FOUNDERS OF SHOPTALK & GROCERYSHOP LAUNCH A BOLD NEW CHAPTER IN RETAIL INDUSTRY EVENTS WITH RETAILCLUB

RetailClub To Hold Inaugural “AI Deepdive Retreat” On September 14-17, 2025 In Huntington Beach, CA To (1) Build The Retail’s Industry’s AI-Native Community, And (2) Transform Retail Through Collaboration & Collective Insight

The founders of Shoptalk and Groceryshop–Anil D. Aggarwal and Simran Rekhi Aggarwal–today announced a bold new chapter in retail industry events with the launch of RetailClub. Joining the Aggarwals as co-founders of RetailClub are the former leadership team of Shoptalk and Groceryshop, Caroline Farley and Krystina Gustafson.

RetailClub launches with the “AI Deepdive Retreat”—an exclusive gathering designed to ignite collaboration, accelerate collective insight, and build the retail industry’s AI-native community at a pivotal moment of AI-driven transformation.

Taking place in just over three months on September 14-17, 2025 in Huntington Beach, CA, the inaugural retreat will bring together 500 retail and brand leaders—alongside a dynamic mix of participants ranging from AI-curious newcomers to AI champions and AI changemakers transforming the future of retail.

Set entirely outdoors by the beach, the retreat is designed to reshape retail through immersive learning and meaningful connection. No booths. No filler content. No packed panels. No distractions. Just real conversations, real relationships, and real value—all centered on AI.

“Our approach to retail events—including the retreat format—is bold, unconventional, and exactly what the industry needs to spark an AI-native retail community as well as drive impact amid a time of massive AI disruption,” said Anil D. Aggarwal, CEO and Co-Founder, and former CEO of Shoptalk and Groceryshop. “The urgency is real, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.”

Everyone at RetailClub’s AI Deepdive Retreat will share an AI-first mindset, with the event offering:

• Curated Stage Content: Real-world insights from retail executives and disruptive innovators—no scripts, no fluff, just honest perspectives that matter.

• Breakthru Talks: Intimate, participant-led discussions tackling AI’s biggest opportunities and toughest challenges.
  
  
  
  
• Breakthru Experiences: Expert-Led Workshops, Level Up Sessions, Group Activities, and Networking Dinners, all designed to build strong relationships, form strategic partnerships and expand knowledge that are essential to navigating retail’s AI revolution.

• 5,000+ Prescheduled 1:1 Breakthru Meetings: Every conversation is a targeted, high-value exchange focused on AI ideas, strategies and solutions.

Key themes at the AI Deepdive Retreat will explore the expanding impact of AI across the retail landscape, including:

• Crafting effective AI strategies
• Reinventing search, shopping and the customer experience
• Navigating the evolving tech vendor ecosystem
• Streamlining operations with AI
• Unlocking the full power of data
• Future-proofing the tech stack
• Redefining ways of working
• Preserving brand authenticity at scale

“This is a once-in-a-generation transformation,” said Caroline Farley, Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder. “Our goal isn’t just to help retail professionals keep up—but to empower them to lead the way. This retreat creates the rare environment where real progress happens and impactful partnerships begin.”

Sponsorships are limited to just 100 companies.

Retailers and brands may be eligible for complimentary tickets and up to $1,000 in travel and hotel reimbursement through our Hosted Meetings program.

To learn more or explore opportunities to attend or sponsor, visit RetailClub.com or reach out to us at hello@retailclub.com.

About RetailClub

There’s never been anything like RetailClub.

Founded by the creators of Shoptalk and Groceryshop, RetailClub marks a bold new era in retail industry events. Our retreats are designed to foster a vibrant, community-first atmosphere—blending active group learning with intentional, high-impact networking.

Up next: the RetailClub AI Deepdive Retreat, taking place on September 14-17 in Huntington Beach, CA. This exclusive, beachside event brings together 500 retail professionals—from retail leaders and AI-curious newcomers to AI champions and AI changemakers—for a timely, immersive experience that catalyzes an AI-native community. Realize the full potential of AI through deep collaboration, shared insight, and real connection—all in an open, outdoor setting.

Learn more at RetailClub.com.

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