Is your retail company struggling to succeed in this ever-changing business environment? 

Every year, the retail industry faces legal, economic, and technological headwinds. Whether your retail business is a brick-and-mortar store in a mall or an online page on a sales platform, how can you best negotiate these challenges to stay in the black?

At BigSpeak Speakers Bureau, we work with some of the top Keynote Speakers for the Retail Industry. These speakers are successful CEOs, business consultants, and entrepreneurs who have built successful retail businesses (physical and online) or turned around failing ones. From selling to marketing to advertising, they can help improve your business.

Here are 9 of the top keynote speakers for retail.

1) Ron Johnson is the visionary behind the Apple Stores and the leader who brought design to Target through its first design collaboration. He’s widely regarded as one of the boldest retail innovators of the last 30 years. In his talk, Ron unpacks the timeless principles of using your imagination, the power of intuition, and the courage required to reinvent a category. 

2) Tiffani Bova is a growth, innovation, and sales transformation keynote speaker who is also a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the highly rated podcast host of What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova. Drawing on 30 years of experience helping companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM grow smarter, Tiffani shows how leveraging AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics can transform every stage of the sales cycle.

3) Omar Johnson is the mastermind behind Beats by Dre’s rise from a $20 million niche player to a $2 billion category leader to a $3 billion acquisition by Apple and was named one of the “Most Innovative CMOs” by Business Insider. In his talks, Omar shares that all marketing is B2H (Business to Human)—a human-centric approach to marketing that combines people, product, and storytelling to create amazing experiences and an authentic sense of purpose for your brand.

4) Kevin O’Leary is famous as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s multi-award-winning Shark Tank and is also a serial entrepreneur, respected investor, and bestselling author. In his talks, Kevin shares how to turn your business talents into a profitable venture, build a dream team, transform adversity into opportunity, and make and grow your business—and your money.

5) Matthew Luhn is a master of the art, practice, and business applications of storytelling. Using ideas from a 30-year career working on The Simpsons and Disney/Pixar blockbusters, including Toy Story and Finding Nemo, he helps audiences sharpen their storytelling skills for business success. Learn to craft and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart—building stronger brands and more impactful business communications.

6) Sophia Amoruso is a badass business speaker, founder, VC investor, and bestselling author of #GIRLBOSS, who has been called one of the ‘Most Creative People in Business.’ Learn the lessons of retail from Sophia, who went from selling vintage fashion on eBay to earning $12 million in sales for her company, Nasty Gal.

7) Bethenny Frankel is a top entrepreneur, speaker, reality TV star, five-time New York Times bestselling author, and the founder of Skinnygirl Cocktails. In her talks, she shares anecdotes, personal stories, and advice on how to succeed as an entrepreneur.

8) Ken Schmidt is a customer loyalty expert who is known for leading the extraordinary turnaround of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motor Company. In his talks, Ken shares that in today’s retail environment, many products and services are seen as easily replaced, indistinct commodities. Whether you stand out or get lost in the crowd is a choice.

9) Peter Thurin is a top business growth speaker and Australia’s leading authority on Performance Excellence. He spent more than 20 years owning, building, and selling successful businesses in Australia and now motivates other retail entrepreneurs to their own success.

If you’re interested in a top keynote speaker about retail, contact BigSpeak Speakers Bureau today.