From Aisle to AI: Industry leaders tackle GLP-1, retail media and AI-powered shopping trips at Groceryshop 2026
NEW YORK, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AI-powered shopping, retail media's next phase of growth and the GLP-1-driven shift in consumer demand will dominate the agenda at Groceryshop 2026, taking place 22-24 September at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, with a focus on real operator experience over speculation to spur innovation and growth.
Senior leaders from Instacart, Unilever Wellbeing, Kroger, DoorDash, Once Upon a Farm, Sam’s Club, BJ's Wholesale Club, Mercado Libre, Dollar General and Diageo are among more than 150 confirmed speakers, joined by executives across grocery, mass, club, drug, dollar, convenience, pharmacy and CPG brands.
The event will bring together more than 4,000 retail professionals – one in three at C-suite level - spanning retailers, brands, technology providers, investors, and startups from over 50 countries.
For brands and businesses navigating an increasingly fragmented consumer landscape, it represents a rare opportunity to connect with decision-makers across commerce, technology, and brand strategy, all in one place.
Last year, more than 30,000 co-matched business meetings were facilitated through its 'Meetup' programme, cementing Groceryshop’s reputation as one of the world’s most efficient retail networking event. Attendees can expect the same density of high-value connection in just three days.
Rocquan Lucas, VP of Content at Groceryshop, said: “Shopping baskets in grocery, convenience, dollar and drug channels are being reshaped at once - by AI, GLP-1, and retail media. Leaders rarely get the chance to compare notes with a peer solving the same problem in a different channel or country. That's what Groceryshop is built for - zeroing in on the decisions leaders must make right now to cut costs, grow market share, expand margins, deliver standout shopping experiences, and finalize their strategy for 2027.”
Must-see keynotes include:
Highlight sessions include:
Timbaland to Headline Groceryshop’s Beach Party, Groceryfest
Grammy award winning recording artist and producer Timbaland will headline Groceryshop’s signature party and networking event, Groceryfest, on Wednesday, September 23 from 8-10:30pm PT. Taking place at Mandalay Bay Beach, the performance will feature his biggest hits spanning his decades-long career.
This year also sees Groceryshop connect with Shoptalk Fall under a single community umbrella, Shoptalk Innovation Week, giving attendees the option to attend both flagship fall events - in Las Vegas and Nashville - with a single ticket add-on.
Event details and registration
Groceryshop 2026 takes place 22–24 September at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. View the full agenda and register: groceryshop.com/agendas/2026-agenda
About Groceryshop
Groceryshop, part of the Shoptalk and Hyve Group portfolio of events, is a next-generation global retail event whose purpose is to bring together and connect entire sector ecosystems from all corners of the globe. It is the world's only ecosystem event for everyday retail - bringing together retailers, brands, technology providers, investors and startups across grocery, mass, club, drug, dollar, convenience, pharmacy and CPG. The event brings together 4,000+ leaders from 50+ countries and is recognised for its Meetup programme - the largest meetings programme in everyday retail - alongside its high-calibre content agenda.
Press contact: Menreet Kaur, Global Head of Communications, Shoptalk & Groceryshop / media@shoptalk.com
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