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Keynote Session

NRF Chairman’s opening remarks: Welcome to The Next Now!

NRF Board Chair and BJ’s Wholesale Chairman and CEO, Bob Eddy, kicks off NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show with a welcome address and a look ahead at what’s in store for the industry. He’ll offer a preview of this year’s event highlights and share NRF’s key initiatives shaping retail in 2026. Immediately following, Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK’S Sporting Goods, will join Bob on stage for a fireside chat. Their conversation will explore leadership strategies for navigating shifting consumer expectations, the evolving role of experiential retail in sports, and how DICK’S is leveraging technology and community engagement to drive growth and loyalty.

Bob Eddy
Bob Eddy

Chairman and CEO

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.

Ed Stack
Ed Stack

Executive Chairman

DICK'S Sporting Goods