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SAP at NRF 2026:

Retail's Big Show

Jan 11–13 | NYC
Booth #4223, Level 3

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In retail, every engagement is a chance to win with your customer. From shelves to screens to doorsteps, each touchpoint shapes loyalty and influences their brand perception and future purchases. Success now depends on knowing your customers everywhere: anticipating what they want, when they want it, and delivering it seamlessly across every channel.  

But achieving that kind of intelligence is complex. Data lives in silos. Processes are fragmented. Teams are stretched thin. And yet the need for agility has never been greater, as retailers strive to respond to disruption, protect margins, and build and maintain loyalty in an unforgiving market. 

SAP helps more than 14,000 retailers bring out their best. With 50 years of deep industry expertise, we connect the dots across customer engagement, fulfillment, merchandising, and planning for emerging brands and global enterprises alike. Powered by AI and the world’s richest business data, our solutions give retailers the insights to understand their customers, manage inventory with precision, and deliver the connected experiences that earn loyalty and drive profitable growth.

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Eric van Rossum
Chief Product Officer for Industries and Globalization
Chief Marketing Officer for SAP Business Suite

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Christoph Schroeder
Global Head of Industry Business Unit Retail & Wholesale Distribution

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Andre Bechtold
President SAP Industries & Experiences

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Robert Rabe
Head of Product & Engineering for Consumer Industries

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Jessica Keehn
Chief Marketing Officer, SAP Customer Experience

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Balaji Balasubramanian
President & Chief Product Officer of SAP Customer Experience

Hear customer success stories live in our customer theater

JOIN SAP'S BIG IDEAS SESSIONS

Winning Peak Season: How Leading Retailers Redefine Black Friday with AI

Session# B102
Sunday, January 11 | 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 2

Black Friday and Cyber Monday remain the ultimate stress test for retailers and a powerful catalyst for innovation. Discover how leading retailers like Molton Brown and Douglas Group are transforming high-stakes moments into opportunities for growth and loyalty.​ Explore how retailers are embracing AI-driven insights and intelligent automation to anticipate demand, streamline operations, and ensure seamless customer engagement during peak shopping season. Learn how advance preparation and real-time collaboration enable resilience under pressure and unlock new paths to efficiency, agility, and revenue growth.

Q&A session to follow in SAP Booth #4223 in SAP Customer Theater at 10:30 a.m.

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Presented by:
Tarun Luthra

Global VP, SAP Industries and Customer Experience, SAP

 

Moderator
Kristin Howell
Global Vice President - Retail Industry BU, SAP

Naresh Krishnamurthy
Senior Manager, Business Transformation, Molton Brown

Suhaim Mohamed
Head of Architecture & Application Portfolio Management, Douglas Group Technology

Winning in Retail with Cloud, AI, and Resilient Strategies

Session# BI54
Monday, January 12 | 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 4

Get inspired by one Retailer’s transformation as the brand elevates its retail game with SAP. In a rapidly shifting landscape where agility, trust, and connected experiences define success, Andre Bechtold, President of SAP Industries & Experiences hosts a candid conversation with our special guest on navigating today’s demanding retail environment.  Explore how to stay ahead in challenging market conditions — leveraging SAP Cloud ERP, AI, and resilience-focused strategies to stay competitive and deliver the seamless experiences consumers expect.

Q&A session to follow in SAP Booth #4223 in SAP Customer Theater at 12:00 p.m.

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Presented by:
Andre Bechtold
President SAP Industries & Experiences

In conversation with a special guest, to be announced

Make more efficient and effective omnichannel fulfillment decisions by augmenting your inventory data with AI driven insights.

Deliver curated personalized recommendations at the right moment, to drive conversion and customer lifetime value.

 

Outperform competitors with resilient and sustainable supply chains using ML-powered forecasts.

 

Optimize assortments, reduce costs, and maximize profits with the next generation of retail merchandising management.

SAP Customer Experience Innovations Drive Profitable Growth

In today’s market, loyalty and retention are the twin engines of repeatable business, the lifeblood of every organization. Earning and keeping customer trust has always been hard-won, but the bar is higher than ever. 

Feature by Balaji Balasubramanian

Inside Birkenstock North America’s Tech Transformation with SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business

From Greenfield to Brownfield: Inside Birkenstock North America’s Tech Transformation with SAP S/4HANA for Fashion and Vertical Business

Feature by Brian Wasson

Merrifield Garden Center Nurtures Omnichannel Innovation

A garden center and plant nursery may seem like a seasonal business, but Merrifield Garden Center is continuously evolving to meet the needs of its customers no matter the time of year.

Feature by Gillian Hixson

The Future of Commerce

Experts forecast slower growth in holiday retail sales this year as consumers grapple with inflation and economic uncertainty.

Feature by Marcia Yusavage

NEW RETAIL REPORT
Creating Connections and Innovative Retail Experiences:
See how customers are succeeding with SAP solutions for retail.

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