September 27-29, 2026 | La Quinta Resort & Club
Palm springs, ca
Past speakers included:
RS Fall Lineup coming soon!
Rob Olson
COO
Terri Micklin
SVP, Store Development & Facilities
Harland Williams
Actor, Comedian
Rob Lancaster
VP, Head of Real Estate Development
Isha Nicole
SVP of Marketing
Calvin Chung
EVP, Property Development
Nathan Macintosh
Comedian
Simeon Siegel
Managing Director & Senior Analyst
Danni Gallagher
VP, Planning, Design and Construction
Isabel Kurzner
Senior Director, Real Estate
Ron Galloway
Author | Futurist
Jamie Holm
Founder & VP, Design
Genevieve Davis
Chief Development Officer
Chris Lee
SVP, Real Estate & Construction
Bianca Doerschlag
VP, Technology & Innovation
Much More
To be announced
Check out who’s spoken at RetailSpaces over the years…
The things we’re going to do…
Explore Big Ideas
Laugh Through a Comedy Night
Go on Desert Run/Walks
Explore New Vendors
Talk Candidly w/ Peers
Make Meaningful Connections!
Explore Big Ideas
Explore New Vendors
Laugh Through a Comedy Night
Talk Candidly w/ Peers
Go on Desert Run/Walks
Make Meaningful Connections!
…and much more!
Topics we’ve recently explored:
AI in Action: Smarter Design, Faster Delivery
New Store Formats: What’s Working + What’s Not
Tariffs, Trade + What’s Next for Store Development
Controlling Buildout Costs + Speed to Market in a Volatile Market
Advancing Sustainability in Store Design + Construction
Securing the Store Without Killing the Experience
Rethinking Permitting + Pre-Construction
Future-Ready Store Design: Trends Worth Betting On
High-Impact Design on a Lean Budget
…and much more!
What sets RetailSpaces apart?
Ideas Beyond Your Bubble.
We bring together store development, design, and construction leaders from every corner of retail—apparel, grocery, specialty, convenience, and more. The goal? Real conversations, fresh ideas, and lessons that cut across silos.
Meetings that Matter.
Retailers can connect with 80+ top vendors through pre-scheduled 1:1s—no wandering exhibit floors, no stuffy boardrooms. Just focused conversations that get to the point.
Less Conference. More Connection.
Set at a laid-back resort, RetailSpaces feels more like a retreat. Think sailing, comedy nights, and themed dinner parties designed to help you connect—personally and professionally.
Check out highlights from
A Past Event
WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY
”
The biggest thing you take away from RetailSpaces is the relationships with other retailers and vendors.”
SVP of Store Development, T-Mobile
Check out pics from
Our last retreats
Where you’ll be
La Quinta Resort & Club | Palm Springs, CA
🌴 Set against the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club is a true desert gem. With its Spanish-style casitas, palm-lined paths, and mountain views, it’s the perfect place to step away from the chaos and have real conversations about the future of retail.
Sample
Agenda
SUNDAY
SEP 27
12:00pm Welcome!
1:30pm Networking Activities
6:30pm Sunset Cocktail Reception
7:15pm Networking Dinner
8:15pm Comedy Night
MONDAY
SEP 28
6:30am Group Run/ Walk
7:15am Breakfast
8:00am Outdoor Keynote
9:30am Sourcing Session
10:30am Innovation Talks
11:30am Sourcing Session
12:30pm MasterMind Roundtables
1:30pm Networking Lunch
2:30pm Sourcing Session
4:00pm Happy Hour Talk
7:00pm RetailSpaces Rocks! Dinner Party
TUESDAY
SEP 29
8:00am Innovation Talks
10:00am Sourcing Session
11:00am MasterMind Roundtables
12:00pm Closing Remarks
12:30pm Goodbye Brunch
INDUSTRY
Insights + Trends
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(Retail Exec)
Qualified retail execs attend at no cost. The invitation includes accommodations for two nights, full meals and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering with RetailSpaces is a great way to get your company in front of the top minds in retail store development, design, construction, and facilities.
FAQ
Who attends the event?
RetailSpaces is by invitation-only. Invited attendees are real estate, store development, design, operations & customer experience strategy leaders for the world’s top retail brands and industry vendors.
I’m a store development + design leader and would like to attend. How do I register and what's included?
Registration is complimentary for qualified executives and includes 2 nights’ accommodation (Sunday and Monday), full meals (Sunday dinner – Tuesday lunch) and access to the entire program. Click here to request an invite.
I’m an industry vendor and would like to attend. How can I get involved?
What is your cancellation policy?
- Less than 4 weeks prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $499 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
- Less than 1 week prior to the event – cancellations received after this date are subject to a $999 cancellation fee. Fees will be waived if a suitable replacement from your organization is sent.
Who will be speaking?
RetailSpaces is unlike a traditional conference. The content we present at our live event includes Innovation Talks, fireside chats, and facilitated discussion groups led by provocative thought leaders from outside and inside the industry. For the developing list, click here.
Can my spouse attend the events?
What is the dress code?
