Carly Hagedon

EUROSHOP 2026 was held in Düsseldorf this past Feb. 22-26, bringing together roughly 81,000 industry leaders from 141 countries to explore the future of physical retail. In addition to the expansive exhibition halls and multi-stage conference program, the event overall showcased a shift toward connected, experience-driven retail environments.

AFTER AN ESTIMATED 6.3 million Americans went to see the new Michael Jackson biopic in late April, simply titled “Michael,” the short-form reaction videos started flooding social media. Some that caught my attention featured artists comparing themselves to the likes of The King of Pop. Jackson had an undeniable work ethic, and it appeared that some performers, singers, painters or dancers took to social media post-movie to either exclaim their inspiration or posit on their perceived shortcomings.

Dramatic hues define Moncler’s flagship focused on its Grenoble line. PHOTO: MONCLER MONCLER HAS OPENED the first U.S. flagship dedicated to its performance-focused Moncler Grenoble line in Aspen, Colo., bringing the brand’s alpine heritage to a retail environment inspired by the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Located on East Hyman Avenue, the boutique blends rugged natural materials with refined architectural elements to create an immersive, mountain-driven atmosphere.