January 12, 2026
New York, NY

Retail success stories are written by companies that are simultaneously crushing it in the now and primed for what’s next. NRF 2026 calls it The Next Now.

Join Kevin Kelley and Shannon DeVito, senior director of book strategy and customer experience with Barnes & Noble, for a fireside chat exploring the impact of retail on community and creating store environments that tap into discovery, delight, escape, and social bliss.

Learn more and join us here!

February 4, 2026
Jacksonville, FL

Since 1927, the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has supported the independent operation of college stores.

This year marks the 100th annual ICBA conference. Join Kevin Kelley as he shares his proven playbook for winning on meaning rather than margins, and on convening rather than commoditizing. Attendees will learn how to design sensory-rich, emotionally engaging, community-building retail experiences that elevate relevance, loyalty, and long-term value.

Learn more and join here!