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Watson Weekly NRF Recap: Agentic Hype and Complications with Rick and Nick

The dust has settled on NRF 2026, and the retail world is buzzing about "Agentic AI." But is it a transformative strategy or just the latest layer of enterprise hype?

Join Rick Watson and Nick Kaplan for a high-octane, 30-minute recap of the Big Show. We’re moving past the brochures to discuss what actually matters for your 2026 roadmap. We’ll dive deep into the major announcements—including Google’s Unified Commerce Platform (UCP)—and separate the legitimate breakthroughs from the marketing fluff.

What we’ll cover:

  • The Agentic Reality Check: Our take on the biggest AI announcements and their immediate impact on retail operations.

  • The Hits & Misses: A raw look at the highs and lows of NRF 2026.

The 2026 Playbook: Why boldness and adaptability are no longer optional in a year defined by rapid tech shifts.

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:30PM

Where: RMW Commerce Streamyard

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