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2026 Walmart Forum Agenda

 

Forum Agenda & Sessions

Explore CRC's 2026 Walmart Forum agenda below, featuring analyst-led presentations, retailer deep dives, and forward-looking discussions designed to help you navigate today's evolving Walmart landscape. Additional speakers and agenda details will be announced in the coming weeks.

 
  WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
 

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Conifer Bentonville
321 SE 2nd St Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712

 

 
  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026 
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM CT
 

Registration & Networking Breakfast

 
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM CT
 

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Ben Metzger
Executive Director, Traditional Retail
Cleveland Research Company

cleveland research company | traditional retail council

8:10 AM - 8:50 AM CT
 

The Big Picture: Macro & Retail

Scott Bender
Senior Research Analyst 
Cleveland Research Company 

 cleveland research company

John Selio
Research Analyst 
Cleveland Research Company 

 cleveland research company

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM CT
 

Q&A with CRC Retail Analysts 

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT
 

Walmart Deep Dive - Part 1
Competitive Positioning

Aubrey Jones
Research Associate
Cleveland Research Company 

cleveland research company | traditional retail council

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM CT
 

Networking Break

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM CT
 

AI in Retail  

presented by Stackline 
 

  stackline

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM CT
 

Walmart Deep Dive - Part 2 
Strategies for Innovative Growth

Ben Metzger
Executive Director, Traditional Retail
Cleveland Research Company

cleveland research company | traditional retail council

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM CT
 

Q&A with CRC Retail Team & Stackline

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM CT 
 

Final Remarks 

Ben Metzger
Executive Director, Traditional Retail
Cleveland Research Company

cleveland research company | traditional retail council

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM CT
 

Lunch & Learn with SPS Commerce 

sps commerce

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM CT
 

NEW for 2026
Meet the CRC Analysts Covering C-Stores, Pet Insights & Grocery

Josh Spicher 
Research Associate 
Cleveland Research Company    

cleveland research company | c-store insights 

Claire Obertin 
Council Director, Pet Insights 
Cleveland Research Company    

cleveland research company | pet insights council 

Michael Konrad
Research Associate 
Cleveland Research Company    

cleveland research company | eCommerce council 

 
 *Please note: Additional speakers and session details to be announced. This agenda is subject to change.