At NRF 2026, April Sabral, Founder of April Sabral Leadership & Ask April AI, spoke with Marie Schwartz, CEO of RETHINK Retail, about leadership, community, and the real future of AI in retail.

They explore:

- Why true community starts with deep listening, not followers

- What retailers must prioritize in 2026 beyond chasing every new AI trend

- How leading with vulnerability can be a competitive advantage

- From venture-backed founder to community-driven CEO, Marie shares why 2026 must be the year of execution and application in retail.

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