January Digital’s Sarah Engel on the Trends Shaping Retail in 2026

The rules of retail are being rewritten.

At Shoptalk 2026, those conversations took center stage.

January Digital’s Vic Drabicky and Sarah Engel joined industry leaders from Etsy, ThredUp, David’s Bridal, Consortium Brand Partners, Randa Apparel & Accessories, Steve Madden, and more to debate the trends reshaping retail. From AI and the future of advertising to the shifts nobody has fully figured out yet, the discussions explored where the industry is headed next.

Want to continue the conversation? Sarah recently sat down with ClickZ Media’s Lee Arthur to share her perspective on the themes shaping retail today and what brands should be watching in the months ahead.

Read the full interview here.

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