The Art of Shopkeeping in the Digital Age

28 Apr 2026
Track One
As digital takes an ever-greater share of customer attention, this panel explores why the craft of great shopkeeping ' human connection, sensory experience, and the theatre of the store ' still matters profoundly. Leaders will discuss how the most successful retailers are blending digital intelligence with physical creativity to elevate service, personalise journeys, and rediscover the magic that makes people fall in love with shopping all over again.
Chairperson
Dilys Maltby
Dilys Maltby, Chair - Circus
Speakers
Timo Weber
Timo Weber, CEO - KaDeWe
Melanie Gallop
Melanie Gallop, Former President - Calvin Klein Europe
Richard Butler
Richard Butler, Vice President of North America Stores, Training and Visual Merchandising - Coach