Retail TouchPoints is bringing together four senior retail executives to talk about the major factors impacting their businesses and their consumers on July 28 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
From economic pressures and affordability to artificial intelligence to the ongoing impact of tariffs, Mid-Year Retail Check-In: What’s Working, What’s Shifting and What’s Next will look back at the first six months of 2026 and explore how that stretch is shaping the way retail leaders are planning for the all-important second half of the year, including the holiday season.
You’ll hear from:
- Seth Estep, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, Tractor Supply Co. Seth oversees merchandising strategy for one of retail’s most consistent performers. He brings the operator’s perspective: what’s working on the shelf, how his team is reading demand signals and how Tractor Supply is planning its back half with discipline and precision.
- Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder, Coresight Research. One of retail’s most cited analysts, Deborah brings the macro view. She tracks the data points and connects the dots across consumer behavior, technology adoption and economic forces to show where the market is actually heading.
- Kristin Flor Perret, VP of Brand, Sur La Table. Kristin is shaping how a beloved culinary brand stays relevant in a crowded market. She’ll speak to the intersection of brand identity and retail strategy: how Sur La Table is deepening customer connection, driving engagement and building the loyalty that carries retailers through the back half.
- Neil Stern, CEO, Good Food Holdings, Inc. Neil leads a portfolio of premium grocery banners and has spent decades studying how retail concepts win or lose with consumers. He’ll bring sharp perspective on how specialty food retail is navigating shifting spending patterns and what the second half of 2026 demands from operators.
- Kate Robertson, Editor-in-Chief of Retail TouchPoints, will host and moderate the discussion.
Register today to join us live on July 28 or to receive an on-demand replay.
