NRF 2026 APAC Agenda: The Retail Sessions to Watch

Ryf Quail joins Alex to walk through the NRF 2026 APAC agenda just before the show opens in Singapore.

This episode is a practical guide to the sessions, speakers and themes shaping this year’s event, from AI-powered supply chains and retail media to omnichannel, luxury, malls, content commerce, Japan-style transformation and the rise of APAC as a global retail growth engine.

Ryf explains why this year’s show has strong momentum, including a larger expo footprint, strong regional attendance and growing interest from markets including China, the Philippines and Indonesia. He then breaks down key agenda moments featuring leaders and companies including Matt Shay, Isabelle Allen, Anish Melwani, Scott Price, Woolworths Group, RELEX Solutions, Moloco, Pacvue, AEON360, DFI Retail Group, FairPrice Group, CJ Olive Young, Shiseido Japan, Maxim’s Food Group, CAA, Kering, Shopify, Scanteak, Manochi, OnTheList, Nestlé Japan, SM Supermalls, Reliance Brands Limited and Authentic Brands Group.

Key themes in this episode:

Why NRF 2026 APAC is expanding in Singapore

The biggest keynote and breakout sessions to watch

How AI is changing supply chain, stores, search and customer experience

Why retail media is becoming a major platform for growth

How APAC retailers are approaching omnichannel differently

Why malls remain central to retail in Southeast Asia

What India, Japan, China and Southeast Asia reveal about retail’s next phase

How content, talent and entertainment are becoming retail growth channels

Whether you are attending NRF APAC, following the agenda remotely, or tracking the future of retail in Asia Pacific, this episode gives you a clear roadmap of the conversations that matter.

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