At NRF 2026, April Sabral, Founder of April Sabral Leadership & Ask April AI, spoke with Marie Schwartz, CEO of RETHINK Retail, about leadership, community, and the real future of AI in retail.
They explore:
– Why true community starts with deep listening, not followers
– What retailers must prioritize in 2026 beyond chasing every new AI trend
– How leading with vulnerability can be a competitive advantage
– From venture-backed founder to community-driven CEO, Marie shares why 2026 must be the year of execution and application in retail.
Marie Schwartz on AI, Community and Retail
Topics# Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Digital Retail, Retail, Strategy
