{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Retail Remix","title":"Inside the World’s Most Interesting Stores with Jack Stratten","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1543,"description":"What makes a great store in 2026? Sometimes, it’s not clarity — it’s curiosity.\n\nRecorded live from the show floor at NRF 2026, this episode of Retail Remix features host Nicole Silberstein in conversation with Jack Stratten, Director at Insider Trends and one of the industry’s most well-traveled retail observers. Jack spends his time visiting stores around the world, identifying what works, what doesn’t, and, most importantly, why.\n\nFrom a wellness-meets-retail concept in Soho to immersive flagships in Paris, Jack breaks down the common thread between standout store experiences: a clear ambition, commitment and, sometimes, a willingness to prioritize discovery over efficiency. The conversation also explores why ecommerce’s continued growth is forcing stores to raise their game — and why legacy department stores are having such a difficult time evolving.\n\nKey Takeaways\nThe most interesting new stores you need to check out;\nWhy the best stores succeed by meeting their ambition, not chasing trends;\nHow discovery, trial and serendipity differentiate physical retail from ecommerce;\nWhy Paris (not New York) is the most exciting city for retail experiences right now;\nHow global markets and historic shopping experiences still influence modern store design;\nWhy the growing ubiquity of ecommerce is having a positive effect on store experience;\nWhy department stores are having such a difficult time tapping into their legacy of innovation today; and\nTravel hacks from someone who travels the world for a living.\nRelated Links\nExplore global retail insights and store safaris from Insider Trends\nExplore more NRF26 coverage and retail insights from Retail TouchPoints\nSubscribe so you don’t miss more episodes of Retail Remix from the show floor of NRF26","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C1sENdp39uqABVG62swhYhHJtUlW4KaRYcD-MRFgU-4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzc2MzYvMTU4MTM3/Nzc3MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}