Globencers - NRF 2026

Step inside the retail innovation hub at NRF through the eyes of our experts who explored the future of AI execution and data-driven business.

Explore these exclusive testimonials to hear firsthand from the Globers who were on the ground and ready to share their top insights with the team.

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At @NRF, conversations about AI ambition were everywhere, but execution is still where many organizations struggle.

@Juliana Caccavo, VP of Technology, CPG, Retail & Manufacturing at @Globant, shares a grounded perspective on the real gap leaders face today: turning AI aspirations into consistent, scalable solutions while managing data quality and day-to-day operational challenges.

Data concerns shouldn’t become paralysis. Innovation and strong data foundations need to move forward together. 🚀📊

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@NRF helped cut through the noise around AI and bring the focus back to what truly matters: practical value. 🎯

@James Partsch, Global VP of Technology Strategy, CPG, Retail & Manufacturing at @Globant, shares how the conversations at NRF validated long-term AI ambitions, while also grounding them in what can be implemented, measured, and felt today. The takeaway wasn’t about lowering the vision, but about being intentional, keeping the north star in sight while prioritizing real, tangible impact now.

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At @NRF, one idea stood out: AI transformation needs a funding strategy.

@Brian Doyle, Global Chief Solutions Officer and North America General Manager, CPG, Retail & Manufacturing at @Globant, shares how many retail organizations are rethinking AI as a self-funded flywheel: starting with tangible use cases, proving value, and reinvesting the gains to scale impact across the business. From conversational AI that improves conversion and basket size, to multimodal AI optimizing inventory and working capital, the focus is on measurable outcomes that unlock further investment. 📊🤖

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At @NRF, a major shift became impossible to ignore: how people discover products and make purchase decisions is fundamentally changing.

Álvaro de la Mora Piñeyro, Head of Retail, CPG, Retail & Manufacturing at @Globant & Global Head of Strategy, shares how AI-powered search experiences, from ChatGPT and Gemini to Perplexity, are breaking the traditional marketing funnel. As search, discovery, and conversion merge into new channels, retail and CPG brands will need to rethink how they approach customers, digital marketing, and the path to purchase. 🔍🛒

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