Keynote Session

Sunday
January 14
8:15 am–8:30 am

NRF chairman's welcome: Making it matter

Walmart U.S. president and CEO and Chairman of the National Retail Federation, John Furner provides NRF 2024’s welcome and opening remarks including a brief state of the industry and NRF, and why decisions made today matter more than ever.
Monday
January 15
9:00 am–9:30 am

The Visionary 2024: DICK’S Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack in conversation with NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay

Starting his retail career at a young age, executive chairman Ed Stack has led DICK’S Sporting Goods through decades of remarkable growth with tremendous business acumen and ingenuity. His story demonstrates how the retail industry is unmatched in its opportunity and impact. Throughout his tenure, Ed has stood by his convictions and dedication to making a difference.
Tuesday
January 16
9:00 am–9:30 am

The evolution of the luxury Experience: A Conversation with Saks CEO Marc Metrick

Marc Metrick, CEO of Saks, the premier digital platform for luxury fashion, joins CNBC Senior Retail Reporter Courtney Reagan for a conversation about the company’s strategy to evolve the luxury experience for today’s online luxury shopper. Marc will share key insights into serving the full continuum of luxury consumers and Saks’ efforts to build lasting and meaningful customer relationships, prioritizing high lifetime value (LTV) customers.