekHead of TikTok Shop Germany, TikTok ShopWatch the conversation →
Martin UrrutiaMartin UrrutiaHead Global Retail Experience, The LEGO GroupWatch the conversation →
Laura CookLaura CookDirector of Procurement, PrimarkWatch the conversation →
Xavier Xu & Jordan BerkeXavier Xu & Jordan BerkeXavier Xu, VP International, Deli Group; Jordan Berke, CEO & Founder, TOMORROWWatch the conversation →
Ian McGarrigleIan McGarrigleChairman, World Retail CongressWatch the conversation →

0 of 21 conversations have been written up so far. A new one is published every Friday.